WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 24, 2010 -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Katherine A. Saad, CMP as Director of Sales & Marketing for the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort in Singer Island, FL.  The 223 guest room hotel is an upscale property ideally located on the tranquil four-mile stretch of sandy beach on prestigious Singer Island near Palm Beach.  Area attractions include the exciting nightlife of Clematis Street, shopping at CityPlace, championship golf courses including the PGA Golf Club, and the trendy boutiques and galleries of Worth Avenue.

Ms. Saad rejoins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from Walt Disney World where she was Senior Catering and Convention Services Manager at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista.  Prior to that she was with Crestline where she held several sales positions including Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn, Baltimore.  She brings 10 years of hospitality industry sales experience to her new role.  She began her hospitality career at the Hilton Singer Island Resort as a Sales Catering Manager.  

"We are pleased to welcome Katherine back to Crestline and to the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts.  "Her knowledge of the property, the market and her leadership skills are an excellent combination for success at this beautiful resort property," added Denfeld.

Ms. Saad holds a B.A. from Chatham College in Pennsylvania and is active in the hospitality industry.  She can be reached at [email protected].

The Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort
The Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort is located 12 miles from the Palm Beach International Airport and minutes from all of Palm Beaches' cultural, business, and recreational activities.  The resort's 223 guest rooms and suites are well-appointed with a spacious and contemporary design.  All guest rooms feature balconies and enjoy either an ocean view or island view of the Inter Coastal waterway. For dining, the resort features Coconuts on the Beach serving South Florida Regional Cuisine with distinctive island flair, as well as traditional favorites.  Al Fresco dining and cocktails on the beachside deck and bar are also available.  Additional resort amenities include a heated swimming pool, a children's pool, a private sandy beach fronting the resort, jogging trail, fitness center and an extensive variety of ocean activities available onsite and nearby including wave runners and parasailing.  World class golf is also nearby.

The resort's meeting and banquet facilities encompass 4,600 square feet of indoor and outdoor space and can graciously accommodate groups of up to 150 attendees.  For more information or reservations for the Hilton Singer Island Resort call 561-848-3888 or visit online at www.hilton.com.

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 65 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with nearly 13,500 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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