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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.
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| 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.
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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.
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| 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.”
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| 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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