Dori Familiant Appointed General Manager Hilton McLean Tysons Corner

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USA, McLean, Virginia. February 15, 2018

Dori Familiant has been appointed general manager of Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, according to Doug Gehret, Area Vice President, Park Hotels.  Located in the Northern Virginia Technology corridor close to many major corporate headquarters, including Hilton headquarters, the 458-room hotel serves as an Innovation Hub where many of new meeting, guest room, service, technology and food and beverage concepts are tested.  His appointment is effective immediately and he will oversee the day-to-day operations of Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

Prior to this appointment, Familiant held the general manager position at DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC-Crystal City where, over the last eight years, he spearheaded the hotel's complete renovation and upgrades. Under his leadership, the hotel was recognized for best-improved SALT performance for Hilton in 2015.  From 2007 to 2009, Familiant served as general manager of Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport and was involved in all phases of the hotel's $18.5 million renovations. There he also initiated Team Members training and utilized various motivational tools that led to measurable improvements in Guest satisfaction. Familiant began his career with Hyatt as a management trainee and held a variety of management positions across the US including a general manager position in Houston and Firesky Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ.  In 2005, he joined Hilton as general manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale.

A graduate of Washington State University, with a B.A. in Hotel and Restaurant Administration, Familiant is involved with the Metro D.C.  hospitality community, serving as a board member of the Crystal City Business Improvement District, Commissioner of the Arlington Economic Development Commission, Chairperson of Arlington Chamber of Commerce's Hotel GM committee and Executive Committee member of the Northern Virginia Hotel Association.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,100 properties with nearly 838,000 rooms in 103 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world's most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences - every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can't be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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