Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Gemstone Hotels & Resorts Named Management Partner for Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN

  





             PARK CITY, UT and PIGEON FORGE, TN, Sept.11, 2013—Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, a full-service hotel management company that specializes in owning and operating luxury and upscale urban hotels and resorts, today announced the company has been awarded the prestigious management partner designation for Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, located in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Dolly Parton
 The resort is projected to open in the summer of 2015 adjacent to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country water park.

The 300-room resort hotel will be situated on a hilltop with views of the majestic Smoky Mountains, with 20 acres of grounds loaded with activities and surprises for the entire family. 


The project is part of a 10-year capital investment plan that includes more than $300 million in future development for Dolly Parton’s Dollywood properties.

An independent economic impact study commissioned by The Dollywood Company projects that Dollywood and its hospitality investments will add $150 million annually to the local economy.

 Additionally, more than $7 million in state and local taxes will be generated by the company’s 10-year investments. Approximately 2,500 jobs will be created, primarily in the hospitality and construction industries, due to the addition of the resort. 

Dollywood Theme Park

“We conducted a vigorous search to find the right management partner to help us fulfill Dolly’s dream of a developing a resort that gives families a place to reconnect and enjoy this beautiful part of our country,” said Craig Ross, president, The Dollywood Company. 

“Gemstone’s experience  in creating and managing ‘one-of-a-kind’ hotels and resorts, along with their respectful, thoughtful approach to our company’s culture and Dolly’s dream, set them apart from the others.”

Jeff McIntyre
            “Ms. Parton has a very clear vision for her DreamMore Resort, and helping bring that dream to fruition is a once-in-a-career opportunity for us,” said Jeff McIntyre, principal of Gemstone.

“We’ve been working on the programming for several months now and are confident that we’ve created something that will be unique to our industry. 

“The property will have great appeal not only for families visiting The Dollywood Parks, The Great Smoky Mountain National Park or the unique environment of Pigeon Forge, but for couples, weddings and groups of 10 to 500, as well.”

            
        
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Chris Daly, media
Daly Gray, Inc.
Ph: 703-435-6293
Cell: 703-864-5553

dollywood.com. 
1-800-DOLLYWOOD


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