Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown Welcomes Charles Overstreet as Director of Catering
ATLANTA, GA. August 5, 2015 - Crowne Plaza® Atlanta Midtown, currently undergoing a total reimagining with an ultramodern interior design package and a dual-branded transformation, proudly introduces Charles Overstreet as director of catering. With more than 33 years of hospitality and leadership experience, Overstreet is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the catering department and day-to-day maintenance of both internal and external catering functions.
“Charlie brings a lot of talent to the table,” says Patrick Palmer, general manager of Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown. “Undoubtedly he will help to uphold the elevated standard of excellence customers of the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown may expect when doing business with our hotel.”
Most recently, Overstreet worked as senior national sales and task force consultant for PHM Hospitality in Dallas, where he improved operational and sales performance providing consultation to internationally acclaimed brands. Among his previous roles, Overstreet served as regional director of convention services for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, and was instrumental in achieving the Pinnacle and Gold Key Awards for hotel excellence. Overstreet has held senior management positions with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).
“I am excited to share my passion for the industry and use my experience in helping shape the new Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown,” says Overstreet. “It is an honor to have this opportunity to work among a dynamic team of like-minded experts.”
Overstreet has been recognized in leading industry publications including Meetings Monthly Magazine. He is active in professional and charity organizations. Overstreet has served on the faculty for continuing education at The Association for Convention Operations Management (ACOM) and sat on the board of directors for the Brothers Foundation. Overstreet has served as the Atlanta chapter vice president and board member for the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE).
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown is conveniently located near area attractions, world-class shopping and a plethora of restaurants. Immediate highway access are 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. Connect with us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/crowneplaza or Facebook: www.Facebook.com/crowneplaza. 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.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
