WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 20, 2013 – Aaron Wright has been named the Director of Operations of the Washington Marriott, a hotel situated at 22nd and M Street NW in the District’s West End neighborhood.  Mr. Wright joins the hotel from the Bethesda Suites Marriott where he held the position of Director of Hotel Operations since April 2011.

In his new role, Mr. Wright will be responsible for the day-to-day hotel operations for the Washington Marriott including: 470 well-appointed guestrooms and suites, 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space and The Atrium restaurant.

With nearly 15 years at Marriott International, Mr. Wright began his career as an intern at the Wilmington Delaware Downtown Courtyard gaining experience in all operational departments.  Upon graduation, Mr. Wright joined the Philadelphia Airport Marriott as the assistant restaurant manager.  Over the years, he has held multiple management positions including dual assistant general manager of both the Renaissance SouthPark and Marriott SouthPark hotels in Charlotte, N.C.

Mr. Wright attended Delaware State University where he graduated with a degree in hospitality and tourism management.  Aaron currently resides in Maryland with his wife and two sons.

About Washington Marriott
The Washington Marriott is situated at 1221 22nd Street, Northwest Washington, D.C., and is within walking distance of historic Georgetown, Dupont Circle and near the Foggy Bottom Metro Station on the blue and orange lines.  For more information or to make reservations, contact your travel professional, call the hotel directly at (202) 872-1500, or visit www.washingtonmarriott.com.