BOSTON - (April 5, 2010) - Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces today announced
that Jeffrey Seward has been named General Manager of the Taj Boston, the
landmark hotel at Arlington and Newbury streets overlooking the Public
Garden.
Seward brings more than 20 years of hospitality industry leadership
to his position with Taj Boston. His rich experience includes tenure since
1991 with Ritz-Carlton hotels in the U.S. and abroad, to include properties
in San Francisco, Atlanta, Bali, Jakarta, Bahrain, Seoul, and Cairo. He
was also part of a corporate team with responsibility for many hotel openings.
A graduate of the University of Montana who also holds a Bachelor of
Business Administration and Management from Canterbury University, Seward's
interests include golf, the performing arts, football and rugby.
About Taj Boston
Taj Boston occupies the city's most celebrated location
at Arlington and Newbury streets. Overlooking the Public Garden, the property
is within walking distance of historic sites, theatre and financial districts
as well as fashionable boutiques and galleries, and is just four miles
from Boston's Logan International Airport. Opened in 1927, the luxury hotel
features 273 guestrooms, including 45 suites, many of which offer wood-burning
fireplaces. As a preferred social and business center, Taj Boston is noted
for its prix fixe and a la carte dining in The Cafe, weekend afternoon
tea in The Lounge, cocktails in The Bar, monthly Wine Dinners and seasonal
Champagne Sunday Brunch on The Roof, as well as state-of-the-art business
and guest services. Acquired by Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces in January
2007,Taj Boston joins The Pierre in New York and Taj Campton Place in San
Francisco as the U.S. members of Taj Hotels' luxury division. For reservations,
call 617-536-5700 or 877-482-5267 (877-4-TAJ BOS) toll-free or visit www.tajhotels.com/boston.
About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is
one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 67 hotels
in 45 locations across India with an additional 15 international hotels
in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa
and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels,
idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers
an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and
modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed
the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower,
Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's
premier business house. www.tajhotels.com |