Anthony Neal Named as Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Manager for Embassy Suites Colorado Springs

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. November 10, 2015

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. November 10, 2015 - Embassy by Hilton Colorado Springs, a Hilton Worldwide all-suite hotel near Pikes Peak currently undergoing a property-wide renovation, announces new Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Manager, Anthony Neal. An industry veteran with a strong background in foodservice, business, leadership and teambuilding, Neal is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the hotel restaurant, Polo Club, direction of banquet cuisine for catered events, development of culinary and lounge programs and management of the food & beverage team.

"I am thrilled to expand my experience while contributing to the hotel and restaurant's growth," says Anthony Neal, executive chef and food & beverage manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs. "I love being a part of this hotel's transformation."

Most recently Neal served as executive chef at North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, Colo., where he was responsible for training and directing kitchen staff, overall food production and writing new menus. As Executive Chef of The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, Colo., Neal successfully supervised all restaurant and banquet operations, assuring high performance from culinary staff under his leadership. Additionally, Neal worked for Hotel Elegante Conference & Event Center as executive chef where he managed the monthly budget for food, labor and inventory while overseeing food production at large.

"Neal has a remarkable track record for success," says General Manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs, Jeff Zelkin. "We're excited to introduce his creative, new culinary programs as our hotel evolves into its new look and feel."

Neal's comprehensive industry experience includes a variety of culinary and catering managerial positions including banquet sous chef and executive sous chef at Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs, sous chef and catering chef at Memorial North Colorado Springs and sous chef at University of Colorado - Colorado Springs.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs boasts a premier location nearby popular Colorado Springs attractions that include Pikes Peak, the United States Air Force Academy and the US Olympic Training Center. Less than 15 miles from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs is an ideal option for leisure and business travelers. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast along with light bites and beverages at the nightly evening reception. Guests have unlimited access to a 24-hour, fully equipped business center and state-of-the fitness Precor® Fitness Center

For more information on Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs, visit www.embassysuitescoloradosprings.com or call 719-599-9100.

About Embassy Suites by Hilton

Embassy Suites by Hilton, one of Hilton Worldwide's twelve market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The full service, upscale brand offers every guest a two-room suite, free made-to-order breakfast and a nightly two-hour reception with complimentary drinks and snacks. Both leisure and business travelers looking for a relaxed, yet sophisticated experience will feel right at home with brand-standard amenities like inviting atriums and complimentary 24-hour business and fitness centers. Embassy Suites by Hilton has 222 hotels with nearly 40 in the pipeline. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com, and connect with Embassy Suites by Hilton at news.embassysuites.com,www.facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels and www.twitter.com/EmbassySuites.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,440 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 730,000 rooms in 97 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information.

About Spire Hospitality

Spire Hospitality, based in Chicago, Ill., is a third-party operator of 5,871 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.