Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Joseph Hemerka, CHA as General Manager for the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside Hotel

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Joseph Hemerka, CHA, to General Manager for the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside Hotel.  The beachfront hotel features 150 ocean view guestrooms all with balconies overlooking the ocean and boardwalk, as well as 2,490 square feet of meeting and conference space.  

Mr. Hemerka joins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from GF Management Company where he was the General Manager for the Holiday Inn Norfolk Airport, VA.  He brings more than 25 years of hospitality industry management experience to this position including executive operations and management positions with Sage Hospitality and John Q. Hammons, Inc.  He began his hospitality career with Marriott International.

"Joe's extensive experience in the mid-Atlantic region and the Holiday Inn brand make him a perfect fit for this prime beachfront hotel," said James Carroll, President & CEO, Crestline Hotels & Resorts.  "He also brings extensive resort management experience and a true commitment to leadership and excellence in guest service," added Carroll.

Mr. Hemerka holds a BS in Hotel Management from Florida International University.  In addition, he has several industry designations including Certified Hotel Administrator.  He can be reached at [email protected].

The Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside Hotel

Located directly on the boardwalk, the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside offers well appointed oceanfront guestrooms each with a private balcony and equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access and HBO.

Perfect for family vacations, business travel, or that special weekend getaway, guests can enjoy room service or dining in Latitudes Attitudes Bar & Grill that is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also an oceanfront outdoor cafe for a relaxing meal overlooking the beach.

Located at 2101 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, the hotel is in walking distance to the Virginia Aquarium, Fishing Pier and Convention Center. It is easily accessible from I-264 and 20 miles from Norfolk International Airport.  For more information and reservations visit:  www.vboceanside.com or call 757.491.1500.

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 48 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with nearly 8,800 rooms in 11 states and the District of Columbia.  Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages 10 independent properties in major US markets including Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington D.C.  Crestline also manages properties under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Sheraton, and Crowne Plaza.  For more information visit:  www.crestlinehotels.com.

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SOURCE Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.