Nita Lake Lodge in British Columbia Names DOO
Paul Scanlon Named Director of Operations
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada, December 18, 2007. The new Nita Lake Lodge is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Scanlon as Director of Operations for Boutique Hotels & Resorts' new Nita Lake Lodge, set to open its doors in January 2008. Paul will be in charge of overseeing the entire operations of the hotel including planning, development, and delivery of the hotel's first class service standards.
Born and bred in British Columbia, Paul brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about the marketplace and hospitality industry to his new position. A resident of Whistler for the past ten years, Paul comes to the Nita Lake Lodge from the award-winning Pan Pacific Whistler and Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside where he was part of the opening team for both hotels. Most recently, Paul held the position of Director of Operations for the two Whistler Pan Pacific hotels.
"As a past colleague, Paul is one of the most knowledgeable operations managers that I have ever worked with," says Mike Duggan, President of Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia and opening General Manager of the Nita Lake Lodge. "In line with the vision of our organization, one of Paul's greatest assets is in training and motivating associates. We are thrilled that he has chosen to join us."
The 77-suite Nita Lake Lodge will be Whistler's finest and most exclusive boutique hotel. Nestled on the shores of Nita Lake, steps away from Whistler's Creekside, the luxurious Nita Lake Lodge will reflect the highest level of style, comfort, service and pure indulgence.
Feature amenities will include Jordan's Crossing offering fine dining reminiscent of the first class railway cars of yesteryear, lakeside drinks and cocktails at the Nita Lake Lounge, and JC's Cafe and Deli serving up boutique roasted coffee and thoughtfully prepared meals.
Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia is a premiere management company specializing in upscale hotels, lodges and resorts including the new Cove Lakeside Resort in Westbank and Oswego Hotel in Victoria, and the upcoming Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet Outback Resort in Vernon, L'Hermitage Hotel in Vancouver, and The Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos. For more information, visit www.bhrbc.com.
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