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Hotel Viking in Newport, RI Welcomes Adrienne Willis as Spa Director
Hotel Viking | April 21, 2022
Newport, RI (April 21, 2022) – Newport, Rhode Island’s iconic grand dame, Hotel Viking, is delighted to announce new leadership at Spa Fjör, with the appointment of Adrienne Willis as Spa Director. Adrienne leads the spa’s unique East meets West spa philosophies, expanded services and treatment enhancements, and oversees day-to-day operations of Spa Fjör including its six treatment rooms, an expanded relaxation room, Himalayan sea salt wall, infrared sauna, indoor pool, hot tub and more. Spa Fjör is the ultimate sanctuary for guests and Newport locals alike. The name “Fjör” is an old Norse word representing “vitality, energy,...
Newport, Rhode Island’s Hotel Viking Appoints Patrick Popores as Executive Chef
Hotel Viking | December 20, 2021
Newport, RI – December 20, 2021 – Newport, Rhode Island’s iconic grand dame, Hotel Viking, announces today the appointment of Executive Chef Patrick Popores. Off the heels of a substantial renovation that was completed in 2021, the iconic hotel ushers in a new era of creativity and culinary craftsmanship in one of New England’s most celebrated destinations. “It’s such an honor to welcome Chef Popores to our team,” says Hotel Viking General Manager Meaghan Walsh. “A classic, yet forward thinking approach to dining has always been a draw for both locals and international guests here at Hotel Viking. Chef encapsula...
Hotel Viking Appoints Monique Michaud as Spa Director
Hotel Viking | June 5, 2019
NEWPORT, RI (June 5, 2019 ) – Spa Fjor at the historic Hotel Viking, proudly welcomes new Spa Director, Monique Michaud, who will oversee operations of the popular Newport wellness destination. Michaud brings over 30 years of industry experience, working with a variety of luxury brands. A New England native, Monique Michaud initially studied restaurant management at Johnson & Wales University. After hearing a jingle on the radio for The Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics, "your face is the first thing the world ever sees," she was inspired to enroll and immediately excelled. Shortly after finishing at the Elizabeth Grady Scho...
Davidson Hotels & Resorts Adds Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island to its Pivot Hotels & Resorts Portfolio
Davidson Hotels & Resorts | May 8, 2017
LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2017 -- Davidson Hotels & Resorts welcomes the addition of Hotel Viking, an iconic 208-room historic property in Newport, Rhode Island, into its portfolio, under its luxury and lifestyle division, Pivot Hotels & Resorts. Known as the "City by the Sea," Newport once rivaled New York and Boston as a center of commerce and was the preferred vacation destination for "America's First Families." Today, it remains one of the most affluent summer vacation destinations in the Northeast and attracts nearly 3.5 million visitors annually. Hotel Viking is located in the heart of Newport on Bellevue...
Keith Chouinard Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing for Hotel Viking
Hotel Viking | February 11, 2016
Newport, Rhode Island – February 2016 – Hotel Viking announced the appointment of Keith Chouinard as Director of Sales & Marketing. Chouinard joined Hotel Viking in December 2015 and is responsible for the hotel's sales and marketing efforts including promotions, strategic partnerships, and new business development. Chouinard, who serves on the Board of Discover Newport, brings more than 15 years of experience in hospitality sales to the Hotel Viking team. "Keith is a driven, results-oriented team leader with great relationships in the community and beyond," said Robert Burnetti, general manager at Hotel Viking, "His bus...
