First Hospitality Group, Inc. Hires General Manager at Michigan Hotel
Andrew White takes on leading position at Residence Inn in Grand Rapids
ROSEMONT, IL - May 23, 2014 - Rosemont, Illinois-based First Hospitality Group, Inc., (FHG) announced today the hiring of Andrew White as the general manager of the Residence Inn Grand Rapids West. FHG President and COO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.
White joins the team with eight years of hospitality management experience in budget control, turnover management, and sales and guest satisfaction. He most recently served as the general manager of the Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids North and has also managed Hyatt and Marriot properties.
In his new role with FHG, White will be responsible for overseeing staffing, training, sales, guest satisfaction, revenue management, marketing and overall operations of the hotel.
“Andrew's industry experience and proven leadership abilities make him a great fit for our company and its progressive approach to hotel management,” said Habeeb. “Though we continue to expand our footprint in the Midwest, FHG remains focused on what has made us successful from day one: delivering outstanding results at each of the unique properties in our portfolio, including the Residence Inn Grand Rapids West.” The 90-suite Residence Inn Grand Rapids West is located near some of Grand Rapids' best attractions, including Fredrick Meijer Gardens, Fifth Third Ballpark, The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and the Van Andel Arena. The hotel also has a complimentary buffet breakfast, a full service business center and a fitness center.
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 over 16 brands and 55 properties throughout the Midwest. Visit www.fhginc.com.
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