David Ragland Appointed GM Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport
FAIRFAX, VA, June 8, 2009 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of David Ragland as General Manager for the 158 guest room Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport, Maryland. The hotel, which is convenient to both Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC, is located adjacent to the Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
Mr. Ragland joins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from LTD Management where he was General Manager at the Hilton Garden Inn, Glen Allen, VA. He brings more than 14 years of hospitality industry management experience to this new role having also been the General Manager at the Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC and the Dulles Airport Courtyard by Marriott.
"David's extensive management experience, coupled with his in-depth knowledge of the greater Washington, DC market, makes him an excellent choice for the Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport," said Dave Durbin, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "He brings a proven track record of growing revenue and building customer loyalty," added Durbin.
Ms. Ragland served in the U.S. Air Force and has taken several industry training courses. He can be reached at the Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport at 1-410-691-0500 or at:
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