Davidson along with Pebblebrook will oversee the complete repositioning and rebranding of the iconic New England Resort on Goat Island
ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Davidson Hotel Group was tapped by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust to manage the 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 has 257 rooms, including 18 spacious suites, and 80,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, surrounded by sprawling lawns, stunning water views, a state-of-the-art marina, and a historic lighthouse. Together with Pebblebrook, Davidson will oversee the planned renovation, encompassing a comprehensive repositioning, reimagining and rebranding of the property that will transform and enhance the guest experience.
“We are proud to join forces with our long-time partners at the Pebblebrook Hotel Trust on such a unique property,” said Thom Geshay, Managing Director and President of Davidson Hospitality Group. “Our team at Davidson Resorts is comprised of some of the world’s most respected veterans who truly understand the nuances of the resort market. We look forward to lending our expertise to deliver unique experiences for guests on ‘The Classic Coast’ , an inspiring work environment for our team members and significant value for our owner partners.”
“As part of our acquisition of this exceptional complex located in the iconic community of Newport on the New England coast, we set out to identify the right operator with extensive experience in repositioning and operating complex quality resort accommodation,” said Jon E. Bortz, Chairman, President and CEO of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. “We trusted Davidson because of his knowledge of the Newport market and his ability to drive performance and create value. Our partnership goals focus on increasing cash flow and organizing the most sought-after retreat in the area.”
An oceanfront oasis, Newport Harbor Island Resort offers a wide variety of waterfront restaurants offering ingredient-driven menus with healthy bites, local favorites and seasonal classics. Additional amenities include a 22-berth marina, Seawater spa; a seasonal kids’ club; free bicycles; Newport’s only outdoor pool, year-round heated indoor pool and well-equipped fitness center.
Davidson currently operates the Viking Hotel in Newport and iconic resort properties across the country, including the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan; The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida; Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, CA and more.
About Davidson Hotel Group
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hotel management company comprised of 80 existing hotels and resorts; more than 195 restaurants, bars and lounges; and over 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 owner mentality that delivers the personalized service of a small business, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skills and experience. of a large company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of value creation, Davidson Hospitality Group is comprised of four highly specialized operating segments: 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 JD Power. For more information, visit www.davidsonhospitality.com. Follow us on instagram: @davidsonhospitality and Twitter: @DavidsonHospGrp. Like us on facebook: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. Join 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 city and resort hotels in the United States. The Company owns 51 hotels, totaling approximately 12,800 rooms in 15 city and resort markets. For more information, visit www.pebblebrookhotels.com and follow us at @PebblebrookPEB.
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cdrost@davidsonhospitality.com
470-799-6053
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