Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport Names Mike Jorgensen as Managing Director
Jorgensen to oversee opening and revenue growth of Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport slated to open early 2021
Boston, MA (February 6, 2020) – Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Jorgensen as managing director of Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Omni’s upcoming development slated to open in early 2021. With more than 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry and an unmatched understanding of the Boston Seaport, Jorgensen will be instrumental in a successful opening for the 1,054-room Omni property.
Prior to joining the Omni family, Jorgensen has occupied roles at large-scale hospitality brands such as Hyatt, Four Seasons, Starwood and Marriott. First, as general manager of the Westin Copley in the Back Bay and most recently as general manager at the Westin Boston Waterfront. Jorgensen is known for developing talent and a strong focus on topline revenue, and in 2013, he was named the Mass Lodging Association General Manager of the Year.
“Mike’s decades of hospitality experience and expansive knowledge of Boston, and specifically the Seaport, make him a valued and critical player leading up to the hotel opening in 2021 and beyond,” said Peter Strebel, president at Omni Hotels & Resorts. “We are excited to welcome him to the Omni family.”
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport will feature 1,054 guestrooms including 52 suites that will top out at 21 floors with expansive views of the Boston Harbor. The hotel is located across from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) in the city’s bustling Seaport District. The property will feature multiple F&B concepts, full-service spa and fitness center, as well as an elevated pool bar and grill with the Boston skyline as its backdrop. With the largest hotel ballroom in Boston and 100,000 square feet of flexible space, Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport will be a hub for meetings and events in the city.
Jorgensen is originally from Enfield, Connecticut and graduated from the University of New Haven with a bachelor’s degree in hotel administration. He and his wife, Wendy, have two college-aged children, Spencer and Alexandra, as well as a Portuguese Water Dog named Riley.
For more information, visit www.omnihotels.com/hotels/boston-seaport, call 1-800-The-Omni or follow Omni Hotels & Resorts at www.Facebook.com/OmniHotels and Twitter.com/OmniHotels.
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