Dolce Assumes Management for Ashman Court, Midland, MI
MIDLAND, MI, November 6, 2006. Dolce International is introducing the community of Midland, Mich., to its brand of hospitality as it officially becomes the management company of the Ashman Court Hotel. The event will celebrate the transformation of Ashman Court into a world-class facility, with the ability to cater to the needs of a corporate training facility, while also serving other small to mid-size groups, and business and leisure travelers.
Local dignitaries are expected to attend the reception, as well as executives from The Dow Chemical Company, Acquest Realty Advisors and Dolce International. Midland-based Dow, and Acquest Realty Advisors of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., collaborator with Dow at Ashman Court, contracted with Dolce to manage the hotel and oversee a $20 million renovation and expansion. The project will include construction of the H.H. Dow Leadership Academy Executive Training Center, plus an upscale restaurant and European style Bistro that can be enjoyed by hotel guests, as well as the Midland community.
Tonight's welcome reception will showcase culinary arts by Dolce's top chefs from the East Coast, the Southwest and Western Europe. Guests will enjoy Dolce's various regional cuisines, fine wines and champagnes, and live entertainment throughout the night.
"I am excited about this facility, partly because our top executives from around the world will come here for some of the most advanced business and leadership training available anywhere, " says Andrew N. Liveris, Dow chairman and chief executive officer. "In addition, the planned renovations, coupled with Dolce's solid reputation, will help attract the attention of many people and businesses throughout Michigan who will want to hold meetings and events here, further strengthening the vitality of this region."
The Ashman Court Hotel and Conference Center is the 23rd property in Dolce's portfolio of conference centers, hotels and resorts. Dolce will also be responsible for an upgrade to all aspects of operations, including accommodations, amenities and services. The hotel will remain open during the expansion.
"We look forward to making Dow's vision for the hotel a reality," stated Andy Dolce, chairman and managing partner of Dolce International. "With two public eateries, including an upscale restaurant in the works, a corporate leadership academy and a top-notch hotel, Ashman Court will add a significant piece to Midland's thriving commercial development."
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