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New Executive Chef and Sous-Chef at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Resort Fredericton

Fredericton, March 26, 2008 -- –The Holiday Inn Hotel & Resort Fredericton is proud to announce the appointment of Matt Plaster to Executive Chef and Troy Nicholson as Sous-Chef.

Chef Matt Plaster joined the Holiday Inn Hotel & Resort Fredericton kitchen team in 2002 and most recently held the role as Sous-Chef. Since then, his strong skills and talent for menu development have placed him in a natural leadership role. Mr. Plaster completed his Red Seal from the New Brunswick Community College in 1994 and has since worked in some of Fredericton’s most prominent hotel restaurants.

Another recent addition to Holiday Inn Hotel & Resort’s culinary team is Sous-Chef Troy Nicholson. Originally from Halifax, Mr. Nicholson has over 16 years of experience in a wide variety of venues. He is a gold medalist in the 2000 APCC (Atlantic Provinces Culinary Competition) and a Bronze medalist in the 2002 competition. One of his greatest strengths comes from his creative plate presentations, which have already brought positive reviews from many of the Parkview restaurant’s regular patrons.

“We are very excited about having both Matt and Troy, respectively in the roles of Executive Chef and Sous-Chef. We have every confidence that they will make an excellent contribution to the team.” says Marc Jesmer, General Manager at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Resort Fredericton. “We look forward to Matt and Troy sharing their extensive knowledge and culinary experience, to the benefit of the guests at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Resort Fredericton.”, adds Jesmer.

The Holiday Inn Hotel & Resort Fredericton, located on Mactaquac Road is owned and managed by CHIP Hospitality. This breathtaking waterfront resort is located 12 kilometres west of Fredericton, and minutes away from the Mactaquac championship golf course and Kings Landing Historical Settlement. Set amidst a private 35-acre nature reserve with a panoramic view of Mactaquac Headpond, guests are surrounded by a beautiful lush, green landscape of rolling hills. The resort is a perfect getaway, offering 82 guestrooms including fireplace suites, Jacuzzi suite and two bedroom cottages with kitchen.

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Contacts:

Nathalie Jeghers
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing / Quebec & Atlantic
CHIP Hospitality
Telephone: (514) 231-3075
NJeghers@chiphospitality.com

Marc Jesmer
General Manager
Holiday Inn Hotel & Resort Fredericton
Telephone: (506) 363-5111
MJesmer@chiphospitality.com