Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of John Daw as General Manager for the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of John L. Daw as General Manager for the 410 guest room Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel.  The upscale property was recently re-branded as a Renaissance following a multi-million dollar renovation.  The hotel is attached to the Palm Springs Convention Center and serves both the meetings market as well as leisure travelers.  Its location, renovation and rebranding firmly position the hotel as the Palm Springs' convention headquarters hotel, offering more than 30,000 square feet of convention space, which when combined with the adjacent Convention Center, has the ability to offer 180,000 square feet of conference space all on the same level and under one roof.

Mr. Daw joins Crestline from the Pyramid Hotel Group where he oversaw operations for that company's properties in Florida and South Carolina. He brings 30 years of hospitality industry operations and sales experience to this position.  During his career he has held management positions at various Marriott and Renaissance hotels and resorts throughout the U.S.

"John's extensive experience in successfully managing destination hotels that appeal to both leisure and meeting guests provides a perfect combination for operating the Renaissance Palm Springs," said James Carroll, Chief Operating Officer of Crestline Hotels & Resorts.  "We look forward to his leadership and vision as we continue to position this new hotel as the premier choice for conventions, as well as leisure stays," added Carroll.

Mr. Daw holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  He can be reached at [email protected].

The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel

Located in the heart of Palm Springs and adjacent to the Palm Springs Convention Center, this fabulous new resort offers the best of this famous destination and is a short walk from the restaurants, shops, art galleries and nightlife of Palm Canyon Drive.  The newly renovated hotel includes a 60,000 square foot outdoor courtyard that features Palm Spring's largest swimming pool at 5,000 square feet, private cabanas with lounge chairs, ceiling fans & compact refrigerators, a spa tub, poolside food & beverage, as well as a separate children's pool and play area for family fun!  The chic resort environment incorporates state-of-the art technology into all guest rooms and public spaces, and DATE, an upscale restaurant noted for its fresh local cuisine, and ROCKS, a lavish ultra-lounge. Additional amenities include a fitness center, gift shop, and concierge service.  Each of the guest rooms and suites is tastefully appointed for luxury and includes "R" Bedding, a 32" flat screen TV with plug and play, as well as wireless internet service.  The entire hotel is a non-smoking facility.

The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel is located at 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs. For more information visit: www.marriott.com/pspbr or call 760-322-6000.  

About Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies.  Founded in 2000, the company presently manages 65 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with nearly 13,200 rooms in 13 states and the District of Columbia.  Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages 12 independent properties in major US markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington D.C.  Crestline also manages properties under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Renaissance, Sheraton, and Crowne Plaza.  For more information visit: www.crestlinehotels.com.

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SOURCE Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.