Baltimore's Tremonts Appoint General Manager

BALTIMORE, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The ownership of the Tremont Plaza and Tremont Grand today announced the appointment of Troy Bennett as general manager.  Mr. Bennett brings 25 years of experience managing uniquely branded hotels and resorts to the position.

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His U.S. and international career has included independent, brand and destination properties.  Innovative partnering with celebrity chefs and spas has earned him a well-deserved reputation as a visionary within the hospitality industry.  Mr. Bennett's experience with multi-component properties – hotel, convention, business, destination, event – make him distinctly qualified for the Tremonts' position.  He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and holds the CHA designation.

The Tremont Plaza is a 303 room all-suite hotel attractive to both business and destination travelers.  The Tremont Grand, one of Baltimore's finest examples of Beaux Arts architecture, offers 45,000 square feet of meeting and event space.  A $25 million renovation was recognized with the 2007 Maryland Historical Trust Preservation award.  The properties include a full-service restaurant, a delicatessen, and a European patisserie and cafe.

The Tremonts' parent company, William C. Smith + Co., is a Washington, DC, based developer of commercial and residential real estate.

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