Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 26, 2007: James Frise has decided to return to work – rejoining the team at the Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa. Frise, a hospitality industry expert with over 35 years experience, is returning from retirement as the new General Manager.
“I’m so glad to have this opportunity to re-join the Keltic community,” said Frise. “I love this industry and with all the changes evolving every day, it is great to know I have many exciting and new challenges ahead.”
In his past life, Frise was General Manager of Cape Breton Resorts where he was responsible for the Operations and Property Redevelopment Project. From 1994 to 1998, Frise was the General Manager at the Keltic Lodge, responsible for the overall operations. His experience is broad, working with Canadian Pacific Hotels and Resorts, Royal York Hotel in Ontario, Pearson International Airport and the Algonquin Resort in New Brunswick.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Jim back to our team,” said Guido Kerpel, Regional VP for New Castle Hotels and Resorts. “He’s a real professional with many years of valuable experience under his belt. He’ll definitely be a huge asset to the resort.”
Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa is one of 31 resorts and hotels New Castle Hotels & Resorts manages in the United States and Canada. The hotel management company consistently ranks in the country’s top 100 hotel management and development companies in hospitality industry trade publications. New Castle celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2005. For more information on New Castle Hotels & Resorts, please contact Gerald P. Chase, president, chief operating officer, at (203) 925-8370, or visit the corporate website at www.newcastlehotels.com.
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