HOTEL MANAGEMENT GROUP

OUR MISSION, VISION,
AND PATH FORWARD

Guided by a clear mission, inspired vision, and purposeful strategy, we pursue excellence in hospitality while solidifying meaningful connections that shape lasting success for our partners, guests, and communities.

OUR VALUES
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MISSION STATEMENT

We are a premier hospitality owner and hotel management group, fully engaged in terms of growth to enhance value for our owners & partners, while creating amazing experiences for our guests, employees, and vendors.

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VISION STATEMENT

In short, our primary vision is to be the best hotel investment, development, and management company by understanding the present hospitality landscape to help us learn, innovate, and be forward thinkers. This way, we can deliver differentiating experiences and outcomes to match our stakeholders travel desires for the future while cultivating lifelong relationships.

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STRATEGY

Our strategy blends integrity, focused growth, and operational excellence. We target hotels and restaurants that match our strengths, from repositioning assets to expanding brands, while investing in top talent and fostering long-term partner and guest relationships.

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2025

Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead completes a multi-million-dollar renovation, unveiling upgraded guestrooms, modernized public spaces, and enhanced amenities.

2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Dartmouth exits with New Castle retained as manager

2024

24 Coastal Grill opens at Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island; achieves 4.7-star Google rating in first six months

2024

Re-opens The LaSalle as a Marriott Tribute Portfolio property (55 keys) with Station 36, The Boiler Room, and The Platform

2023

Partners with Evermore Partners to acquire AC Marriott / Residence Inn Missoula

2023

Partners with Bradford Allen on Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead / Residence Inn Long Island East End

2022

Acquires Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island in Jekyll Island, Georgia

2022

Acquires the LaSalle Hotel in Bryan, Texas

2021

Opens Courtyard / Residence Inn Jekyll Island (209 keys) with Leon Weiner & Associates

2019

Takes over Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs with JLK Fund

2019

Opens Courtyard / Residence Inn Dartmouth (196 keys) with Southwest Properties

2015

Opens Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

2014

The Algonquin Resort re-opens as the first Canadian hotel in the Autograph Collection by Marriott (with Southwest Properties)

2013

Re-opens Westin Portland Harborview after gut historic redevelopment with Rockbridge Capital

2011

Acquires Hilton Lexington Downtown with Madison Capital

2003

Opens Courtyard by Marriott Brookline (188 keys)

2002

Province of Nova Scotia awards New Castle a 10-year contract to operate Digby Pines, Liscombe Lodge, and Keltic Lodge

2000

Establishes preferred-operator relationships with MassMutual and Cornerstone, driving sponsored acquisitions and management takeovers

1990-2000

Co-develops 14 new-build hotels and executes 4 conversions/repositionings with partners including Widewaters and BayNorth Capital

1995

Acquires Westin Nova Scotian, anchoring 25+ years of Atlantic Canada expansion

1988

Gerry Chase joins as COO; New Castle launches third-party hotel management

Late 1980

Expands into Chicago and New England acquisitions

Mid 1980

Acquires former Hilton at Bangor International Airport (now Bangor Aviator), still owned and operated 40+ years later

1980

Founded by David Buffam on New Castle Island, NH; acquires Wentworth by the Sea

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OUR TEAM

We believe that being part of our team means more than shared goals; it means embracing a collective vision, guided by values, trust, and accountability. We understand our roles, respect contributions, and earn our place each day through dedication and collaboration. United in purpose, we work hard, stand together, and deliver results that reflect the strength of one cohesive team.

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