Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of Anna D. Lyons as General Manager

ANNAPOLIS, Md., and FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 8 2008 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Anna D. Lyons as General Manager for the Sheraton Annapolis Hotel in Maryland, a Crestline managed property.  The Sheraton Annapolis is a full service hotel with 196 guest rooms located minutes from the center of Annapolis.

Ms. Lyons joins Crestline from The Holiday Inn Washington Dulles Hotel where she was General Manager. She brings 22 years of hospitality industry management experience to her new role having also held positions with Interstate Hotels & Resorts at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Alexandria, VA, the Holiday Inn/Radisson Alexandria, VA, and the Ramada Inn, Rockville, MD.

“Anna brings a strong operations background that includes proven success in growing revenue through the generation of new business and astute management,” said Dave Durbin, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts. “We look forward to her leadership in this upscale property that services many government and corporate accounts as well as leisure travelers,” added Durbin.

Ms. Lyons attended the IAHI/IHG GM Academy at Purdue University.  She can be reached at the Sheraton Annapolis at 410-266-3131 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The Sheraton Annapolis

The Sheraton Annapolis is a beautiful, upscale full-service hotel located minutes from the heart of Annapolis, the US Naval Academy, the State Capitol, excellent shopping and a wide variety of local restaurants. The hotel features 196 stylish and comfortably appointed guest rooms and suites, 10 meeting rooms accommodating up to 575 people, the Annapolis Bar & Grill, an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, a fitness center, as well as many other choice facilities and services.  For business travelers the hotel has dual telephone lines and in room data ports.  Leisure travelers to this historic city will enjoy the close proximity to Sandy Point State Park, Historic Savage Mill, as well as tours of Annapolis and Harbor Cruises.  The Sheraton Annapolis is the official hotel for US Naval Academy Football and a corporate member of the US Naval Academy Alumni Association.  The hotel is located at 173 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD.  Reservations can be made online at http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton or by calling, 410-266-3131.

  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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