New Castle Names Matthew Mackenzie to Lead Historic Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews, N.B., Canada

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. December 01, 2014

SAINT ANDREWS, New Brunswick, CANADA / SHELTON, CT - December 1, 2014 - Officials of New Castle Hotels and Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that Matthew Mackenzie, a veteran Canadian hotelier, has been named general manager of the Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews, N.B. Mackenzie previously was the general manager of the New Castle-operated Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa in Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

"The Algonquin is a magnificently renovated, landmark hotel that is a natural fit with Matthew's passion for one-of-a-kind resorts and the experiences they offer," said Gerry Chase, president and CEO of New Castle. "Under Matthew's leadership, The Keltic Lodge carved out a unique niche among Canadian destination resorts, and I am confident that with his guidance, the Algonquin will fully blossom in its first full year of operation."

"For a Canadian hotelier, it is a lifelong dream to guide a beloved hotel like the Algonquin," said Mackenzie. "This hotel is poised for optimal performance with a $50 million renovation, the support of Marriott's Autograph Collection and the tremendous esteem and affection of generations of Canadians. Even though it has 125 years of history behind it, I'm confident that its best days are ahead."

A career hotelier, Mackenzie most recently was the general manager for conferences and hospitality at The Banff Center, the world's largest arts and creativity incubator. Previously, he was general manager of the Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island and has held positions at some of Canada's most beloved resorts and hotels, including Sooke Harbour House and Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

About the Algonquin Resort

The Algonquin Resort, ranked among Canada's Top 10 hotels by Conde Nast Traveler, and awarded CAA's prestigious Four-Diamond designation, overlooks the picturesque Passamaquoddy Bay from St. Andrews-by-the Sea, New Brunswick, Canada. Originally opened in 1886 and meticulously renovated in 2014, the Algonquin's 233 guest rooms and suites reflect the hotel's original Victorian style while meeting the needs and desires of modern travelers. The resort features two restaurants, Braxton's Restaurant and Bar and the Clubhouse, as well as in-room and anyplace dining, 19,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, a lounge with outdoor patio, fire pits with loaner guitars, an indoor pool and waterslide, outdoor pool and hot tub. Now in its second century of service, the Algonquin was awarded Marriott International's Best Renovation award for 2014, and also is home to the seaside Algonquin Golf Course. Ranked among Canada's top 100 courses and adjacent to the Bay of Fundy, the Algonquin Golf Course is home to two of the top ten golf tees in Canada.

For reservations or additional information, please visit www.algonquinresort.com.

About New Castle Hotels and Resorts

The Algonquin Resort is managed by Shelton Connecticutt based New Castle Hotels & Resorts, an award-winning independent third-party hotel manager, owner and developer with 29 hotels and resorts and nearly 5,000 rooms under contract or in development. New Castle's growing portfolio of hotels spans 10 states and three Canadian provinces and includes several of Canada's historic landmark resorts. The privately-held company was established by CEO, David Buffam in 1980 and consistently ranks among the top hotel management and development companies in North America. New Castle recently was honored with Marriott's 2014 Best Renovation award for the Algonquin Resort and is a preferred operator for diverse brands within the Marriott, Hilton and Starwood families. For additional information, please go to www.newcastlehotels.com.