The Newport Harbor Island Resort (formerly Gurney’s) on Goat Island has filed notice with R.I. Department of Labor & Training that they intend to layoff 136 employees later this fall.
The layoffs are related to an approximately $45 million redevelopment of the resort that is expected to be finished in spring 2024, according to Providence Business News who spoke with a representative of the property. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on November 22nd and will only affect non-union employees.
Pebblebrook Trust Hotel of Bethesda, Maryland bought the property in June 2022 for $174 million.
The hotel features 257 guestrooms, including 18 spacious suites, and 80,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, surrounded by expansive lawns, sweeping water views, a marina, and a historic lighthouse.
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