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 /PRNewswire/ -- 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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CONTACT: Gayle MacIntyre of Global Ink Communications, +1-404-643-8222, gaylemacintyre@aol.com, for Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Web site: http://www.crestlinehotels.com/ http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/

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