First Hospitality Group, Inc. Hires GM at Hilton Garden Inn in Minneapolis
Seasoned hotel professional Dustin Pinkerton joins FHG team
ROSEMONT, IL - January 6, 2014 - Rosemont, Illinois-based First Hospitality Group, Inc., (FHG) announced today the hiring of Dustin Pinkerton as the general manager at the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown. First Hospitality Group, Inc. President and COO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.
As the general manager, Pinkerton's primary responsibility will be to ensure excellence of guest service. He will also oversee all hotel operations from the front office to housekeeping as well as sales and marketing functions.
“Dustin is a service-oriented leader with a passion for delivering results,” said Habeeb. “We are pleased to add him to our growing team of the industry's best professionals and look forward to seeing him thrive at the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis.”
Pinkerton has managed hotels for more than ten years for a host of brands such as Doubletree, JW Marriott, Sheraton and Ramada Continental. He most recently served as the general manager at the Doubletree Suites in Minneapolis where he specialized in GSS improvement, rooms management, RevPar and sales.
The Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown is in close proximity to some of the city's top attractions and venues including the Convention Center and the Nicollet Mall. The property also offers amenities tailored to healthy-living focused guests including a full-range fitness center, indoor swimming pool, ergonomic chairs and Stay Fit Kits ® available for convenient in-room exercise.
First Hospitality Group, Inc., is a national, experienced, and established hospitality management, and development company serving the investment and real estate industries. Since 1985, FHG has been an award-winning pioneer in the hospitality industry. FHG has successfully developed, marketed and managed over 16 brands and 50 properties throughout the Midwest. Visit www.fhginc.com.
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