First Hospitality Group Adds Three General Managers to Growing Team of Hospitality Professionals
ROSEMONT, IL. March 16, 2016 — Rosemont, Ill.-based First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG) announced today it has hired two and promoted one to fill general manager positions. First Hospitality Group, Inc. President and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.
After previously working at Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South under FHG's management, Justin Salisbury re-joins FHG as general manager of LaQuinta Inn & Suites Minneapolis-Minnetonka. Felicia Nguyen, who previously served as general manager at Marriott Ann Arbor Fairfield Inn, has been hired as the new general manager at Hampton Inn Ann Arbor-North. FHG has also promoted Shozib Khan from assistant manager at Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West to general manager.
“As we continue to build upon the success and expansion that 2016 has already brought us, Justin and Felicia's passion, drive and commitment will be highly essential to FHG and our LaQuinta and Hampton properties,” said Habeeb. “We've watched Schozib exceed in his role as assistant manager and wear multiple hats at the property from human resources to controller. His dedication to guest service and focus on training will continue to create, set and achieve exceptional expectations at the Wauwatosa property.”
Located five miles outside of downtown Minneapolis, The La Quinta Inn & Suites Minneapolis-Minnetonka is within close proximity to several businesses and corporations and the wonderful wildlife of Lake Minnetonka—offering the ideal blend of comfort and convenience.
The Hampton Inn Ann Arbor-North hotel is ideally located close to Michigan universities and downtown Ann Arbor, which is filled with retail shops and boutiques, a concert house, and the famous Zingerman's Deli. Just a few miles from many of the city's attractions such as the Chrysler Arena and Depot Town, the hotel is also within close proximity to downtown Detroit and the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Centrally located in the Greater Milwaukee Area, The Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West is a state-of-the-art, full-service hotel that offers ideal hotel and meeting accommodations with deluxe amenities. Located 15 minutes from the General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and 10 minutes West of Downtown Milwaukee, the hotel is also within close proximity to Mayfair Mall, Miller Park—home of the Milwaukee Brewers— and The Milwaukee Zoo.
First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG) is a leading hotel management, acquisition and development company with more than 30 years of award-winning experience. FHG's unique people-driven professional culture fosters a team of highly skilled and motivated hospitality experts who consistently deliver outstanding property level performance, as well as memorable and engaging guest experiences. Headquartered in Chicago, FHG's portfolio features 19 brands and 43 properties throughout the Midwest. For more information, visit, www.fhginc.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 
