Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of Paula Rinker as Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport, Maryland

    MCLEAN, Va., July 14 /EMWNews/ -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

today announced the appointment of Paula Rinker as Director of Sales for

the 158 guest room Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport, Maryland. The hotel,

which is convenient to both Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC, is located

near the Baltimore/Washington International Airport.



    Ms. Rinker joins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from Star Hotels in

Columbia, MD, where she was the Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing

for four properties. She brings more than 18 years of hospitality industry

experience to her new role having also held management positions with

Baywood Hotels, Holiday Inn Hotels, Omni Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott.



    "Paula brings a wealth of sales experience, as well as in-depth

knowledge of the mid-Atlantic market to this position," said Vicki Denfeld,

Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts.

"We look forward to her leadership skills and sales and service orientation

while serving our guests," added Denfeld.



    Ms. Rinker is an active community volunteer and has won many industry

accolades including: The Academy Award, Friend of the Academy -- Baltimore

Academy of Travel, Hospitality, & Tourism -- 2001, and a proclamation from

the City of Baltimore Mayors Office in recognition of contributions for

tourism. She can be reached at Paula.Rinker@crestlinehotels.com.



    The Hilton Garden Inn at BWI Airport



    The Hilton Garden Inn at BWI Airport is located within two miles of the

Baltimore/Washington International Airport and offers complimentary airport

transportation and parking. In addition to its 158 guest rooms, the hotel

offers 1,900 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate groups of up

to 90 people. Each of the well-appointed, recently renovated, guest rooms

includes business amenities such as high speed Internet access and remote

printing; an in-room hospitality center with a microwave, refrigerator and

coffeemaker; a large work desk and ergonomic chairs; and a 24 hour

complimentary business center. For relaxation there is On Command(R) video

and games, complimentary HBO, a complimentary USA Today each weekday

morning, an indoor swimming pool with a whirlpool, and a fitness center

with state-of-the-art equipment. For dining, The Hilton Garden Inn at BWI

Airport offers The Great American Grill(R), serving freshly prepared

breakfasts, dinner and nightly room service. And for light snacks there is

The Pavilion Pantry which offers candy and chips, personal items, and

refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable food items perfect for in-room

preparation.



    The Hilton Garden Inn at BWI Airport is an integral part of the nearby

Corporate Office Park which includes major companies such as Northrop

Grumman, Foundation Coal and Computer Sciences Corporation. In addition it

is near Baltimore's Inner Harbor and offers convenient access to major area

attractions and businesses. For reservations, please call 1-410-691-0500 or

visit, http://www.hiltongardeninn.com.

    About The Company



    Crestline Hotels & Resorts



    Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation's largest

independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the company

presently manages 70 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers

with nearly 14,600 rooms in 14 states and the District of Columbia.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages 13 independent properties in major US

markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington

D.C. Crestline also manages properties under such well-regarded brands as

Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Renaissance, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza and Wyndham.

For more information visit http://www.crestlinehotels.com.



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