Former Chattanooga Doubletree manager Bill Mish has been named general manager of Unicoi State Park & Lodge.
A 35-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Mr. Mish will oversee Unicoi State Park & Lodge’s property operations including the financial, food and beverage, staffing, recreational and guest services departments.
Throughout his extensive career, Mr.
Mish has led many successful hotel construction and renovation projects, the largest exceeding $50 million. His previous positions include director of food and beverage, general manager, multi-property general manager and regional director of operations for brands including Hilton, IHG, Carlson, Choice and several other independent and boutique hotels and resorts.
In addition to his work experience, Mr. Mish has served on many non-profit boards and received several industry awards and accolades, including General Manager of the Year from the Tennessee Hospitality Association and General Manager of the Year from the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
“We are thrilled to have Bill Mish join our team as the general manager of Unicoi State Park & Lodge, especially as we enter into the busy fall season, one of the most beautiful times for people to visit the North Georgia Mountains,” said Heath Carter, regional vice president of sales and marketing at Coral Hospitality. “Bill’s attention to detail and analytical approach, combined with his vast operational experience, will be invaluable to us, helping further our mission of providing guests with exceptional service and memorable experiences.”
Nestled in the picturesque North Georgia Mountains in Helen, Ga., Unicoi State Park & Lodge features a variety of guest accommodations, including 100 lodge guestrooms and suites, several unique one- to three-bedroom barrel cabins, deluxe lakeside cabins, and 84 campsites, ranging from walk-in private and group sites to locations with camper-ready conveniences. As part of the Adventure Lodges of Georgia program, Unicoi offers a variety of activities including an archery and air rifle range, an Aerial Adventure Park with 19 zip lines and several suspension bridges, fly fishing, GPS scavenger hunts and more.
For reservations at Unicoi State Park & Lodge, visit www.UnicoiLodge.com or call (800) 573-9659. For additional information about Coral Hospitality, visit CoralHospitality.com or call 239-449-1800.
About Unicoi State Park & Lodge
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Helen, GA, Unicoi State Park & Lodge is one of two Adventure Lodges of Georgia. Unicoi State Park is home to more than a 1,000-acres of adventure activities, including Unicoi Lake, hiking trails, Anna Ruby Falls, ziplines, fly fishing archery and air rifle, and mountain biking. Accommodations consist of an expansive 100-room main lodge, 30 cabins – including one-of-a-kind Barrel Cabins – and 82 campsites. Unicoi State Park & Lodge is managed by Coral Hospitality, a full-service hospitality management and investment company.