Michael West Appointed General Manager For Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Town Center
	McLEAN, VA � July 30, 2003 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Michael West as General Manager at the Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Town Center. Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will manage the hotel. The property is scheduled to open in November 2003.
Mr. West has been with Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. since 1991. Among his various positions with the company, he most recently served as the Director of Convention Services and Convention Center Manager at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. �Mike has earned this position through his hard work and dedication in serving our customers,� states David L. Durbin, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. �His knowledge of the Hampton Roads area and his hands-on operational approach will certainly allow him to lead our Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Town Center to a successful opening and beyond!� Mr. West is a graduate of Georgia Southern College in Statesboro, Georgia. He can be reached in the pre-opening office (757) 326-6200 (phone) or michael.west@crestlinehotels.com (e-mail). About the Hotel The seven-story, 176-room Hilton Garden Inn, Virginia Beach Town Center is part of a planned public/private development that will consist of several office buildings, retail outlets and a performing arts center. The City of Virginia Beach selected Armada/Hoffler as Master Developer of its Town Center. Barcel� Crestline was selected as the joint venture partner and Crestline Hotels & Resorts will manage the hotel. A variety of amenities will be offered for both the business and leisure traveler. Features include over 3000 square feet of meeting and event space, a complimentary 24-hour business center, guestrooms with an oversized work desk plus two telephones and high speed Internet access. All guests will enjoy the microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker in every guestroom. The property offers a swimming pool, whirlpool, and fitness center, and a Pavilion Pantry� convenience mart which will sell snacks and sundry items 24-hours a day. About the Companies: Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. manages and leases 40 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with over 8600 rooms in seventeen states and the District of Columbia. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages properties independently and under such well regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Renaissance, Wyndham and Radisson. Additional information about the hotel management company is available at the company�s web site: www.crestlinehotels.com. Barcel� Crestline Corporation is the parent company of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Barcel� Crestline also leases and has investments in hotel properties. Additional information about Barcel� Crestline is available at the company�s web site: www.barcelocrestline.com.