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| The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS |
SHELTON, CT -- (Feb. 1,
2017) - - New Castle Hotels and Resorts, which made history in 1996 when it
became the first franchisee of Westin Hotels & Resorts, today announced
that it has renewed the Westin franchise for another 20 years for The Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax.
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| Gerry Chase |
“The Westin brand is among
the most recognizable and resonant brands with both business and leisure
travelers,” said Gerry Chase,
president and COO of New Castle.
“Westin’s wellness
branding and focus on authenticity really speak to the heart of Maritime
Canada, which prides itself on a level of genuine hospitality rarely seen in
other places.
“ It’s about a sincere
smile, a warm handshake and empathy for our guests that is instinctive. Westin was the right brand partner in 1996
and, 20 years later, Westin is a more powerful proposition than ever
before.”
The Westin Nova Scotian
was built in 1930 as one of the famed Canadian National Railway hotels that
stretched across Canada from the Pacific to the Atlantic oceans. Since re-opening as The Westin Nova Scotian,
the south end of Halifax has become a lifestyle hub featuring Atlantic Canada’s
the only national museum; the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the
Cunard Center and dozens of shops and restaurants as well as the new ViaRail
Train station.
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| John Wilson |
“Historic hotels convey a
sense of place that no other hotel can claim, and that has a tremendous amount
of appeal to guests in search of a locally authentic experience,” John Wilson, general manager.
“At the same time, today’s
travelers also appreciate the consistency of a known brand, particularly one
with the overall wellness programming that’s Westin’s hallmark.
"Amenities like our indoor saltwater pool and
full-service Sykea spa, as well as our green meetings designation and other
environmental recognition bring that message home. It’s an ideal combination.”
The Westin Nova Scotian
has earned 4-Diamond status from CAA/AAA for the past seven years and its
Elements on Hollis restaurant has earned six consecutive Wine Spectator awards
of excellence. According to Guido Kerpel, regional vice president
for New Castle, the franchise renewal will coincide with a multi-million-dollar
renovation now in the planning stages.
Shelton, Conn.-based New
Castle Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, independent, third-party hotel
manager, owner and developer with 20 hotels and resorts and nearly 3,500 rooms
under contract or in development. New
Castle’s growing portfolio of hotels spans 10 states and two Canadian provinces
and includes several of Canada’s historic landmark resorts. The privately held company was established by
CEO David Buffam in 1980 and consistently ranks among the top hotel management
and development companies in North America, serving the United States and
Canada. New Castle is a preferred
operator for diverse brands within the Marriott, Hilton and Starwood families.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release,
please contact:
Lauralee Dobbins
Lauralee@WriteTouchPR.com
609-451-5102
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