VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the promotion of Christopher L. Thiele as General Manager for the Courtyard by Marriott Oceanfront South, Virginia Beach. The hotel features 113 guestroom and 28 suites, all with oceanfront views and balconies. In addition, the hotel offers a 950 square foot meeting room for meetings and events.
Prior to accepting this position, Mr. Thiele was Assistant General Manager at the SpringHill Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel, another Crestline managed property. He brings 15 years of hospitality industry management and operations experience to his new role having previously served as the CFO for Aniesh Corporation Hotel & Management Development Group, and holding operations positions with the Doubletree Hotel, Norfolk, VA, as well as Eddy Farm Retreat & Conference Center, Sparrowbush, NY.
"We are pleased to have the opportunity to promote Chris to General Manager and look forward to his leadership in managing the Courtyard by Marriott Oceanfront South," said Bruce Nelker, Regional Vice President of Operations, Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "Chris did an excellent job at our sister hotel helping to grow profitability and enhance guest service," added Nelker.
Mr. Thiele has a B.S. in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Pennsylvania State University and is active in the hospitality industry. He can be reached at Christopher.Thiele@marriott.com.
About the Courtyard by Marriott Oceanfront South
The hotel boasts a superior location in the center of the Virginia Beach oceanfront at 2501 Atlantic Avenue. All guestrooms feature private balconies with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel is a short drive from the historic cities of Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake & Norfolk. The property is accessible from the Norfolk and Richmond International Airports.
Hotel guests enjoy complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, a fitness room, laundry facilities, and an oceanfront restaurant. The 950 square feet of meeting space is available for banquets, business retreats, luncheons, dinners & social events. For more information and reservations call: 757.491.6222 or online at www.marriott.com.
About 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 66 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with nearly 14,000 rooms in 13 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: www.crestlinehotels.com.
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