Thursday, June 19, 2014

Premier David Alward Heralds Grand Re-opening and 125th Anniversary of Algonquin Resort in New Branswick, Canada


Algonquin Resort, Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada
SAINT ANDREWS, New Brunswick., CANADA, June 19, 2014 - -New Brunswick Premier David Alward joined officials with New Castle Hotels & Resorts, Southwest Properties and Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) to commemorate the grand re-opening of the Algonquin Resort.

Now celebrating its 125th anniversary, the Algonquin first opened in June, 1889 and became the nation's first Autograph Collection hotel, Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, when it opened in March following an 18-month “rafters to registration” renovation.

Southwest Properties and New Castle team purchased the hotel from the provincial government in 2012 with the intent of restoring the national treasure.

New Brunswick Premier David Alward
                “For more than a century the iconic Algonquin Hotel has anchored New Brunswick’s tourism landscape and brought a very vibrant part of this province’s heritage to life, " said Premier David Alward.

 "I join with the members of the community and business sector of this region who are so pleased to begin the next chapter of this historic property’s story here in Saint Andrews, where visitors from around the world will continue to enjoy New Brunswick’s attractions and hospitality.”


The 233-room Algonquin Resort overlooks the picturesque Passamaquoddy Bay from St. Andrews-by-the Sea, New Brunswick, Canada.

For reservations or additional information, please visit www.algonquinresort.com.

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

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


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