Concord Hospitality Appoints Mark Castriota as General Manager

RALEIGH, NC (April 12, 2023) -  Concord Hospitality, the award-winning hotel management and development company which presently operates over 150 hotels across North America, announces the appointment of Mark Castriota as the General Manager of The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, a highly anticipated new hotel on the campus of the Gas South District in Gwinnett County, Georgia slated for a grand opening in Spring 2024. 

The 11-story, 348-room hotel contains 12 event spaces totaling over 12,700 square feet and will serve as a premier venue located in the 118-acre multipurpose campus known as the Gas South District which is home to the Gas South Arena, Gas South Theater and the recently renovated Gas South Convention Center. Located just minutes outside of Atlanta, Gas South District is the ultimate destination for concerts, events, meetings, conventions and more. The highly anticipated hotel will provide visitors with a variety of amenities and provide a level of excellence in service that has become synonymous with the Westin brand. 

Mark Castriota takes the helm bringing 25 plus years of hospitality management experience and will work closely with Concord Hospitality’s leadership team to assemble and train a team that will be responsible for the hotel’s grand opening in 2024. As General Manager, Mark will also be responsible for overseeing all aspects of service at the hotel including daily operations, event sales and coordination, revenue management and growth strategies. 

“The entire Concord Hospitality team is eagerly anticipating the grand opening of The Westin Gwinnett Hotel and the appointment of Mark Castriota as the hotel’s General Manager is making the excitement all the more palpable,” said Mark Laport, President and CEO of Concord Hospitality Enterprises. “Mark boasts a wealth of expertise in hotel operations making him uniquely qualified to oversee the opening of the hotel which will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the Gas South District as it continues to grow its reputation as a destination.” 

Prior to joining the team at Concord Hospitality, Mark served as the Managing Director of the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District where he oversaw the hotel’s grand opening in 2021. Despite opening during the pandemic, the hotel quickly attained a reputation for quality customer service under Mark’s leadership. Prior to that he held positions at Loews Hotel Atlanta, Renaissance Atlanta Midtown and Atlanta Marriott Marquis. 

“It’s an honor to be part of this milestone for the Concord Hospitality team and for the dynamic Gas South District, an area which has become highly regarded in the metro Atlanta area and the southern region,” said Mark Castriota. “We anticipate a highly successful opening next year and we eagerly look forward to welcoming visitors to The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett.” 

In addition to its sizable event spaces, the hotel will also feature a number of amenities including a Starbucks, two restaurants, an indoor pool, a fitness center and an outdoor fire pit. The rooftop will be home to a new bar called Overstory which will feature a curated cocktail list prepared by an experienced mixologist with inspiration from campfire folklore and tall tales. Several food and beverage outlets will also be found throughout the hotel each boasting seasonal offerings with a focus on locally sourced and sustainable ingredients on par with the expectations of Atlanta’s impressive culinary scene. 

The Westin Hotel Gwinnett is located at 6450 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Ga., 30096. For more information visit www.WestinAtlantaGwinnett.com.  

About Concord Hospitality

Concord Hospitality is an award-winning hotel development and management company that has grown over the past three decades to become the preferred partner of leading hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt. Concord Hospitality boasts a stellar reputation known for combining the experience of a big company with the high-touch service of an independent operation to every partner property. The company specializes in developing and managing full-service and select-service hotels across North America. As part of the company’s continued growth, it recently launched Opus Collection by Concord, a lifestyle hotel management division for full-service properties. With the brightest talent, the most innovative processes, and a commitment to giving back to the communities where associates live and work, Concord Hospitality is committed to being a great place to work for all. Learn more at concordhotels.com

About Westin Hotels and Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts, hospitality’s global leader in well-being for more than a decade, empowers guests to transcend the rigors of travel while on the road through the brand’s Six Pillars of well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. At more than 230 hotels and resorts in the 40 countries and territories, guests can experience wellness offerings that include the brand’s iconic and award-winning Heavenly ® Bed, TRX fitness equipment in the signature Westin WORKOUT® Fitness Studios, delicious and nutritious menu offerings on their Eat Well menu, and more.

About Gas South District

Just minutes outside of Atlanta, Gas South District 118-acre campus can accommodate a variety of events from concerts, performances, meetings, trade shows, conventions, banquets, and celebrations. The multipurpose campus includes an amazing 13,000-seat arena (Gas South Arena), an intimate 708-seat theater (Gas South Theater), 24 versatile meeting rooms, a 90,000-square-foot exhibit hall, and a 21,600-square-foot ballroom (Gas South Convention Center). The campus, operated by the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, distinguishes itself by hosting a diverse range of events, including the ECHL’s Atlanta Gladiators, NLL’s Georgia Swarm, Carrie Underwood, Justin Timberlake, JapanFest, Georgia Bridal Show, Gwinnett Ballet Theater, Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra, George Strait, Eric Clapton, NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships, Disney On Ice, Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull, Orange Conference, Beyoncé and more.