Appointments & Promotions

Crestline Appoints Duane Gauthier GM Sheraton Virginia Beach

FAIRFAX, VA - March 1, 2010 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the promotion of Duane Gauthier to General Manager for the Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. The 198 guest room upscale hotel is located beachfront, just steps from the ocean, at the northern end of Virginia Beach. The hotel also offers more than 15,000 square feet of meeting space.

Mr. Gauthier was formerly the General Manager for the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Virginia Beach, also a Crestline managed property. Mr. Gauthier brings more than 13 years of hospitality operations and management experience to his new position having managed several hotels for Tidewater Hotels & Resorts and for Winegardner & Hammons prior to joining Tidewater.

"Duane has an outstanding record in managing properties with efficiency and excellent guest service," said James Carroll, Chief Operating Officer, Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "We look forward to his leadership at this important property," added Carroll.

Mr. Gauthier holds an Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration from Thomas Nelson Community College, VA, as well as many hospitality designations. He can be reached at Duane.Gauthier@crestlinehotels.com.

The Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel
Located directly on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront at the relaxing north end of the boardwalk, the hotel features a convenient seaside location and resort amenities including an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center and concierge service. In addition, the hotel is in close proximity to 25 golf courses and a tennis center. The hotel is a 'smoke free property' and dogs are permitted by reservation in select guest rooms. All guest rooms feature the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(SM) Bed with a cozy duvet and high speed internet access. For dining there is Aqua VI Restaurant that offers American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. For casual dining there is also Sea Sprays on the Boardwalk. The hotel is located at 3501 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451. It is easily accessible from Interstate 264 and is less than 20 miles from Norfolk International Airport. The hotel is a short drive to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Fort Story, Oceana Naval Base and Old Dominion University. For more information and reservations visit online www.sheraton.com or call 1-757-425-9000.

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