An 11-year AHC+Hospitality veteran and member of the original hotel opening team, Remes will now oversee the day-to-day operations of the iconic hotel and its signature food and beverage outlets: six.one.six, Mixology Lounge and jdek.
“Nick embodies everything the JW stands for – impeccable service, quality experiences and heart. If Nick were a superhero, his uniform would have a huge JW on the chest,” said George Aquino, vice president and managing director, AHC+Hospitality. I could not be happier to see Nick achieve his ultimate goal of becoming the JW Marriott general manager and watch him continue to elevate the JW experience with his passion and leadership.”
With longstanding roots in Michigan’s hospitality community, Remes began his career at The Inn at Bay Harbor – A Renaissance Golf Resort in Petoskey, Michigan as a front office manager in 2006. He joined the JW Marriott Grand Rapids team as the assistant rooms division manager in 2007 where he excelled in streamlining the hotel’s operations and was promoted to assistant general manager in 2015.
“With Grand Rapids experiencing an economic boom and AHC+Hospitality’s burgeoning presence in the downtown area, it’s an honour to lead one of the largest and most recognized luxury hotels in West Michigan,” said Remes.
A graduate of Michigan State University and native of East Lansing, Remes received a degree in hospitality business and currently resides in East Grand Rapids with his wife, Danielle, and their three children Jackson, Bella and Olivia.
