Annapolis, Md. (June 21, 2018) — Spire Hospitality, one of the nation’s leading and most respected hotel management companies, proudly announces the promotion of Antonio Jones to the role of general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Annapolis. Showcasing one of the Spire Hospitality pillars of internally promoting for available leadership positions, Jones joins the Annapolis team from DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld, where he served as assistant general manager for more than five years, driving significant success for the 1,000+ room property through its multi-million dollar transformation. Jones’ hospitality expertise and passion for elevating the guest experience has already been noted during the short time since taking the helm at DoubleTree by Hilton Annapolis.

“With sound leadership skills and ability to create extraordinary guest satisfaction, Jones was a natural choice for this position,” said Tim Foley, vice president of operations, Spire Hospitality. “Jones’ success at DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld gave him a breadth of experience to now lead the strong DoubleTree by Hilton Annapolis team.”

A standout member of the Spire nation for more than five years, Jones is a New Orleans native. Prior to sharing his skills at the DoubleTree Orlando property, Jones served for five years as the Assistant General Manager of the Maison Dupuy Hotel in New Orleans.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Annapolis is poised just three miles from the United States Naval Academy and is just a short walk from the Annapolis Towne Centre. Guests visiting on leisure or extending business stays visit the historic Maryland State House, the oldest state capital in continuous legislative use in the United States and take tours of the U.S. Naval Academy and the 18th-century Georgian mansion built by William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Historic Dock Street, also known as Ego Alley, invites guests to stroll and gaze at the yachts, sailboats and other watercraft while shopping and dining and sightseeing cruises beckon along Chesapeake Bay.

Owned by AWH Partners, LLC, a privately held real estate investment, development and management firm, Spire Hospitality is a leading provider of management services for hotel owners and investors.

For more information on the DoubleTree by Hilton Annapolis, visit DoubleTree by Hilton Annapolis or call (410) 224-3150.