Omni Bedford Springs Resort Appoints Bill Liedholm General Manager and Michael McDonald Spa Director

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. September 29, 2016

BEDFORD SPRINGS, PA. September 29, 2016 - Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Pennsylvania's scenic Allegheny Mountains has enhanced its leadership team with the announcement of two executive appointments. Both appointees combined bring nearly four decades of experience in the hospitality industry to the historic mountain resort.

Bill Liedholm, general manager

An accomplished leader with more than 30 years of industry experience, Liedholm is responsible for all day-to-day operations of Omni Bedford Springs Resort, including managing the resort's approximately 290-member team and establishing and maintaining positive relationships with associates and customers. Liedholm arrived from The New Sanno in Tokyo, where he served as director and general manager for three years. He has also held the position of general manager for several hotel brands, including Milestone Hotels, Quorum Hotels & Resorts, and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, and worked at the Omni Hotels & Resorts office in Corpus Christi, Texas, for nearly a year before the company relocated to Dallas. Liedholm has been intimately involved in several hospitality organizations throughout his career, serving on the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Tourism & Lodging Association as well as the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

A native of Northern Illinois, Liedholm earned a bachelor's degree in finance and economics from the University of Illinois. He also completed the General Manager Program at Cornell University, and is an American Hotel & Lodging Associate Certified Hotel Administrator and a Certified Hospitality Accounting Executive. He and his wife Elizabeth are looking forward to moving back to Pennsylvania and calling Bedford their home. Together they have three children, the youngest of whom has just started college.

Michael McDonald, spa director

Michael McDonald has been named Spa Director at Omni Bedford Springs Resort's Springs Eternal Spa following a year of huge success in the spa manager role. McDonald now oversees all spa operations, including managing and training the 60 spa team members and developing relationships with guests and vendors. He also works with the resort's impressive roster of health and wellness experts, including cosmetology, esthetician and massage supervisors to ensure consistent training and communication. Prior to his promotion, McDonald spent two years at Omni Bedford Springs Resort as the assistant front office and guest service manager then spa manager. He also held hospitality roles at Omni Jacksonville Hotel and One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach, Florida.

Born and raised in Flagler County, Florida, McDonald earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Penn State World Campus, as well as an associate of arts degree from Daytona State College. He currently resides in Bedford and in his free time, he enjoys traveling, live music, and volunteer work.

About The Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa

Omni Bedford Springs Resorti a 2,200-acre luxury hideaway located in Pennsylvania's scenic Allegheny Mountain region. In 2007, the resort underwent a $120 million renovation, adding a contemporary look and feel to the property while preserving its remarkable history. The 216-room resort surrounds eight natural mineral springs, which serve as the foundation for its world-class Springs Eternal Spa - one of only a handful of spas in the U.S. to utilize natural spring water in all of its treatments. Over the past 200 years, Bedford Springs has served as a meeting place for numerous U.S. Presidents and dignitaries, including Daniel Webster, Andrew Jackson and Zachary Taylor. Omni Bedford Springs features a phenomenal range of amenities and activities, including an indoor spring-fed swimming pool; award-winning golf course; and casual and fine dining options. In addition, guests can enjoy mountain nature trails for hiking and biking, fly fishing, volleyball, tennis, and more at omnihotels.com/Bedford.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts

Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. With over 20 world-class golf courses and award-winning spa retreats, to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its distinguished, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company's "Power of One" associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations and travel publications and was ranked "Highest in Upper-Upscale Segment Guest Satisfaction" in the J.D. Power 2016 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. As a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), Omni's loyalty program is further expanded through the DISCOVERY® loyalty program offering members additional global benefits. Committed to reducing hunger, Omni is on a mission through its Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative to help provide more than 18.2 million meals each year for food banks to feed children, families and seniors in communities in which it operates. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.

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