Williamsburg, Virginia, September 2006 – Newport Hospitality, based in Williamsburg Virginia, recently expanded its Savannah portfolio. Founded in 1990 by William Carey and Michael Pleninger, the company operates hotels across eastern United States. In addition to the Hampton Inn North, it has acquired management of the Country Inn & Suites North and The Thunderbird Inn.
THE THUNDERBIRD INN, built in 1964 as a classic roadside motel, was purchased and totally rebuilt by local business men. Jerry Salecker, the new General Manager, has over nine years of hospitality experience, three of those with Newport. When asked what he hopes to bring to the Thunderbird, Jerry stated, “My goal is to get the job done right and continually exceed the expectations of our guests. Jerry loves the historic district and is intent on sampling the menu of every restaurant in the area.
He can be contacted at 232-2661 or [email protected]
THE HAMPTON INN NORTH, announces a new General Manager. Tim Masterson, well established with Newport, moves here from the Hampton Inn Wilmington N.C.
Say hello to Tim at 966-2000 or [email protected].
THE COUNTRY INN & SUITES NORTH, located steps away from the Hampton Inn North, welcomes Ursula Finch Myhalsky as the new General Manager. Ursula worked with Newport at the Comfort Inn Historic in Williamsburg and most recently served as Assistant General Manager in West Virginia. Ursula can be reached at 964-2300 or [email protected]
Jennifer Bowen, Director of Sales for the Hampton Inn North, will be serving as DOS for all three properties. She can be reached at [email protected] or any of the above numbers.
Front Desk and Housekeeping staff from all three properties just received WOW training from Lizz Chambers, Newport Corporate Trainer.
The Savannah Management Team looks forward to building relationships with Coastal Hospitality professionals.
For further information on Newport Hospitality please contact:
Michael Pleninger
President
Phone: 757-221-0100
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