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| Julie Martin Barfield |
SHELTON, CT -— Brian Wismar, regional vice president of New Castle
Hotels & Resorts, a leading third-party hotel management company, owner and
developer, announced that Julie Martin Barfield has been named general
manager of the 180-room, dual-brand Courtyard by Marriott/Residence Inn
Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square.
A career hotelier, Barfield most recently was the director
of operations for the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center.
Previously, she was the hotel’s director of finance. Earlier in her
career, Barfield was the general manager for the Courtyard by Marriott in East
Syracuse.
“Julie brings an exceptional set of skills to this job. She is a
seasoned hotel executive with direct brand experience and she is a lifelong
Syracuse resident who is passionate about sharing her hometown with visitors,”
said Wismar.
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| Brian Wismar |
“She understands the intersection of solid business
fundamentals and the people skills that make a hotel come to life. She is going
to be a terrific leader for these hotels.”
“The Armory Square area is blossoming, and that’s in no small part to
these hotels, which are a cornerstone of this neighborhood,” said Barfield.
“We play a vital role in rolling out the welcome mat for
visitors, and I see it as my personal mission to make sure that everyone knows
about all that upstate New York has to offer.
”We have a terrific team in place and I’m looking forward to
learning from them and sharing my expertise to ensure that the success of these
hotels continues.”
Armory Square is a six-block planned city center boasting office and
residential buildings and a thriving commercial/entertainment scene with more
than two dozen bars and restaurants, the Museum of Science and Technology, the
historic Landmark Theater and 20-plus stores, salons and boutiques.
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| Armory Square Syracuse |
Courtyard by Marriott/Residence Inn Syracuse Downtown at Armory Square offers
valet parking, complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel and features a shared
lobby, pool and 1,400 square feet of meeting space.
The Bistro, a casual dining concept featuring flexible
seating, quick, freshly prepared breakfast, light bites and cocktails, is a
signature feature of the Courtyard by Marriott brand, along with the popular Go
Board, a 55-inch touch screen offering local news, weather, flight information
and more.
Guests of the
Residence Inn are treated to the brand’s complimentary, daily breakfast and
mid-week social gatherings, all designed to provide a sense of community for
guests away from home.
CONTACT:
Lauralee Dobbins
Write Touch Public Relations
856-979-8929
