Georgia's Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown Names Patrick Palmer as General Manager
ATLANTA, GA. June 17, 2015 - Crowne Plaza® Atlanta - Midtown, currently undergoing a total reimagining with an ultramodern interior design package, is proud to introduce Patrick Palmer as general manager. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Palmer has a proven track record of excellence in leading exceptional hotel performance and guest satisfaction.
"I am thrilled for this opportunity to serve as general manager at this new Crowne Plaza in Atlanta," said Patrick Palmer, general manager of Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Midtown. "The design and programming is forward, intuitive and combined with this team of associates that uphold a high standard of excellence, I am eager to be a part of this hotel's future."
As an associate of Spire Hospitality for 15 years, Palmer previously served as general manager of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pleasant Prairie-Kenosha in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. where he oversaw the successful conversion of the property from Hawthorne Suites to Holiday Inn Express. Palmer worked as director of sales for Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West in Wauwatosa, Wis. where he was responsible for directing the sales team and driving overall revenue for the hotel. Most recently, Palmer served the general manager of Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West where Spire Hospitality recognized him as 'General Manager of the Year' and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts recognized Palmer as 'Best of the Best General Manager of the Year.'
"The level of experience and knowledge that Patrick shares with Spire Hospitality properties is invaluable," said Bill DeForrest, president & CEO of Spire Hospitality. "I am delighted to see what Patrick will bring to the soon-to-be reinvented Crowne Plaza Atlanta and their dynamic team."
Before joining Spire Hospitality, Palmer worked for Marcus Corporation in Milwaukee, Wis. where he served as director of rooms at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis. Palmer also worked with Coastal Hotel Group in Chicago as assistant general manager of Embassy Suites Chicago-North Shore/Deerfield in Deerfield, Ill.
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown is conveniently located near area attractions, world-class shopping and a plethora of restaurants. Immediate highway access or a few short steps to the MARTA subway system offer quick transportation choices to many areas of the city. Delicious cuisine options are available at 590 Grille and the Lobby Cafe & Bar. State-of-the-art fitness center and business traveler-friendly guestrooms combined with special new amenities rolling out later this year, Crowne Plaza Atlanta presents stunning city views and a refreshing outdoor pool.
Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites hotels participate in IHG's guest loyalty program, IHG® Rewards Club, which is the industry's first and largest guest loyalty program with nearly 79 million members. IHG® Rewards Club is free to join and guests can enroll at ihgrewardsclub.com, by downloading the IHG® app, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of any of IHG's more than 4,700 hotels worldwide. All IHG Rewards Club members will have access to free Internet globally in 2014. The scale and diversity of the IHG family of brands means that our hotels can meet our guests' needs whatever the occasion.
For more information on Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown, visit Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown or call 404-877-9000.
About Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts
Part of the IHG global portfolio, the Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts brand is a dynamic upscale hotel brand located in nearly 65 countries around the world in major urban centers, gateway cities and resort destinations. As the fourth largest upscale full-service hotel brand in the world and one of the fastest growing, the Crowne Plaza brand has a solid foundation for future growth. The portfolio has doubled since 2003 to nearly 400 hotels, and the global pipeline has increased fourfold to nearly 100 hotels. At Crowne Plaza hotels, we help our guests feel energized and productive, and our Sleep Advantage® program ensures our guests get a great night's sleep to power through their day. For reservations at Crowne Plaza properties, visit www.crowneplaza.com or call 1-877-2CROWNE.
About Spire Hospitality
Spire Hospitality, based in Chicago, Ill., is a third-party operator of 5,401 room keys and more than 350,000 square feet of meeting space in hotels including unique independents and across celebrated brands such as Hilton Hotels & Resorts, (IHG) InterContinental Hotels Group, (HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts and (MAR) Marriott International. Spire Hospitality offers expertise in all facets of hospitality management and is committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing the value of hotel real estate. For more information, visit www.spirehotels.com.
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