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Madison Beach Hotel Recognized For 10-Year Milestone Anniversary
State of Connecticut celebrates the hotel's ten-year milestone anniversary and commitment to the shoreline community and beyond.

Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning boutique resort and Top Performer for the Hilton brand, held the first of its greatly anticipated Grassy Strip Concert Series last Thursday, kicking off the 2022 summer season.
The free, live outdoor shows will run each Thursday for nine more weeks.
Senator Christine Cohen and Representative John-Michael Parker were in attendance to present Madison Beach Hotel with an official citation from the State of Connecticut celebrating the hotel’s ten-year milestone anniversary and commitment to the shoreline community and beyond.
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The hotel also received a framed certificate from the Shoreline Chamber for its longevity and community contributions.
The first musical performance featured Christine Ohlman the Beehive Queen with her trademark mile-high platinum beehive hairdo and enviable collection of sequins and rhinestones.
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Free and open to the public, The Grassy Strip Concerts are 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and begin with The Pledge of Allegiance. Summertime food and beverages are available for sale.
For a full listing of upcoming events, visit https://www.thewharfmadison.com/news/.
Visit Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. For more information on Curio Collection by Hilton, please visit newsroom.hilton.com/curio.
(PHOTO CAPTION) Left to right:
First Selectwoman of Madison Peggy Lyons
Representative John-Michael Parker
Dr. Dawn Duques, Owner of Madison Beach Hotel
Ric Duques, Owner of Madison Beach Hotel
State Senator Christine Cohen
John Mathers, General Manager of Madison Beach Hotel
Dee Jacob, President of the Shoreline Chamber
Dawn Jackson, Director Business Development & Outreach of the Shoreline Chamber
Photo Credit: BridgetQ Photography
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About Madison Beach Hotel
Madison Beach Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning boutique resort and was chosen as Top Performer by Hilton, the highest hotel award across all Hilton brands. The hotel, with 33 rooms offering luxurious accommodations with sweeping ocean views, private balconies, and beach, is part of Curio – A Collection by Hilton. Opened in May 2012, Madison Beach Hotel features The Wharf Restaurant with both dining room and porch seating, concierge spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and private yoga studio, and more than 5,000 square feet of private event space. Madison Beach Hotel is managed by Distinctive Hospitality Group.
Located at 94 West Wharf Road, Madison, Connecticut. For more information, please call: 203-245-1404 or visit: www.madisonbeachhotel.curiocollection.com | www.madisonbeachhotelweddings.com
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,500 properties and more than one million rooms, in 119 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2020 World’s Best Workplaces list, and was named the 2020 Global Industry Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020, Hilton CleanStay was introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection to hotels worldwide. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 115 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money cannot buy. With the free Hilton Honors mobile app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
About Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 100 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in nearly 30 countries and territories. Curio Collection properties offer travelers authentic, curated experiences through distinctly local offerings and elevated amenities, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors. To make reservations, travelers can visit curiocollection.com. Read the latest brand and hotel stories at newsroom.hilton.com/curio, and connect with Curio Collection on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Distinctive Hospitality Group
Founded in 2010, Distinctive Hospitality Group is led by president and owner, Lou Carrier who offers years of experience in the hospitality industry and has overseen several of the most successful hotel establishments in the country. Lou launched DHG with a mission to build a portfolio of unique high-end hotels and comprised a solid team of seasoned hospitality professionals to work towards his dream. Located in Natick, MA, DHG is quickly building a name for its constant dedication to overseeing projects with lasting power and quality, ones that provide hotel guests and restaurant diners with the utmost in experience, service, style, and atmosphere. For more information, please visit: www.DistinctiveHospitalityGroup.com.