Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Signature of Atlantic Canadian Hospitality Becomes First Autograph Collection Hotel in Canada



General Manager Tim Ostrem (left) and Marriott Vice President Manlio Marescotti
 hang the Autograph Placquard at the reopening of the Algonquin Resort, 
the first Canadian Hotel to join the Autograph Collection.       
  
SHELTON, CT; HALIFAX, NS; SAINT ANDREWS, NB. CANADA - - Officials with New Castle Hotels and Resorts, Southwest Properties and Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) unveiled the greatly anticipated renovation to New Brunswick's landmark Algonquin Resort. 

The iconic resort is the nation's first Autograph Collection hotel, Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of independent hotels. The Southwest/New Castle team purchased the hotel from the provincial government in 2012 to undertake the "rafters to registration" refurbishment.

Jim Spatz
“To those of us who hail from this part of the country, the Algonquin is more than just a hotel, it is part of our heritage, our history," said Jim Spatz, chairman and CEO of Southwest Properties. 

"It's where generations of Canadians have come to make memories with family and friends, and we took that responsibility very seriously as we set out to restore this treasure to its rightful place among our nation's very best. 

“The challenge was to preserve the authenticity of the historic hotel while simultaneously meeting modern building standards, as well as guest expectations for luxurious accommodations. Guests will judge for themselves, but I dare say they'll be impressed."

“We are thrilled to welcome The Algonquin into our exceptional portfolio of independent hotels," said Manlio Marescotti, vice president for Marriott International, speaking at the event.  "With its remarkable sense of place, this extraordinary hotel represents an ideal opportunity to introduce the Autograph Collection to Canada.”
  
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Lauralee Dobbins
Daly Gray, Inc.
703-435-6293

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