Buffalo,
NY – January 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / Delaware
North, one of the largest privately held global hospitality and food
service companies in the world, is pleased to announce that it has completed
the acquisition of Pine Lodge and the Best Western Rocky Mountain
Lodge in Whitefish, Montana.
The
acquisitions in Whitefish represent Delaware North’s entry into Montana’s
Flathead Valley region. The company has had a presence in Montana for over
five years with four lodging options available in West
Yellowstone, the gateway destination for Yellowstone National Park.
“The
purchase of these lodging accommodations in Whitefish is two-fold - they
fit well with our existing portfolio of properties located near iconic
destinations, in this case Glacier National Park, and, they’re part of
a long-term growth strategy for the business,” said Rick
Abramson, president of Delaware North’s parks and resorts business.
“We will be making improvements to both properties to enhance the guest
experience. The greater focus will be at the Pine Lodge where we will renovate
and upgrade key guest touch points including rooms and public spaces.”
Both
properties are about 25 miles away from iconic Glacier National Park, allowing
visitors to experience a variety of recreational activities including local
world-class skiing, golf, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking and
hunting. In addition, frequent festivals and events in Whitefish and an
abundance of boutique shops, bars and elegantly-rustic dining are all within
walking distance.
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Pine
Lodge is located just steps away from downtown Whitefish and offers
comfortable, year-round accommodations for guests traveling through the
area. This 76 room, AAA Two Diamond-rated Lodge is situated alongside the
Whitefish River and features amenities including a heated indoor-outdoor
swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, on-site laundry and meeting space
for up to 50 people.
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Best
Western Rocky Mountain Lodge is an AAA Three-Diamond rated hotel ideal
for guests looking for a relaxing atmosphere, convenient access to Glacier
National Park and minutes from the downtown area. It offers year-round
accommodations and features amenities including a heated outdoor pool &
hot tub, both open year-round, fitness center, meeting room and conference
services and a business center.
With these
two new acquisitions, Delaware North’s parks and resorts business now owns
and/or operates 40 hotels in 19 locations throughout the U.S. and Australia.
About
Delaware North
Delaware
North is one of the largest and most admired privately-held hospitality
companies in the world. Founded and owned by the Jacobs family for nearly
100 years, it is a global leader in hospitality and food service with subsidiary
and affiliate operations in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurants
and catering, parks, resorts, gaming and specialty retail industries. Its
portfolio includes high-profile venues ranging from sports stadiums, entertainment
complexes, national parks, restaurants, airports, and some of the top regional
casinos in the country. The company also owns a selection of award-winning
destination resorts, as well as a series of premium restaurants and catering
services that are leaders in the industry. Delaware North has annual revenue
exceeding $3 billion with 60,000 employee associates serving half a billion
guests in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New
Zealand, and Asia. “Delaware North” is a reference to Delaware North Companies
Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries, including location-specific operating
entities. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.
About
Delaware North Parks and Resorts
Delaware
North parks and resorts is a global leader in the hospitality industry
operating lodging, recreational activities, food & beverage, retail
and educational programming at destinations throughout North America, Australia
and Asia. Delaware North parks &resorts operates in many of the country’s
iconic national and state parks including Yosemite National Park and Niagara
Falls State Park as well as at cultural attraction like Kennedy Space Center
Visitors Complex. Its portfolio also includes five luxury resorts in Australia.
To learn more about Delaware North’s hospitality management expertise,
visit www.DelawareNorth.com/industries/parks.
Contact:
Wendy
Watkins
716-858-5092
Corporate
Communications
Delaware
North |