MCLEAN, Va., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Katherine A. Saad as Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport, MD. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages the 158 guestroom property which is in close proximity to the Baltimore Washington International Airport.

Ms. Saad has held several management positions with Crestline Hotels & Resorts. Prior to accepting her new position, she was part of a Crestline Corporate Task Force working at the hotel. She brings more than 10 years of hospitality industry management experience to her new role include serving as the Director of Catering at the former Radisson Barcelo Hotel in Orlando, as well as positions with the Crestline-managed Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center in Atlanta, and the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort in FL. She also worked as the Director of Food & Beverage for the Imperial Lakes Golf and Country Club in Mulberry, FL.

"Katherine has already exhibited tremendous success in leading our sales efforts for the Hilton Garden Inn BWI," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "We welcome her ongoing knowledge and expertise as the Hilton Garden Inn grows its reputation for fine guest service and excellent customer satisfaction," added Denfeld.

Ms. Saad attended graduate school at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL, and received her B.A. from Chatham College in Pittsburgh, PA. She is fluent in French, has earned numerous hospitality industry accreditations and is active in industry associations. Ms. Saad can be reached at the Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport at: 410-691-0500 or katherine.saad@crestlinehotels.com.

The Hilton Garden Inn at BWI Airport

The Hilton Garden Inn at BWI Airport is located within two miles of Baltimore/Washington International Airport and offers complimentary airport transportation. The hotel has well-appointed guest rooms that include high speed Internet access and remote printing. The Hilton Garden Inn at BWI is an integral part of the nearby Corporate Office Park which includes major companies such as Northrop Grumman, Kodak and MCI. 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.stayhgi.com/.

About the Company:

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the Company presently manages 49 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with over 11,200 rooms in 14 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages properties independently and under such well regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Renaissance, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza and Wyndham. Additional information about the hotel management company is available at the company's web site: http://www.crestlinehotels.com/.

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