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Press Kit: Management
During his ten year tenure with Starwood, he served as General Manager for The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Tower and Vice President of Six Sigma. Prior to joining Starwood, O’Neill held the roles of General Manager at Boston Marriott Andover and General Manager at Boston Marriott Westborough.
“I’m thrilled to join team as the steward of the iconic Equinox resort,” said O’Neill. “Both the property and the surrounding community are full of cultural and historical significance and I’m committed to continuing the resort’s heritage of excellence and outstanding hospitality.”
“We couldn’t be happier to have Mark leading the Equinox team,” said Ted Darnall, Chief Operating Officer for New England-based HEI Hotels & Resorts, the resort’s owner and operator. “With a 25 year history in the hospitality industry, Mark will be a tremendous asset to the resort and the Manchester community, continuing the Equinox’s legacy as a cornerstone of southern Vermont.”
The Equinox, a 195-room resort including the Orvis Inn and the 1811 House, is a luxurious year-round destination nestled on 1,300 acres of countryside within a four-hour drive of New York and Boston. The resort recently underwent a $20-million dollar restoration in 2008 including new luxury amenities, accommodations, dining options and lounges. The sophisticated transformation is a blend of New England charm and contemporary luxury that will uphold the resort’s legacy as an American classic.
About The Equinox, A Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester Village
Located in Manchester Village, Vermont; The Equinox has served as one of the country’s most historically significant and luxurious destinations since 1769. The 195-room resort, including the Orvis Inn and the 1811 House, is a luxurious year-round destination nestled on 1,300 acres of pristine countryside within a four-hour drive of New York and Boston. The British School of Falconry, Orvis Fly Fishing, off-road driving at The Land Rover Driving Experience School and Archery are among some of the unique activities available at the resort. The Golf Club at Equinox, an 18-hole championship-quality course designed by Walter Travis and Rees Jones, is widely recognized as one of America’s best golf courses, and voted the #1 golf club in the state by Golfweek magazine. There are five elegant restaurants on property including the new Chop House and Falcon Bar. The Spa at The Equinox, a 13,000 square-foot full-service resort spa, encourages guests to awaken their spirit and reconnect with nature. In 2008, The Equinox underwent a $20 million renovation overseen by renowned designer Geoffrey Bradfield. For more information please visit www.equinoxresort.com or call 1-800-362-4747.
About HEI Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., HEI Hotels & Resorts is a leading hospitality investment firm that acquires, develops, owns and operates first-class, full-service and focused-service hotels and resorts throughout the United States under such well-known brand names as Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Embassy Suites and Hilton. Get more information at www.heihotels.com.