Newport, RI - March 17, 2010 - Castle Hill Inn & ResortSM, a Relais & Chateaux property located at 590 Ocean Drive, is pleased to announce that Rebecca DiBari has been named Dining Room Manager. For more information, please call 401.849.3800 or visit www.castlehillinn.com.

As Dining Room Manager, Rebecca is responsible for the operation of all dining services including the dining room, in-room dining, and the bar. In addition, she oversees and trains more than 50 employees in guest service, table service, food and beverage knowledge, etiquette, professional and personal presentation. 

"Rebecca has proven herself to be a great asset to Newport Restaurant Group," said Daniel Braun, General Manager.  "Her dedication, performance and depth of experience in both the hospitality industry and in marketing has proven her invaluable to our property." 

Previous to her promotion, Rebecca was Assistant Dining Room Manager at Castle Hill. A Newport Restaurant Group veteran, Rebecca also held management and service positions at The Boat House, the Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille and Waterman Grille.

Before joining the hospitality industry, Rebecca worked at marketing and communications firm River Rouge, first as an Account Coordinator at the London office, then as Account Executive in Boston, where she coordinated marketing and brand awareness for national and international clients.

A graduate of Connecticut College in New London, CT, Rebecca holds a degree in Music: Voice Concentration.  She currently resides in Newport, RI.

Castle Hill is open for dinner from 5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the ocean view dining room. Brunch is served Sundays from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and is accompanied by live jazz.

Castle Hill Inn & Resort is a Relais & Chateaux property, exemplifying the warmth and quiet luxury of 19th century seacoast life. Voted by readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure as one of the top hotels in the world, and lauded by the New York Times as 'the best spot in town,' Castle Hill Inn & Resort is the epitome of Newport elegance.

Castle Hill Inn & Resort includes the Agassiz Mansion, Harbor House rooms, Beach House rooms, Beach Cottages, the Chalet, and four dining rooms. Castle Hill Inn and Resort delivers an unmatched getaway in a superb oceanfront location.

Castle Hill Inn & Resort is operated by Newport Harbor Corporation, an employee-owned (ESOP) hospitality corporation based in Newport, RI. For more information on Newport Harbor Corporation, please visit the website at www.newportharbor.com.

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Kate Barba
Regan Communications
401.351.8855
kbarba@regancomm.com