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| Kathryn Poulin |
JEKYLL ISLAND, GA/SHELTON,
CT -- May 24, 2016—Gerry Chase,
president and COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner,
operator and developer, today announced that Kathryn Poulin, will lead the Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll
Island as the hotel’s new general manager.
Poulin most recently was the general manager of the Hampton Inn in
Danville Kentucky.
Poulin boasts a long
Hilton pedigree at both the corporate and property level having worked as a
quality assurance auditor, 5-Advice manager and regional revenue manager. She also was the assistant general manager
of a Hampton Inn in Frederick, MD and an Embassy Suites in Washington, DC.
“This Hampton Inn has been
a market leader since its opening and maintaining that leadership position as
Jekyll Island continues to emerge as a revitalized tourist destination, will
require the hands-on experience and brand knowledge that Kathy brings to the
table,” said Chase. “I am very confident
of this hotel’s future with a GM of Kathy’s caliber at the helm.”
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| Gerry Chase |
“Given its stunning
beachfront location and richer amenities package, the Hampton Inn & Suites
Jekyll Island has the feel of a resort hotel,” said Poulin. “I’m eager to learn the nuances of this
market and implement the best-in-class programs and techniques I’ve acquired
during my tenure with Hilton to this incredible hotel.”
The Hampton Inn &
Suites Jekyll Island is the winner of consecutive TripAdvisor Certificate of
Excellence Awards, and also is a 2013 Expedia Insider's Select winner and back-to-back
winner of the brand's Circle of Excellence Award given to the top 10 percent of
Hampton Inns worldwide based upon customer satisfaction scores.
The oceanfront Hampton Inn & Suites
Jekyll Island is located at 200 South Beachview Drive, just one mile from the
Jekyll Island Convention Center and only 20 minutes from the Brunswick, Ga.,
Golden Isles airport.
The hotel offers a daily complimentary hot
breakfast buffet, lounge, outdoor patio and swimming pool where guests can
enjoy cocktails and light fare. The
hotel is known for beachfront weddings and intimate outdoor receptions for as
many as 50 people.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release,
please contact:
Lauralee Dobbins
Write Touch Public
Relations
609-451-5102
856-979-8929 (mobile)
Member SATW, PRSA
Twitter @AHotelPRo
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