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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.
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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.
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| 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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