Adam Kipple to lead the Courtyard by Marriott Austin North

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging is pleased to announce Adam Kipple has been promoted to the general manager of the Courtyard Austin South, leaving his previous position as the general manager of the SpringHill Suites Austin South.

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"I have truly enjoyed my time with White Lodging and am looking forward to my continued growth with such a great company," said Kipple. "This hotel has a great opportunity to accomplish some amazing results, and I'm honored to be on the team."

Kipple joined White Lodging in February 2004 as an office manager, quickly progressing his career through various positions at multiple hotels, giving him a wide range of experience. At the Courtyard Austin North, he plans to establish a successful presence in the North Austin market, while providing each guest with exceptional service and a rewarding environment to his team.

"Adam is a great White Lodging story as he started as maintenance manager and worked his way through that department as well as rooms and sales before becoming a General Manager," said regional vice president Kevin Grandin. "The Courtyard will be Adam's 5th brand as General Manager."

The Courtyard Austin North, 12330 N. IH-35, has 145 rooms and is located a short drive from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport as well as downtown Austin and the University of Texas. For more information on the hotel, visit www.marriott.com/ausnp.

White Lodging Services Corporation - was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Ind. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid-to large-scale hotels across the country. Its current portfolio consists of more than 158 hotels in 20 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Preferred Hotels, Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com.

Contact:
Kathleen Quilligan
Phone: 219.472.2861
Fax: 219.472.2273

SOURCE White Lodging Services Corporation