ABERDEEN, Md., July 21, 2010 -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Patricia Scott as Director of Sales for the 120 guestroom Courtyard by Marriott & the adjoining 78 guestroom Residence Inn hotel.  The co-joined hotels enable guests to choose either of the two Marriott brands in one convenient location.  The properties share several amenities and services such as parking facilities, meeting space and a fitness center.

Ms. Scott joins Crestline from the Hotel DuPont Wilmington, DE where she was the Conference Services Manager.  She brings 13 years of hospitality industry sales and operations experience to this position having also worked for the Embassy Suites Hotel, Newark, DE and the Homewood Suites Hotel, Wilmington, DE.

"Patty brings extensive knowledge of the mid-Atlantic region, as well as a wonderful reputation for guest service and team management, to her position in Aberdeen," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts.  "We look forward to her leadership and her ability to help us grow our business for these two fine hotels," added Denfeld.

Ms. Scott attended San Jose State University, CA.  She is a member of Meeting Planners International and active in the hospitality industry. She can be reached at [email protected].

About The Hotels
The Courtyard by Marriott and The Residence Inn at Ripken Stadium are located at 830 Long Drive, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001.  In addition to being adjacent to the Cal Ripken Minor League Stadium they are in close proximity to Battelle, Clorox, Frito Lay, Rite Aid, Pier 1 and the Aberdeen Proving Ground-Army Ordnance Center.  The hotels are easily accessible from Interstate 95, and are a 50 minute drive from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) International Airport.  Together the hotels offer 198 guestrooms, 2230 square feet of meeting space, swimming pool, fitness facility, a restaurant in the Courtyard and the Hearth Room in the Residence Inn.  For more information and reservations, please call 1-800-321-2211 or visit online at:  www.marriott.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 13,200 rooms in 13 states and the District of Columbia.  Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages 12 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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