March 5, 2002, Farmington, Pa. -- Nemacolin Woodlands is
reporting record business for the final quarter of 2001 and the first
quarter of 2002. The four-season resort, located in the Laurel
Highlands of western Pennsylvania, is just a day�s drive for 60% of U.S.
population.
With the fear of flying still on the minds of many, travelers are vacationing
closer to home. The resort�s guests are generally coming from Pennsylvania,
Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and D.C.
�After the tragic events of Sept. 11, Nemacolin Woodlands experienced
a low percentage of occupancy for about two weeks,� explained Ron Cadrette,
the resort�s general manager. �However in the latter part of September,
our call volume in reservations increased by about 50% in comparison to
the same dates in 2000. The call volume continues to be higher than the
same month of the previous year.�
| As a result, in comparison to the last quarter of 2000, Nemacolin Woodlands
showed a 23% increase in occupied rooms in the last quarter of 2001 and
a 17.4% increase in overall revenue.
In the first two months of 2002, occupied rooms rose by 4% and overall
revenue has increased by 11% over 2001.
Bookings at the resort�s Woodlands Spa are consistent with the increase
in bookings reported by other spas located within driving distance of major
metropolitan areas. In the final quarter of 2001, Woodlands Spa revenues
increased by 15% compared to the last quarter of 2000. Reported revenues
for the first two months of 2002 show an increase of 19% over the same
period in 2001.
�Woodlands Spa provides a place of peace and solace for those who are
seeking a place to get away from it all and just get their minds off of
our country�s recent tragedies. Our calming treatments and soothing atmosphere
heals and alleviates the stress that everyone has been feeling over the
past months,� says Kaite Hurley-Laguna, spa director.
According to projections and forecasts, Nemacolin Woodlands is anticipating
another success year in 2002. �Our aggressive sales efforts and our location
has have been instrumental in exceeding our goals in spite of a downward
economic trend. In 2002, initial numbers on definite business look
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Director of Revenue Management
Sits on Hotels Executive Committee
Feb. 25, 2002 - Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa is
pleased to announce the promotion of Alan Cain to the resort�s executive
committee. As director of revenue management, he oversees the daily
operations of the front office and ensures that guestroom inventory is
utilized to maximum levels through yield management.
Prior to joining Nemacolin Woodlands in July 2001, Cain
was rooms director at the Arkansas Excelsior Hotel, Little Rock, Ark. During
his career he was also affiliated with The Inn at Aspen, Aspen. Co.; Silvertree
Hotel, Aspen, Co.; Sugarbush Ski Resort, Vt.; Amelia Island Plantation,
Fla.; and, Kaanapali Alii, Hawaii.
A graduate of the University of Houston, Cain has been
certified by the American Hotel and Motel Association as a Certified Rooms
Division Executive. He resides in Farmington, Pa.
Kaite Hurley-Laguna Named the
Director of Spa Operations
Feb. 25, 2002, Farmington, Pa. � Kaite Hurley-Laguna
has been named the director of spa operations at Woodlands Spa at Nemacolin
Woodlands Resort. In her new position, Laguna will oversee the 32,000
square foot, 3-story facility and a staff of 60 associates.
Prior to her affiliation with Nemacolin Woodlands, Laguna
was director of programming and process for Axis Personal Trainers and
Spa; director of hotel and spa operations at the Fisher Island Club; and,
director of spa operations at KSL Recreation Grand Traverse Michigan.
Laguna holds a BS Degree in Kinesiology from the University
of Illinois. She resides in Farmington, Pa. with her husband William. |
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Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa is one of North America�s premier
resort destinations, with 277 luxurious guestrooms, suites and townhouses.
In addition to the acclaimed Woodlands Spa, the resort offers 36 holes
of golf on two championship courses and a golf academy, a 30-station sporting
clays facility in a lush 140-acre setting complete with a spacious Lodge,
an equestrian center, 14 specialty shops, a ski facility for both downhill
and cross-country enthusiasts, an
impressive collection of restaurants and lounges, and a multi-million
dollar art collection. The resort also features over 23,000 square
feet of meeting and banquet facilities, and a private airfield with a 3900-foot
airstrip.
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