SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark has named top management
Scott Craver has been named General Manager and Stephanie Patterson, Director of Sales of the 132-Suite hotel, which is expected to open in May.
Craver will be directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, and Patterson will build client relationships and lead the sales program.
Most recently, Craver served as General Manager at the Royal Blues Hotel in Deerfield Beach, Florida, a luxury hotel part of Relais & Chateaux. Previously he worked with Meyer Jabara Hotels for 13 years in Eastern Pennsylvania while also chairing Discover Lehigh Valley, the area’s designated tourism promotion agency. He is a graduate of Cornell University.
Patterson was most recently Sales Manager at the Westin Wilmington, leading and managing their corporate business travel portfolio. Previously, she worked at the Sheraton Suites Wilmington and The Waterfall Banquet Center. Patterson is a native of Newport.
“Scott and Stephanie are great additions to our team and bring years of diversified hospitality experience. We look forward to opening under their leadership soon!” said George Danneman, president of Danneman Hospitality.”
The SpringHill Suites is located at 402 Ogletown Road and will have an all-suite format. The hotel will offer a 24/7 market, bar and customized local events.
The new hotel offers suites 25% larger than typical hotel rooms, with separate living, working and sleeping spaces. There is also an ergonomically designed work area with complimentary WiFi. Complimentary hot breakfast will be offered daily.
In the evening, the lobby will become a nightspot featuring local craft beer and premium wines through the hotel’s full-service bar. The property also has one meeting room with 340 square feet for small groups.
The hotel will be managed by TKo Hospitality Management, located in Newport.
“We are excited to work with Danneman Hospitality to bring the SpringHill Suites to Newark,” said COO and partner Vince DiFonzo of TKo Hospitality. “I have personally worked in the Newark/Greater Wilmington market for over 20 years and have many relationships within the business community and look forward to introducing them to our new property. We expect the hotel to be a leader in the market with exceptional guest services and look forward to being a part of Main Street Newark and the University of Delaware community.”
