First Hospitality Group, Inc. Hires Carolyn Murphy as GM at Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown
ROSEMONT, IL. - April 30, 2015. Illinois-based First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG) has hired Carolyn Murphy as the new general manager at the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown in Minneapolis. First Hospitality Group, Inc. President and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.
Murphy comes to Hilton Garden Inn with more than 15 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry. She has earned seven awards as a general manager from CSM Lodging for highest revenue, RevPar Index and House Profit Award.
“Though we are becoming an increasingly large company, FHG prides itself on cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit and empowering our people to take ownership of their local operations,” said Habeeb. “Carolyn's seasoned leadership experience and proven team-building skills will enable her to effectively carry out this vision of success at the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown.”
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown, a recipient of a 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award, is conveniently located just one block from the city's Convention Center and within walking distance of the Nicollet Mall shopping strip. The hotel offers a fully equipped fitness center with an indoor swimming pool, but also offers Marriott's exclusive Stay Fit Kit®s for those who prefer to exercise in the privacy of their own rooms. Guests can grab snacks, drinks and light meals from the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® and start each day with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast from the hotel restaurant, the Garden Grille & Bar.
About First Hospitality Group
First Hospitality Group, Inc. is a national, experienced, and established hospitality management, and development company serving the investment and real estate industries. Since 1985, FHG has been an award-winning pioneer in the hospitality industry. FHG has successfully developed, marketed and managed more than 16 brands and 62 properties throughout the Midwest. Visit www.fhginc.com.
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