Originally opened in 1963 as a year-round resort, the property features 334 guestrooms, including 13 suites, spread across 90 acres. Resort amenities include both indoor and outdoor pools, on-site boat rentals and live entertainment every weekend. Spanning 35,000 sq. ft., the Avani Spa, located within the resort, offers a fitness facility, along with a sauna, salt and steam rooms, personalized treatments and more. The resort also features two full-service, on-site restaurants, along with additional dining options and room service.
“It is an honor to partner with Cary Kerger on the management of The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa, a premier Lake Geneva resort destination since the 1960s,” said David Duncan, president/CEO, First Hospitality. “As we continue to expand our lifestyle portfolio and owner network, we remain focused on adding properties that align with our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences. By managing distinctive hotels like The Abbey, we are strengthening our position in the market and driving value for owners by consistently exceeding expectations and optimizing returns.”
He continued, “By leveraging our national sales and revenue strategy capabilities, along with our broad expertise in operating successful restaurants & bars, we are excited to collaborate and partner with the team to drive improved operating results for ownership, while honoring and preserving the resort’s rich history and legacy.”
The Lake Geneva Conference & Event Center, located on-site, features more than 40,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting space, including ballrooms, executive boardrooms and lakeside venues.
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