THE OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT NAMES BARRY SONDERN AND LARRY MAGOR TO KEY MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

BRETTON WOODS, NH (November 9, 2009) -- The Omni Mount Washington Resort 

and Omni Hotels 

 are pleased to announce the appointments of Larry Magor and Barry Sondern to the positions of Managing Director and Resort General Manager, respectively. As the newest members of the resort’s award-wining team, Magor and Sondern bring almost 50 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry to the New England icon.

Well-versed in luxury hotels and resort as a result of managing some of the most prestigious destinations in the U.S. and the Caribbean, Magor will oversee the Omni Mount Washington Resort’s overall growth and development efforts. Most recently, Magor served as Managing Director of the Wyndham Bermuda Resort & Spa and Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa in St. Thomas. Some of his early career highlights include key positions at the Lafayette Suisse Hotel in Boston, The Breakers in Palm Beach, The Lodge & Beach Club at Ponte Vedra Beach and the San Jose Country Club. Magor’s food and beverage background also includes working with Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Drew Nierpont and Michel Richard of Citronelle. In addition, Larry has served on numerous boards, including the Bermuda and U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel Associations.

Sondern comes to the Omni Mount Washington Resort as a seasoned member of the Omni Hotels management team. Upon joining the company in 1992 at the Omni Austin Hotel, he quickly rose through the ranks as Director of Food & Beverage at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Omni William Penn Hotel, and finally, the Omni Hotel at CNN Center, where he was promoted to Director of Rooms. In 2008, Sondern was promoted to Hotel Manager at the Watermark Hotel & Spa. Prior to joining Omni, he held food and beverage roles at esteemed properties in San Francisco and Dallas. Sondern will oversee day-to-day activities at the resort, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for guests.

“Larry and Barry are outstanding hospitality professionals and valued members of the team," said Eric DeStefano, regional vice president of operations. "They are will be invaluable as we continue to enhance the world-class amenities and services of the Omni Mount Washington Resort."

Headshots are available upon request. For more information about the Omni Mount Washington Resort, visit omnimountwashingtonresort.com 

 or call 1-800-The-Omni. 

ABOUT THE OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT

The Omni Mount Washington Resort is an all-season resort destination in New Hampshire located at the base of Mount Washington and surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. In September, 2009, Omni Hotels began management of the property, which is now home to the Omni Mount Washington Hotel, site of the International Monetary Conference of 1944, and Bretton Woods, New Hampshire’s largest ski area. With the completion of a $50 million refurbishment and expansion in 2009, the resort unveiled the restored 18-hole Mount Washington Golf Course, a new 25,000-square-foot Spa, 20,000-square-foot Conference Center, outdoor pool complex and renovated guestrooms, lobby and public spaces. The new Bretton Woods Canopy Tour was also added to the resort’s list of amenities, which includes top-rated Alpine and Nordic skiing, 27 holes of championship golf and a full slate of additional seasonal activities. A variety of lodging, dining and activities is offered year-round, along with many traditional and cultural events. For more information, visit the OmniMountWashingtonResort.com 

 or call 1-800-The-Omni. 

ABOUT OMNI HOTELS 

Omni Hotels creates compelling, memorable guest experiences at 45 luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each location features four-diamond services, including award-winning signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique fitness options. Omni’s mission for total customer service is further supported by its “Power of One” program that empowers associates to make on-the-spot decisions to meet or exceed guest expectations. Guests can locate hotels and book accommodations by visiting www.omnihotels.com 

 or by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI.