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ANTONIA KOROSEC APPOINTED ASSISTANT MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ROOMS AT THE OCEAN HOUSE RESORT IN WATCH HILL, RHODE ISLAND

Historic Hotel to Re-Open in June 2010

WATCH HILL, RI, August 2009 – Daniel Hostettler, Managing Director of the Ocean House in Watch Hill, RI, is pleased to announce that Antonia Korosec has been appointed as the Assistant Managing Director of Rooms for the 49-room, five-star hotel. Korosec joins the Ocean House team as they finish rebuilding the historic hotel and prepare for the grand re-opening in June 2010.

“Ms. Korosec’s extensive background working in prestigious hotels around the world, provides her with the perfect combination of experience and sophistication that defines the Ocean House as well as an intrinsic understanding of the level of world-class service that will be provided to our guests and residents,” said Hostettler.

“I am thrilled to join the talented team at the Ocean House,” said Korosec. “The incredible vision of the development team and Mr. Hostettler’s experience working at five-star, luxury hotels have elevated the Ocean House to a new level of seaside luxury that still honors it’s incredible history in the area.”

A resident of Monte Carlo and world traveler, Korosec most recently served as the Assistant Managing Director of Le Grand Paradis, an upscale, seasonal ski resort hotel in Val d’Isere, France. From 2006 to 2008 she was Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant Hotel Director (Rooms Division) for the Lajitas Resort & Spa in Lajitas, TX. The 120-room property is recognized as a Leading Hotel of the World and is a member of Preferred Boutique.

Earlier in Korosec’s career she served as the Food and Beverage and Club House Manager of the Yacht Club de Monaco, a luxury private club founded by HSH Prince Rainier III, with a distinguished roster of international clientele, and operated at a  five-star standard. She was also a guest relations associate for the Orient-Express Hotel Group, serving its luxury cruise ship Road to Mandalay in Myanmar.

Korosec received her undergraduate degree in International Hospitality Management from the Ecole Hotelier de Lausanne in Switzerland and is fluent in French, English, German and Spanish.

The Ocean House originally opened in 1868 as a seasonal resort. The new year-round hotel and residence will open in June 2010 and will provide guests and residents with a luxurious seaside resort experience. Guests will be treated to “farm to table” cuisine in both fine and casual dining venues. The 12,000 square foot OH! spa will feature six treatment rooms, an ocean view lap pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center.  A 1,000 foot expanse of private beach will provide guests with an oceanfront playground complete with staffed cabanas and an array of water sports and area activities.

The Ocean House will also feature over 10,000 square-feet of indoor and alfresco events space to accommodate private gatherings, corporate retreats, business conferences and weddings.

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About the Ocean House

Developed by Bluff Ave., LLC and decorated by Niemitz Design Group, the Ocean House is located on Little Naragansett Bay, overlooking the Atlantic, in the picturesque seaside town of Watch Hill, Rhode Island and features 49 luxury guest rooms and 23 private residences. Opening in June 2010, the Ocean House will cater to leisure and business travelers seeking a serene, luxury beachfront resort. The Ocean House is a member of Preferred Boutiqueä, the elite collection of intimate hotels and resorts launched in 2005 by Preferred Hotel Group. Unique by design, the Preferred Boutique collection of hotels and resorts celebrates distinctive travel experiences that showcase style, service and personality on an intimate scale. Since its debut, the brand has rapidly emerged as the name that defines the boutique hotel experience for travelers – personalized service, memorable experiences, intimate surroundings and the highest level of quality.

Strategically located between New York and Boston, the Ocean House is a 2½ hour drive from New York and 1½ hours from Boston, providing easy access to their international airports, as well as additional local airports and train stations. For additional information about the Ocean House or to inquire about visiting the model guest room and private residences, please call (401) 315-5599 or visit www.oceanhouseri.com.

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