DALLAS, Texas (June 13, 2012) – Starwood's 2011 Westin Hotel of the Year, the Westin Galleria Dallas, announced today that it has hired Courtney Van Amburgh as the Marketing and Social Media Specialist.

Before joining the Westin Galleria Dallas team, Courtney was collaborating marketing and business developments for the hotel and Galleria Dallas. She has over seven years of strategic communications experience and has worked for Communities in Schools Dallas Region, Genesco Sports Enterprises, Moore Norman Technology Center and Jazz in June.

Courtney earned her bachelor’s degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations from University of Oklahoma.

“We are absolutely thrilled Courtney Van Amburgh has joined our team at Westin Galleria,” said John Everett, General Manager of the Westin Galleria Dallas. "We're increasing our presence in the social media community and know Courtney will be a valuable asset to our hotel, given her previous experience in the field."

The Westin Galleria Dallas is the only hotel located within the impressive Galleria shopping center with over 200 shops, restaurants and attractions. The Westin has had 29 consecutive years of AAA 4-diamond awards and was recently awarded Starwood North America 2011 Westin Hotel of the Year. The hotel will also celebrate its 30th anniversary this year.  For more information, please visit www.westingalleriadallas.com.

About The Westin Galleria Dallas
The Westin Galleria Dallas is conveniently located within the impressive Galleria shopping center with over 200 shops, restaurants and attractions. The hotel features 448 renovated guest rooms, including 10 suites and seven Sky Rooms, each appointed with plush Westin Heavenly Beds® and unique custom-designed touches and amenities. The hotel boasts 54,000 square feet of state-of-the-function space, a chic outdoor pool and an expanded WestinWORKOUT® Gym. The Westin Galleria Dallas has had 29 consecutive years of AAA 4-diamond awards and has recently been awarded Starwood North America 2011 Westin Hotel of the Year. For more information, please call (972) 934-9494 or visit www.westingalleriadallas.com.