(York County Division of Financial and Tourism Improvement)
YORKTOWN- At York County’s annual Distinguished Business enterprise Affair, the Yorktown Beach Hotel received the 2023 Distinguished Business enterprise Award, presented by the Financial Improvement Authority (EDA) and the Division of Financial and Tourism Improvement (ETD).
This award recognizes expanding organizations that make a substantial investment in York County.
“I am flattered and really grateful for this honor, as nicely as all the assistance York County has.”
that have been offered to us more than the previous a number of years,” stated Matt Bovri, managing companion of MA Bovri & Corporation and owner of the home, “It is definitely a testament to the difficult perform of my group members, who have all come with each other to make this a projected achievement.”
The Yorktown Beach Hotel, formerly the Duke of York, is the only beachfront hotel in the Higher Williamsburg region.
In 2021, Bovry, with each other with his investors, became the official owner of the home. They had massive tips for the renovation, planned in phases more than the subsequent handful of years, but the initially transform was in the name.
“I knew this could be controversial with some of our old guests who have been coming right here for generations,” Bowry stated, “but I felt strongly that we required prospective guests to know suitable away that we are a waterfront hotel in reality, we are the only ones in the historic triangle.”
The subsequent move also turned the heads of longtime guests and locals. Bovry decided to demolish the restaurant region and develop a contemporary lobby in its spot.
“The restaurant facility was in a state of disrepair and required a tremendous quantity of perform,” Bovry stated. “In addition, our parking lot is restricted and the restaurant was competing with the hotel for obtainable spaces.”
Yorktown Beach Hotel now boasts a absolutely renovated initially floor of the primary and biggest developing on the home, new windows along the front facade, a fresh coat of paint and a renovated pool region exactly where the old plastic balcony furnishings has been replaced with higher-finish matching chairs – supplying the optimal beach viewing knowledge.
(York County Division of Financial and Tourism Improvement)
“My fiancee, Ferren Wolff, is an interior designer, and she was exceptionally instrumental in the renovation,” Bowry stated. “Her vision and talent definitely make it what it is.” I cannot wait to see her guest area renovation tips come to fruition.”
A new breakfast region and industry will open quickly.
In addition to the area upgrades, Bovry stated he has higher hopes of bringing back the rooftop sundeck that was aspect of the original hotel in the 70s.
Bovry attributes the achievement of the revived hotel to his group, neighborhood and county employees.
“I am just a smaller aspect of the achievement we’ve had,” Bowry stated. “Our group, especially lengthy-time employees members Leelee King and Gill McCauley, have been hugely instrumental in our efforts to bring this hotel back to life. The district employees has also been really useful and supportive from the starting.”
(Yorktown Beach Hotel)
Economic help offered by the EDA permitted the Bowery to upgrade the windows and replace the balcony chairs. In addition, Bowry stated the a lot of events held on the waterfront assistance enhance his organization and other individuals by bringing significantly-required exposure to the region.
“The county is focused on continued improvements to the historic region, from the Riverwalk Landing to the beach picnic region and up the hill on Major Street,” stated Kristi Olsen-Hayes, director of the county’s Division of Financial and Tourism Improvement. “Our EDA is also focused on retaining longstanding organization in our legacy industries.” So assisting Mr. Bovry revive the old hotel, and selecting the Yorktown Beach Hotel as this year’s award winner, produced excellent sense. We are excited to see this tourism asset refreshed and thriving once more.”