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American Resort Management Selected as Owner's Representative for Atlantic City Waterpark Project ARM team to represent the iconic Showboat Hotel's development of a year-round indoor waterpark.
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Atlantic City, NJ - The Atlantic City Showboat hotel's owner plans to build a $100 million year-round indoor waterpark resort located between the Showboat and the Ocean Casino Resort at the north end of the Atlantic City Boardwalk.  The project is on track to break ground in September.
 
"We intend on building a cruise ship on land, and we searched nationwide for an expert to lead the effort," said Bart Blatstein, owner of the Showboat Hotel.  "The search was a lengthy one, but one name was consistently brought up as the best of the best, Rick Coleman and his team from American Resort Management."
 
As owner's representative, American Resort Management will oversee all aspects of project development.  ARM has extensive experience in the hospitality, destination resort and attractions industries, and the team is skilled in tackling the most complex projects and bringing them to fruition on time and within budget.
 
"This is a significant development for Atlantic City and the Showboat property, and we are beyond thrilled to play a role in helping to transform it into a world-class destination," said Richard Coleman, American Resort Management CEO.  "Our goal is to create the most unique indoor Waterpark in the world."
 
American Resort Management, along with the properties and parks they manage have earned numerous industry awards from TripAdvisor and the World Waterpark Association, as well as coveted "Best Of" lists in their respective communities.  ARM is currently the operator of Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, a notably successful, year-round indoor waterpark located in Grand Prairie, TX.  On top of providing innovative ideas and best practices, ARM helped Epic Waters earn recognitions such as the 2018 Leading Edge Award from the World Waterpark Association for its creativity in the development of new themes, facilities, programs, services and operational concepts in the water attractions industry.
 
 

 

ERIE December 17, 2019 - American Resort Management has been selected for the 2019 Best of Erie Award in the Management Consultants category by the Erie Award Program.
Each year, the Erie Award Program identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. Local companies selected are those that enhance the positive image of business through service to their customers and the Erie community.

Erie, Pennsylvania (November 19, 2019) - Richard Coleman has been named Chief Executive Officer of American Resort Management, a growing hospitality management company with offices in Erie, Pennsylvania and Grand Prairie, Texas. A co-founder of American Resort Management, Coleman brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the hospitality, destination resort and attractions industry. His career has encompassed extensive work in hotel, food and beverage, conference center, amusement and waterpark development and management. Coleman's expertise includes development, financing, branding, launch initiatives and daily management of single and multi-unit properties.

Fort Smith, Ark - October 22, 2019 - Staff members from Parrot Island Waterpark of Fort Smith, Arkansas recently attended the World Waterpark Association annual trade show to accept three Wave Review Awards. The Wave Review Awards are given out annually by the World Waterpark Association to honor excellence and creativity in marketing and advertising in support of a water leisure attraction. This year's award winners were recognized prior to the Keynote Session on October 9th, 2019 at the WWA's 39th Annual Symposium & Trade Show held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.

Fort Smith, Ark - October 10, 2019 - Staff members from Parrot Island Waterpark of Fort Smith, Arkansas recently attended the annual Best of the Best Awards Gala on Friday, October 4th at the Fort Smith Convention Center. Online voting began in August with the waterpark landing in the top 3 in 3 different categories. The overall winners were announced at the ceremony last week.

Fort Smith, Arkansas - August 1, 2019 - Parrot Island Waterpark of Fort Smith, AR is honored to partner with The Salvation Army to host the Coats for Kids Winter Coat Drive from August 1 to September 2.

Fort Smith, Arkansas - June 3, 2019 - Parrot Island Waterpark is hosting a Surf-A-Thon to in- troduce their new attraction, the FlowRider® Double, and raise money for United Way of Fort Smith for local flood relief.

Riverhead, NY May 29, 2019 - Hyatt Place Long Island East End and American Resort Management are pleased to announce the completion of a $2.5 million renovation including guestrooms and public spaces, while staying true to the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive and smart design. The renovation shows the owner's commitment to providing superb hotel accommodations in a diverse and evolving market.

ST. ALBANS, Vt. - April 22, 2019 - Hampton by Hilton, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) upper-midscale brand and longtime category leader of more than 2,400 hotels, has recognized Hampton Inn by Hilton St. Albans with a Lighthouse Award. The award signifies the hotel as one of the top performing properties within the brand and is only presented to those hotels that have excelled in service and growing customer loyalty.

St. Albans, Vermont - April 22, 2019 - Hampton by Hilton, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) upper-midscale brand and longtime category leader of more than 2,400 hotels, has recognized The Hampton Inn St. Albans with a Lighthouse Award. The award signifies the hotel as one of the top performing properties within the brand and is only presented to those hotels that have excelled in service and growing customer loyalty.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 20 September, 2018 CONTACT: Jeffrey Mona, President and Principal, American Resort Management PHONE: (814) 833-2631 EMAIL: jmona@armpallc.com American Resort Management Named ‘Overall Resort and Waterpark Manager' for New Development Orange...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 1, 2018 CONTACT: Richard Coleman, Vice President of Development and Operations, American Resort Management PHONE: (814) 833-2631 EMAIL: rcoleman@armpallc.com Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark Continues to Impress the Industry Since its...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 30, 2018 CONTACT: Jeffrey Mona, President and Principal, American Resort Management PHONE: (814) 833-2631 EMAIL: jmona@armpallc.com Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort to Host First Responders Appreciation Reception Utica, IL—Grizzly...

Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark opened for business exactly one week ago on Friday, January 12, and the community has more than taken notice. The waterpark filled to capacity each day of its holiday-weekend opening, and continues to see high volumes throughout the week,...