Gurney's Newport Introduces Industry Veteran David Bodette as General Manager
Acclaimed hospitality leader manages Rhode Island's newest resort
NEWPORT, R.I. June 26, 2017 - David Bodette, an accomplished hospitality veteran with over 20 years of hotel experience, has been named General Manager of Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina. Gurney's Newport debuted in January 2017 as the only four-season resort in Newport, RI, boasting 257 rooms and suites, four restaurant outlets, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, spa, and spacious banquet space for groups and events.
Bodette brings a wealth of experience to this position with tenures including The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Langham Hotel Group, Mandarin Oriental Hotels, Auberge Resorts, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts and Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Most recently, Bodette spent three years at Denver's The ART, bringing outstanding opening, rebranding and luxury level brand marketing experience to the award-winning luxury hotel.
“With a background leading luxury hotels and resorts, Mr. Bodette could not be better positioned to manage alongside the executive team at Newport's newest resort,” said George Filopoulos, owner of Gurney's Resorts. “His dedication to excellent service, personalization, and an elevated guest experience is truly in line with the vision of the Gurney's brand.
In this role, David Bodette will be responsible for the successful opening, subsequent performance, and day-to-day operations of Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina.
About Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina
Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina debuted January 2017 as the only four-season resort in Newport, RI. Surrounded by water with frontage on both the Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor and a few minutes' walk to Downtown Newport, Gurney's Newport has 257 rooms and suites, four restaurant outlets, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, spa, and spacious banquet space for groups and events. Under new ownership led by George Filopoulos and Lloyd Goldman, the resort features a refreshed lobby, new marina, enhanced pool deck and updated culinary outlets. Gurney's Newport marks an expansion of the Gurney's brand in the northeast, following the success of Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa in the Hamptons, NY. www.gurneysnewport.com
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