Bedford, Nova Scotia June 24, 2015 – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (PHSI) is delighted to announce a multi-unit development situated on 10 acres of land on the north side of Alabama State Route 182 which serves as the primary east-west connection along the Alabama shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Baldwin County.
The development plans include a four-story, 63-suite Hotel Indigo® with 103,733 retail space; a 6,729-square-foot Ron Jon Surf Shop® retail store; and two restaurants at approximately 7,900 square feet each.
Ron Jon Surf Shop®, taking place on Friday, May 15, 2015. “It’s a beautiful store,” said Mark Goldstein, Managing Partner, Holiday Development State Park LLC. “The official grand opening events took place on Memorial Day weekend, which featured giveaways, music and children’s activities and a ribbon-cutting sponsored by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber.”
About the Ron Jon Surf Shop® (www.ronjonsurfshop.com): Ron DiMenna founded the Ron Jon company in 1959, and the first Ron Jon Surf Shop opened in 1961 on the New Jersey shore at Long Beach Island. In the mid-’60s DiMenna established the “One-of-a-Kind” store in Cocoa Beach. That surf shop is now known as the world’s largest at 52,000 square feet. Clothing dominates the store that also showcases surfboards, skimboards, skateboards and beach accessories.
Construction is also well underway for the Hotel Indigo Orange Beach. This four-story, 63-suite hotel has an anticipated opening date of April, 2016. Guest will enjoy the many amenities of this property including a pool with restaurants, bars and shopping all within this multi-unit development.
About Hotel Indigo® (www.hotelindigo.com): Hotel Indigo® is an upscale InterContinental Hotels Group® ((HG) boutique brand that delivers a refreshing and inviting guest experience that is truly reflective of the local community. From the locally-inspired murals to the renewal program where the images, music, scent, and menu items change throughout the year, Hotel Indigo delivers a vibrant, engaging and genuine boutique experience that gives guests the confidence to step out and explore the local neighbourhood. Each Hotel Indigo® property is unique and designed to reflect the local culture, character and geography of the surrounding area while brand hallmarks ensure consistent and reliable service from location to location.
“The Hotel Indigo® concept is ideal for this location”, said Glenn Squires, CEO, PHSI. “With this IHG® lifestyle brand portraying the beauty of Alabama’s Gulf Coast, guests will truly experience the local culture immediately upon entering the hotel. The neighborhood story will focus around several prominent narratives from the precious bounty of the emerald green gulf waters to the fertile soil of this beautiful coastal gem”, said Squires.
The Hotel Indigo Orange Beach is owned by Holiday Development State Park LLC and will be managed by PHSI. The hotel was designed by architecture firm Forrest Daniell & Associates, P.C., with the interior design led by ai3.
Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (Pacrim) is a privately owned hotel management and development company. With a managed portfolio of 17 multi-branded hotels throughout Canada and the United States, totalling some 1,937 hotel rooms and suites, Pacrim has, for more than a decade, expertly managed hotels in partnership with many of the world’s most recognized hotel brands.
Glenn Squires, CEO
Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
e.gsquires@pacrimhospitality.com p. 902-401-6640
www.pacrimhospitality.com
Intergy (a division of Pacrim) is a global, fully integrated e-commerce, central reservation company that specializes in the hospitality industry. This unique Pacrim enterprise further promotes Pacrim’s ability to gain a decisive competitive advantage and drive bottom line performance. In fact, Intergy clients average sales ranging from 3-10 additional occupancy points – one of the best rates in our industry – over their own marketing efforts. The result is innovative, integrated marketing and sales solutions that allow our clients to monitor, manage and improve return on investment.
To learn more about Intergy, their services and how Intergy can help your hotel. Visit them online; www.intergy.ca.