Craig Williams Named GM Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands

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. August 03, 2010

Hilton Hotels announced the appointment of Craig Williams to general manager of the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., effective immediately. Williams has spent the majority of his career with Hilton Worldwide, having held managerial roles at Embassy Suites, Doubletree and Hilton-branded properties across the country. A native of Australia, Williams joined Hilton Hotels in 1989 and has excelled in the areas of operations, sales, marketing, and food and beverage.

In his new role, Williams will be responsible for overseeing daily operations at the 355-room suburban New Jersey hotel, which is conveniently located near the IZOD Center, Meadowlands Exposition Center and area shopping centers, including Jersey Gardens, Garden State Plaza, Riverside Square Mall and Paramus Park Mall. He brings to the position a broad knowledge of the metro New York and suburban New Jersey markets.

“Craig's experience and qualifications, combined with his strong relationships in northern New Jersey, make him well suited to manage this hotel,” said Ted Ratcliff, senior vice president, operations, eastern North America, Hilton Worldwide. “His vast knowledge and familiarity with the area, including the ever-popular Meadowlands Sports Complex, is extremely beneficial in targeting both the leisure and group business markets to the area. We're thrilled to appoint such a seasoned veteran to this position.”

Most recently, Williams spent eight years as general manager of the Embassy Suites Secaucus - Meadowlands in Secaucus, N.J. During this time, he successfully restructured the 261-room hotel through a series of projects and initiatives, including a $12 million renovation extending over a four-year period. Previously, Williams served two years as general manager of the Embassy Suites Syracuse in East Syracuse, N.Y.

Prior to his tenure with Embassy Suites, Williams held various managerial positions with Doubletree Hotels in New York City and southern California. As assistant general manager of the 460-room Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square, Williams was actively involved in a $20 million renovation. In California, he opened two Doubletree properties in the competitive San Diego area within a six-month period. Williams launched his career with the company as an assistant food and beverage manager at the Doubletree San Diego Mission Valley, which is now a Hilton hotel.

Williams is active in the community as a member of the Meadowlands Liberty Convention & Visitors Bureau's Tourism Advisory Council and chairman of Meadowlink, a public/private commuter program in northern New Jersey. Prior to coming to the United States, he served with honor in the Australian Defense Force.

Williams recently graduated magna cum laude with an associate's degree in business from Union County College in Cranford, N.J. He resides in Union County with his wife and two children.

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