Ms. VanderBes joins Crestline after most recently serving as Area General Manager for Crossroads Hospitality where she successfully opened a Hampton Inn in Milpitas while concurrently operating their Fremont property and functioning as General Manager for both hotels.  David L. Durbin, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. states, "Throughout her career, Sandy has earned a superb reputation for her candor and strategic insight, a proven track record of delivering results and strong leadership skills.  Her background includes hospitality operations, food & beverage and accounting experience.  This combination is an ideal fit with Crestline�s focus on operational excellence. We are pleased to have such an outstanding and accomplished individual joining our management team." 

Ms. VanderBes can be reached at the hotel located at 1300 Chesapeake Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 or (408) 747-0999 (phone) or [email protected] (e-mail).

Also Crestline Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Michael West as General Manager at the 176-room 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 [email protected] (e-mail).

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. 

Barceló Crestline Corporation is the parent company of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.  Barceló Crestline also leases and has investments in hotel properties.

Note: Certain matters discussed herein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995.