Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Stephan S. Rice Director of Sales for the Courtyard by Marriott & Residence Inn by Marriott Hotels in Aberdeen, MD

ABERDEEN, Md. and MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 21 // -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Stephan S. Rice as Director of Sales for the Courtyard by Marriott and the Residence Inn by Marriott hotels. The hotels are co-joined properties and include a 120 guestroom Courtyard by Marriott and a 78 guest-suite Residence Inn by Marriott, allowing guests to choose either of the two Marriott brands in one convenient location. The properties share several amenities and services such as parking facilities, meeting space and a fitness center.

    Mr. Rice rejoins Crestline from the Radisson Resort Orlando -- Celebration, where he was Senior Sales Manager. Mr. Rice worked for Crestline at the Radisson Barcelo Hotel in Orlando prior to that property's sale. He brings 15 years hospitality sales experience including holding senior positions with Delta Orlando Resort, Hilton Orlando Altamonte Springs and Holiday Inn Florida Collection as a regional sales manager.

    "We are pleased to welcome Steve back to Crestline Hotels & Resorts," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "He has a proven track record for leadership and excellence in customer service. We are confident he will be a tremendous asset for these two fine hotels," added Denfeld.

    Mr. Rice attended Brevard Community College and has numerous industry designations. He is the immediate past president of Meeting Professionals International, Greater Orlando Area Chapter. Mr. Rice can be reached at steve.rice@crestlinehotels.com.

    About The Hotels

    The Courtyard by Marriott and The Residence Inn by Marriott are located at 830 Long Drive, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001. In addition to being adjacent to the Cal Ripken Minor League Stadium they are in close proximity to Battelle, Clorox, Frito Lay, Rite Aid, Pier 1 and the Aberdeen Proving Ground-Army Ordnance Center. The hotels are easily accessible from Interstate 95, and are a 50 minute drive from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) International Airport. Together the hotels offer 198 guest rooms and suites, 2230 square feet of meeting space, swimming pool, fitness facility, a restaurant in the Courtyard and the Hearth Room in the Residence Inn. For more information and reservations, please call 1-800-321-2211 or visit online at: http://www.marriott.com.

    About The Company

    Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the company presently manages 51 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with nearly 11,900 rooms in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages over 12 independent properties in major US markets including Atlanta, 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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