Carl Dees Appointed GM of Georgian Terrace Hotel, Atlanta
ATLANTA, GA, February 12, 2009 - Officials of The Georgian Terrace Hotel, Atlanta's iconic hotel, today announced the promotion of Carl Dees to general manager. In his new role, Dees will be primarily responsible for overseeing the completion of the property's current $11 million renovation, as well as the day-to-day operations of the hotel. The luxury, all-suite hotel is owned by a real estate fund managed by San Francisco-based Fremont Realty Capital, with management provided by Virginia-based Crescent Hotels & Resorts.
"Carl Dees is a well respected, hotel professional with more than 25 years of hospitality experience," said Matthew Reidy, senior managing director of Fremont Realty Capital. "He brings with him a successful track record of directing properties under such brands as Hilton and Marriott, while improving upon their bottom lines. His proven leadership skills, high energy and creative approach to hospitality will help drive the renovation project and long term success of The Georgian Terrace."
Before joining The Georgian Terrace Hotel, Dees was general manager of the 224-room Livonia Marriott in Mich., where he oversaw a $4.9 million renovation. Prior to that, he was general manager of the Detroit Airport Marriott in Romulus, Mich., which generated $10 million in annual revenue under his supervision. He studied Business Administration at Mississippi State University, Meridian campus.
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