Garriann Young Named DOS&M for Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
LOS ANGELES, CA / MCLEAN, VA, May 29, 2008. Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Garriann Young as Director of Sales & Marketing for the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens in Los Angeles. The hotel, which recently completed $8 million in property improvements, is located in downtown Los Angeles near the Civic Center in 'Little Tokyo.' The hotel, which is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, offers 434 guestrooms as well as meeting space and a traditional Japanese garden.
Ms. Young joins Crestline Hotels from Sunstone Hotels where she was the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Sheraton Cerritos in Los Angeles. She brings 20 years of experience in sales with a concentration over the past 10 years in the hospitality industry. Ms. Young has also held sales management positions at the Embassy Suites LAX North and the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort.
"Garriann's background in the Los Angeles market coupled with her leadership and customer service skills make her a perfect match to lead the sales and marketing efforts for the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "The Kyoto Grand is a unique hotel that offers wonderful amenities and ambience. We know that Garriann's background will help deliver an excellent experience for our group and meetings clients," added Denfeld.
Ms. Young attended the University of Texas and Southwest Texas State University. She can be reached at garriann.young@crestlinehotels.com.
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