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Bradford Allen Hospitality Acquires Two Hotel Properties on Long Island
Bradford Allen | December 20, 2023
NEW YORK (Dec. 20, 2023) — Bradford Allen Hospitality today announced it has acquired two adjacent hotel properties in Riverhead, N.Y., on Long Island — a 131-suite Residence Inn by Marriott located at 2012 Old Country Road and a 114-key Hilton Garden Inn at 2038 Old Country Road. The hotels are the closest eastbound Hilton- and Marriott-branded properties to the Hamptons, located approximately 20 miles away. Built in 2017, Residence Inn Long Island East End is highly amenitized with a 24-hour fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpools, and expansive wedding and banquet facilities, far exceeding typical Residence Inn brand s...
New Castle Names Nicolas Messian as General Manager of Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews by the Sea, New Brunswick, Canada
the Algonquin Resort | April 12, 2021
RIDGEFIELD, Conn — April 12, 2021 — Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels and Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announced that Nicolas Messian has been named general manager of the landmark Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews by the Sea, New Brunswick, Canada. Previously, Messian was the hotel manager at the renowned Emirates Palace operated by Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi. Messian brings to the Algonquin more than 20 years’ experience operating luxury, destination hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and the Caribbean, including the Ritz Carlton Toronto, London’s famed Dorchester Hotel an...
New Castle Names Matthew Mackenzie to Lead Fully Renovated Westin Nova Scotian
New Castle Hotels and Resorts | February 25, 2020
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - - (February 25, 2020)—Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels and Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that veteran hotelier, Matthew Mackenzie, has been named general manager of the historic Westin Nova Scotian on the Halifax waterfront. Previously, Mackenzie was the general manager of the New Castle-owned and operated Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. During his tenure at the Algonquin, Mackenzie oversaw the renovation of the hotel’s world-class golf course, nearly doubled the hotel’s historic high revenue mark and hosted Prime Minister Trudeau’s first cab...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Opens Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview
Cambria Hotels | April 24, 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 23, 2019 -- Franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), the Cambria Hotels brand continues its South Carolina expansion with the opening of Charleston's newest hotel, the Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview. The 126-room hotel is located at 84 Ripley Point Dr., along South Carolina's scenic Ashley River. The upscale hotel is just minutes from the Historic Downtown District, where guests can explore the city's main attractions by foot or horse-drawn carriage, including the Charleston City Market, Riley Waterfront Park, Historic King Street, the South Carolina Aquarium, and the Dock Street Theatre. The h...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Adds Westin Prince Toronto to Management Portfolio
New Castle Hotels and Resorts | March 19, 2018
SHELTON, Conn. - - (March 19, 2018) - - New Castle Hotels and Resorts, recently named one of Eastern Canada's Top 20 companies hospitality and retail, today announced that it has assumed management of the 395-room Westin Prince Toronto in West Toronto, Ontario. The AAA 4-Diamond rated hotel joins New Castle's prestigious portfolio of Westin hotels including the Westin Nova Scotian, the brand's first franchise, The Westin Portland Harborview in Portland Maine, and the Westin Jekyll Island. "This is a legacy Westin property with 40 years of 4-Diamond status. We look forward to guiding it into the future with a sharp focus on Westin's stra...
Essential Tips to Ensure a Smooth Management Transition
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | October 6, 2016
By Gerry Chase, President and COO, New Castle Hotels & Resorts Third-party managers can be perceived as heroes or conquerors depending on their initial approach. Just as a firm handshake, eye contact and a warm smile set the stage for a cordial, productive meeting, a seasoned third-party manager knows that success will come more swiftly if they approach their new team with respect and understanding. Follow these simple tips and you'll start building success with your new team from day one. 1. As my dad used to say, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and for many associates, the folks who introduce new timekeep...
Upselling: Icing on the Revenue Management Cake
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | October 5, 2016
by Don Urbahn, Vice President Revenue Management, New Castle Hotels & Resorts Have you ever been pleasantly surprised to find your favorite dessert hiding in the refrigerator following a satisfying and wholesome meal? You know that feeling of delight, even though you're really not hungry? In the discipline of hotel revenue management, upselling is just like that unexpected dessert. It's icing on the cake of a solid, satisfying, profitable ADR. Here are a few ways smart hoteliers can ensure a steady stream of sprinkles and cherries. At time of reservation: Take the time to understand the potential guest and their reason for travel....
Beyond Tonight’s Occupancy What Every Great Hotel GM Knows
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | October 4, 2016
By Gerry Chase, President and COO, New Castle Hotels & Resorts A great hotel general manager is a diplomat, an accountant, a psychologist, an engineer, a janitor and a marketing maven, all rolled into one hospitable, can-do person who is eager to serve others. The best ones know they have one of the best jobs in the world and they have fun doing it. Here are a few other things every great hotel GM knows: 1. Owners' objectives. Sure, every owner or investor wants the hotel to make money, but beyond realizing an outstanding ROI, does the owner want the hotel to be the cornerstone of the community, or is it a real estate investment? I...
