Noble House Hotels & Resorts Appoints Michael D. Allen to General Manager of the Grove Isle Hotel &
COCONUT GROVE, FL, July 27, 2005 Noble House Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Michael D. Allen to general manager of The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, the luxury boutique hotel on Biscayne Bay, set in the heart of Coconut Grove. In his new position, Mr. Allen will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management and operations at the 49-room property, inclusive of its restaurant, spa and club.
Mr. Allen has held executive level positions within the hospitality industry for more than 20 years. Most recently, he served as the general manager of Nantucket Island Resorts in Nantucket, Massachusetts. While there, Mr. Allen oversaw four boutique resorts as well as their residential rental home components, including The White Elephant, Harbor House Village, The Wharf Cottages and the Harbor View Inn. Prior to that, Mr. Allen held various operational roles within Interstate Hotels Corporation and the Marriott Corporation. Additionally, he has experience working with private club memberships at the Sawgrass Resort.
"Michael's vast experience in and knowledge of the boutique and luxury resort experience is of great benefit to The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa," said Marc Pujalet, president of Noble House Hotels & Resorts. "Michael and his team will ensure an extraordinary guest experience, while continuing to position the property as one of the premier boutique hotel destinations in South Florida," added Pujalet.
Mr. Allen holds a B.S. in business from the University of Massachusetts and has an A.A.S. in travel and tourism administration from Adirondack Community College.
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