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| Jeffery A. Burrell |
PORTLAND, ME, Jan. 25,
2016—Gerry Chase, president and COO
of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and
developer, today announced that veteran hotelier Jeffery A. Burrell has been named General Manager of the 289-room
and suite Westin Portland Harborview in Portland Maine, a Rockbridge portfolio
property.
An award-winning hotel
executive, Burrell most recently was the General Manager of the AAA
four-diamond, Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, Colo., which he
opened in 2008.
“Jeffery is a proven leader with
significant experience in all aspects of full service hotel and resort
operations,” said Chase. “He’s earned a
reputation as a dynamic team leader, passionate guest advocate and dedicated
community partner. I believe he will be
exactly the right person to help write the next chapter for this storied
hotel.”
Earlier in his career, Burrell was the
Director of Front Office for the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa in Denver,
Colo. Prior to moving to Colorado, he
was the Manager of Front Office, Spa and Recreation Operations for the Hard
Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa, Fla., and held several positions of increasing
responsibility within the Disney Resorts.
He holds an MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries
Management from the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland.
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| Gerry Chase |
“The Westin brand really speaks to me and to have the opportunity to operate a Westin-branded hotel that is such an icon in its city is a dream come true,” said Burrell. “There’s something different about working in a hotel that the city cherishes, and I can’t wait to tap into that history and share it with Portland’s visitors.”
Located in the heart of
Portland's arts district at 157 High Street, the 289-room and suite Westin
Portland Harborview is the result of an 18-month, $50 million renovation that
transformed a beloved, 1920s era grand dame into the city's most elegant
hotel. A member of Historic Hotels of
America,
The Westin Portland
Harborview is within easy walking distance of the city's best dining, shopping
and art galleries, as well as the Old Port District. Recently ranked the “fifth
hippest city in the U.S.” by Travel & Leisure magazine readers and the “#1
Foodiest Small Town” by Bon Appetit, Portland is celebrated for its live music
scene, fine dining, independent boutiques and eco-friendly lifestyle.
For additional information, please go
to www.westinportlandharborview.com.
Reservations at C2 are available through
OpenTable.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release,
please contact:
Lauralee Dobbins
Write Touch Public
Relations
609-451-5102
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