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Show Local management firm takes over Holiday Inn I i 1 ft - j il 1 v I K) ' l:A the Yarrow to be owned and managed by a group who understands resort hotels," he said. "Now it is locally owned, and will be more a part of this community." He said that Northeast was adept at management of most hotels, but not resort hotels. Tower Management already has experience in Park City through the Stein Eriksen Lodge, which it operates. De Forest was brought to the Yarrow from the Holiday Inn in Dillon, Colorado where he was general manager. mana-ger. That ski resort facility, fa-cility, serving the Brecken-ridgeKeystone Brecken-ridgeKeystone area, gave him the background for the Park City position. "I speak the ski language," he said. With the management changes, De Forest said, there has been a change in emphasis. "We want to be more of a destination hotel. We want to be a place which will help Park City build its national reputation. He said the focus will be an increase in visitor service. The hotel has added some bellmen and a concierge service. The concierge service will be handled by two men who know the Park City area, said De Forest. And changes are also being made in the restaurant, restaur-ant, De Forest said. The head chef, Ed Archer, is staying in control, but that the menu is being changed to make it more attractive to locals as well as tourists. He said the restaurant will serve daily specials, and will emphasize quality at a good price. Prices will range from $6 to $15 for dinner. The Yarrow will also continue to serve breakfast and lunch. The look of the restaurant also will be changed. De Forest said a complete facelift will be performed, making the atmosphere comfortable, rather than formal. De Forest then said the Yarrow wants to become a better convention facility to help business in the off season. By next winter there are plans to add an exercise room, a sauna, and a jacuzzi. Bill DeForest by Randy Hanskat Rick Prince and the other owners of the YarrowHoli -day Inn have taken over the management duties of the hotel through their firm, Tower Management. Bill De Forest has been hired as the hotel's new manager. De Forest said Tower Management replaces Northeast Motel Company of Buffalo. "The real interest was for |
