Crestline Appoints Marlin Keranen GM
Crowne Plaza Williamsburg, VA
MCLEAN, VA, September 14, 2006. Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Marlin Keranen as General Manager for The Crowne Plaza Williamsburg, VA. The 303 guest room hotel, with 17,505 square feet of conference space, was acquired earlier this month by Trinity Hotel Investors, LLC. Trinity appointed Crestline Hotels & Resorts as the management company. The Crowne Plaza Williamsburg was recently renovated and enjoys a resort-like location and amenities. It is conveniently located only one-half mile from Colonial Williamsburg.
Mr. Keranen joins Crestline Hotels from the Holiday Inn on King in Toronto, Ontario, Canada where he was vice president/general manager. He brings extensive hospitality industry management experience that spans three decades. In addition to his prior position in Toronto, Mr. Keranen has also managed Sheraton, Hilton, and Radisson Hotels and held various positions with John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. and Ramada Corporation.
"Marlin brings an extensive track record of excellent hotel management and performance skills," said Dave Durbin, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "Under his leadership we anticipate positive improvements in guest service and satisfaction at this property, as well as strong returns for our owners," added Durbin.
Mr. Keranen served in the U.S. Army from 1969 -1972 working for the Army Security Association (ASA). He holds numerous industry certifications including CPFM -- Certified Hotel Administrator. He has been an active participant in the hospitality industry having recently chaired both the Toronto Entertainment District Association (TEDA) and the Toronto Entertainment Marketing Committee and was an active member of Tourism Toronto serving on both the Board and Marketing Committee. Mr. Keranen can be reached at marlin.keranen@crestlinehotels.com.
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