in the spotlight
CEO OF MURPHY HOSPITALITY GROUP & WHITECAP ENTERTAIN- MENT by Lee Ann Atwater BEN MURPHY T he Murphy Hospitality Group has been making memorable experiences for cus- tomers since 1980 when they opened their first restaurant. Forty-three years later with Ben Murphy at the helm as CEO for their restaurant, hotel, beverage, and entertainment divisions, they have never lost their focus and now look to bring their experience in these industries together with their inaugural Sommo Festival this summer in Cavendish. We had an opportunity to sit down with Murphy to learn about this industry leader and what people can expect from Whitecap Entertainment’s newest festival this summer.
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Spotlight on Business: Tell us a little about yourself, your hobbies, and what you like to do in your spare time for fun when you are not working if there is such a thing. Ben Murphy: I grew up in the hospitality industry. So, it should be no surprise that most of my hobbies, and friends have come from that. I enjoy playing and watching sports, I go to yoga, and definitely enjoy some of our PEI Brewing and Colliding Tides beverages on the weekends with friends and family. I am a huge lover of music and have always been
into music festivals, it’s definitely a passion of mine. I am always up for a concert or festival, whether it’s seeing a small show at a local estab- lishment in town with my wife, Alley, or if it involves us traveling somewhere for a concert or taking in a music festival aboard. Traveling is also something that we like to do, so when we can combine both travel and music well that is a win for sure. Spotlight on Business: What is your role at Murphy Hospitality Group? BM: Murphy Hospitality Group is a family
“I grew up in the hospi- tality industry.”
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VOL 23 ISSUE 2 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • VOL 23 ISSUE 2
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