Portland Harbor Hotel GM Named Maine Innkeeper Of The Year

PORTLAND, Maine — HospitalityMaine, the non-profit trade group representing hotels and restaurants in Maine, named Gerard Kiladjian of the Portland Harbor Hotel its 2019 Innkeeper of the year.

Kiladjian, general manager of the downtown hotel and Inn at Diamond Cove, was recognized by his peers for his dedication to the industry for two decades.

“It’s a great time to be in the hospitality industry in Maine,” said Kiladjian, who is of Armenian heritage and grew up in Syria. He worked his way up through the industry at both branded and independent hotels in Canada, New Jersey and Boston before settling in Greater Portland.

For Kiladjian, who has a helpful, clear-eyed demeanor, the career has been a natural. “At 18, my mother kept telling me you’ll be good in hotel management,” he recalled.

Kiladjian joined Hart Hotels in 2004 as manager of the Portland Harbor Hotel where he also oversees BlueFin North Atlantic Seafood, the Inn at Diamond Cove and Diamond’s Edge Restaurant on Casco Bay.

“Gerard has been a tremendous asset to Hart Hotels since he joined our organization 15 years ago,” said Hart Hotels’ CEO David Hart. “He has a strong work ethic combined with a generous spirit – two qualities critical to success in the hospitality sector.”

The Portland Harbor Hotel and Inn at Diamond Cove are members of The Harbor Hotel Collection, a portfolio of AAA Four Diamond caliber properties that offer upscale accommodations and exceptional service in unique waterfront destinations selected for their authentic local character. Supreme comfort, modern amenities, and a wealth of thoughtful touches define the guest experience. Other Harbor Hotel Collection properties include Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Jamestown, NY; Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, Watkins Glen, NY; and 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, Clayton, NY.