Nickerson, a full service communications firm offering an integrated blend of marketing and public relations, has announced the addition of Tim Kirwan as Director of the firm’s new Hospitality Division.
Kirwan, an experienced hospitality professional, will supplement Nickerson’s operations by bringing over 27 years of industry knowledge to the rapidly growing Nickerson team. In addition to helping launch the company’s hospitality division, Kirwan will be executing project management tasks while fostering strategic partnerships with new clients, vendors and the community. With a talent for developing strategies to help companies break away from their competitors, Kirwan brings a unique set of skills to the growing Nickerson team.
“I’m excited to be joining Nickerson,” Kirwan said. “Offering this full-service approach will be a great value-add to hospitality clients looking to enter the Boston market, grow their business, and expand their reach.”
As a recognized professional in the Boston hotel and restaurant business, Kirwan has successfully created, opened, and assisted multiple companies in becoming profitable operations. Kirwan serves as the Vice President of CV Properties LLC, where he works with the company’s principals on existing hotel developments. In addition, Kirwan is also the Principal of Hotel Creation New England, a retained consulting firm focused on the hospitality businesses, where he utilizes his expertise in design, development, openings, and marketing/PR.
Adding to his impressive resume, Kirwan formerly worked as the managing director of Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square, which included thirteen boutique stores, the Eastern Standard Brasserie, and most notably, the award winning Great Bay Restaurant with Michael Schlow and Chris Myers.
“Tim’s proven operational leadership and keen understanding of the Boston market make him a natural choice to lead our new hospitality division,” said Lisa Nickerson, Principal of Nickerson. “He is one of the most passionate people you will meet in the industry and we look forward to having him onboard.”
Throughout the industry, Kirwan is known for his commitment and excellence in the hospitality industry. Over the course of his career, Kirwan has received recognition from his peers, including the AAA 4-Diamond Hotel award for the Hotel Commonwealth and the 364-room Westin in Providence, which he opened and managed for seven years. Kirwan has also been able to give national acclaim to the city of Providence by acting as the chairman of the Providence Film Commission and the chairman of the Providence Convention and Visitors Bureau.
He participates in many professional affiliations including the Greater Boston CVB Board and has served as the President of the Greater Boston Hotel Association along with Chairman of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau.
