OMNI PROVIDENCE HOTEL APPOINTS BURNELL GOLDMAN AS GENERAL MANAGER
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (August 03, 2016) –
Omni Providence Hotel, Rhode Island’s premier landmark hotel connected to the Rhode Island Convention Center, announced today the appointment of Burnell Goldman as general manager for the luxury downtown hotel. In this role, he will oversee all departments including operations, sales and marketing, rooms, risk management and food and beverage.
A 10-year veteran with Omni Hotels & Resorts, Goldman joins Omni Providence Hotel from Omni Jacksonville Hotel in Florida, where he served as general manager since 2013. During his time at the property, he oversaw a large-scale renovation and contributed to the hotel’s consecutive local recognition as the best place to work in the city. Prior to that position, Goldman led the Omni Majestic Hotel in St. Louis for more than two years as general manager by helping achieve a hotel record of 122.4 percent of budgeted EBITDA and 11.4 percent RevPAR growth year-over-year. He joined Omni Hotels & Resorts in 2006 as the director of rooms at the Omni Severin Hotel.
“Burnell’s extensive experience with Omni Hotels & Resorts makes him a great Omni success story,” said John Murtha, area managing director for Omni Providence Hotel. “His knowledge, passion and ability to embody our core values make him an invaluable asset to our team, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Providence.”
Prior to Omni Hotels & Resorts, Goldman held a range of leadership positions for Interstate Hotels & Resorts Worldwide working at properties in Chicago, New York, Northern Virginia and Las Vegas. Goldman earned a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration.
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Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct upscale hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. With over 20 world-class golf courses and award-winning spa retreats, to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its distinguished, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company’s “Power of One” associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations and travel publications. As a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), Omni’s loyalty program is further expanded through the DISCOVERY® loyalty program offering members additional global benefits. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.