Davidson with Pebblebrook will oversee
comprehensive repositioning and rebranding of iconic New
England Resort on Goat Island
ATLANTA,
Oct. 5,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Davidson Hospitality Group has
been tapped by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust to manage Newport Harbor
Island Resort in Newport, Rhode
Island, under its highly specialized operating vertical,
Davidson Resorts. Formerly identified as Gurney's Newport Resort
& Marina, the ten-acre property is located on Goat Island in
historic Newport. The resort
features 257 guestrooms, including 18 spacious suites, and 80,000
square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, surrounded
by expansive lawns, sweeping water views, a state-of-the-art
marina, and a historic lighthouse. Together with Pebblebrook,
Davidson will oversee the planned renovation, encompassing a
complete repositioning, reimagining, and rebranding of the property
that will transform and elevate the guest experience.
"We are proud to join forces with our long-time
partners at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust on such a unique property,"
said Davidson Hospitality Group Chief Executive Officer &
President Thom Geshay. "Our Davidson
Resorts team is comprised of some of the world's most respected
resort veterans that truly understand the nuances of the resort
market. We look forward to bringing our expertise to deliver
one-of-a-kind experiences for guests on 'The Classic Coast,' an
inspiring work environment for our team members, and significant
value for our ownership partners."
"As part of our acquisition of this exceptional
resort located in the iconic coastal New
England community of Newport, we set out to identify the right
operator with extensive experience in repositioning and operating
complex, high-touch, destination resorts," said Jon E. Bortz, Chairman, President, and Chief
Executive Officer of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. "We
entrusted Davidson because of their Newport market knowledge and ability to drive
performance and create value. Our partnership goals focus on
driving increased cash flow and curating the most sought-after
retreat in the region."
A seaside oasis, Newport Harbor Island Resort
offers a wide variety of waterfront eateries featuring
ingredient-driven menus with healthy bites, locally sourced dishes,
and seasonal classics. Additional amenities include a 22-slip
marina, Seawater Spa; a seasonal kids club; complimentary bikes;
Newport's only outdoor resort
pool, a year-round heated indoor pool, and a well-equipped fitness
center.
Davidson currently operates Hotel Viking in
Newport and iconic resort
properties across the country, including Grand Hotel on
Mackinac Island, Michigan; The Don
CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida;
Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San
Diego, California and more.
About Davidson Hospitality
Group
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning,
full-service hospitality management company comprised of 80
existing hotels and resorts; more than 195 restaurants, bars and
lounges; and more than 1.5 million square feet of meeting space
across the United States. A
trusted partner and preferred operator for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt,
Kimpton, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique
entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that
provides the individualized personal service of a small company,
enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a
larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of
delivering value, Davidson Hospitality Group is comprised of four
highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot,
Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. In 2022, Davidson
Hospitality Group was ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction among
Third-Party Hotel Management Companies by J.D. Power. For more
information, visit www.davidsonhospitality.com. Follow us on
Instagram: @davidsonhospitality and Twitter: @DavidsonHospGrp. Like
us on Facebook: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. Connect with us on
LinkedIn: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. #DavidsonHospitality
About Pebblebrook Hotel
Trust
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) is a publicly
traded real estate investment trust ("REIT") and the largest owner
of urban and resort lifestyle hotels in the United States. The Company owns 51 hotels,
totaling approximately 12,800 guest rooms across 15 urban and
resort markets. For more information, visit
www.pebblebrookhotels.com and follow us at
@PebblebrookPEB.
Media contact:
Carrie
Drost
Senior Director, Communications
cdrost@davidsonhospitality.com
470-799-6053
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