VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 9, 2010 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Libby Woltering as Director of Sales for the Holiday Inn SunSpree Virginia Beach.  The hotel is in the final phase of a major renovation & rebranding and will reopen later this spring as the Holiday Inn North, Virginia Beach.  The hotel is located beachfront at the northern end of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and includes 238 guest rooms and nine conference rooms with more than 9700 square feet of meeting space.

Ms. Woltering joins Crestline from the B.F. Saul Hotel Division where she was a sales and catering manager for the Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn National Airport.  She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the College of Charleston and has received numerous industry accolades. Ms. Woltering can be reached at [email protected].

"Libby brings extensive knowledge of the Virginia Beach market, as well as experience in operations procedures for the Holiday Inn brand," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts.  "We welcome her leadership as we prepare to re-launch this beautiful newly renovated hotel," added Denfeld.

The New Holiday Inn North, Virginia Beach Later this spring the all new Holiday Inn North, Virginia Beach will reveal its new look, amenities and services.  The renovation includes fully renovated guest rooms, a 50-seat Movie Theater, a new Kids Klub, a new water feature -- the 'Splish Splash Lagoon' with two lazy rivers and two water slides, a state-of-the-art fitness center, 'Office on the Go,' and an additional oceanfront cafe.

The hotel, which is located directly on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, is at the relaxing north end of the boardwalk.  The hotel's convenient seaside location and resort amenities include an indoor and outdoor pool and a poolside bar.  All guest rooms feature a private balcony, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, a coffeemaker, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, and cable TV with HBO and pay-per-view movies. In addition there is an Executive Club Level and 55 suites.

For dining the hotel offers The Isle of Capri Restaurant located on the sixth floor.  This beautiful romantic spot is an area favorite for fine dining with a view.  There is also the Beach Scenes Coffee Shop which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as the new oceanfront cafe.

The hotel is located at 3900 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451. It is easily accessible from Interstate 264 and is less than 20 miles from Norfolk International Airport. The hotel is a short drive to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Fort Story, Oceana Naval Base and Old Dominion University. For more information and reservations visit online www.holidayinn.com or call 1-757-428-1711.

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 and Crowne Plaza.  For more information visit: www.crestlinehotels.com.

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