Ms. Thompson brings extensive hospitality industry experience in sales and marketing to her new position. She joins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from Hilton Hotels Corporation where she was the Director of Sales for the Hiltons of Washington, DC: the Hilton Washington and the Capital Hilton. Prior to this position, Ms. Thompson was Director of Sales & Marketing for the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. Ms. Thompson has also held sales and marketing positions with Wyndham Hotels and Benchmark Hospitality.

"Kristen is a true asset to her team as she brings experience in managing multiple properties simultaneously and successfully," said Vicki Denfeld, SVP of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "She has extensive knowledge of the suburban Washington DC market and is a proven team leader," added Denfeld.

Ms. Thompson can be reached at [email protected].

About the Hotels

The Sheraton Reston Hotel - This premiere full-service facility, in the heart of the corporate corridor between Dulles and downtown Washington DC, features 301 guestrooms and 21,000 square feet of meeting space including the 5,500 square foot Diamond Ballroom and 18 Executive Meeting Rooms. 

The Westin Reston Heights is scheduled to open in the Spring of 2008 and will exemplify modern luxury. In addition to the 175 guestrooms, the hotel will have 1,150 square feet of meeting space.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the Company presently manages 48 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with 11,000 rooms in 14 states and the District of Columbia.