DALLAS, Tx.April 14, 2016 – HRI Lodging, LLC announced Julianna Viertel will be joining the hotel’s impressive leadership team as the Director of Sales and Marketing. The 32-story, 171-room hotel is located at 1600 Pacific Avenue and recently opened in September 2015.

With more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Viertel most recently served as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Waco where she consistently exceeded Revenue, RevPAR and Sales Productivity Goals. In her new position, Viertel will oversee all aspects of sales and marketing, specifically focusing on building each market segment, maximizing revenue opportunities, and building relationships in the Dallas community.

"We are thrilled to have Julianna leading our sales efforts," said Stephanie Mehail, General Manager. “Her knowledge of the hotel industry and Hilton brand coupled with her passion to build the foundation of a new property will take the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas to new heights.”

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas is a mixed-use hotel and residential complex. The hotel’s New Orleans-based owner, HRI Properties, LLC invested $80 million into the mixed-use project within Dallas’ well-known LTV building, historically significant for its contribution to national banking and business as well as many architectural milestones. Centrally located in the Arts District, the hotel is just steps away from the city’s top museums, restaurants, parks and corporate offices and directly located on the DART Light Rail line.

The new hotel offers high-end amenities and welcoming services for travelers. All Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas guests will enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, more than 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space overlooking Thanks-giving Square, 24-hour business center, state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor pool with relaxing sundeck, stylish restaurant opening later this summer and a 32-story unique high-rise tower offering stunning views of the award-winning Dallas skyline.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas, or call +1 214 299 8982.