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MCLEAN, Va. | Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Robert S. Dorr as the Director of Sales & Marketing for the 236 guestroom upscale Westin Virginia Beach Town Center hotel. The hotel, which opened this past November, is the focal point of the Town Center of Virginia Beach, a mixed-use "main street" style development located at the core of the city's Central Business District and the home of its cultural, business and retail activities.

Mr. Dorr joins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from Sage Hospitality where he was the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Holiday Inn Waterbury Hotel & Conference Center. He brings more than 18 years of hospitality industry management experience to his new role having also held positions with the Bedford Springs Resort in PA; the Dolce Heritage Hotel, Resort & Conference Center, Montvale, NJ; and the Goodwin Hotel in Hartford, CT.

"Bob has an extensive background in managing sales and marketing for new and upscale hotels," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "We know his experience and determination will be an asset at the beautiful new Westin Virginia Beach Town Center," added Denfeld.

Mr. Dorr holds a B.A. in Business Administration from West Chester University and an A.A.S. in Hotel Administration from Paul Smith College. Mr. Dorr can be reached at the Westin Virginia Beach at 757-557-0550 or at robert.dorr@crestlinehotels.com.

The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center is a full-service, state-of-the-art, meeting-friendly hotel. Each of its guestrooms offer amenities and services that cater to business and leisure travelers in traditional Westin style with an oversized work desk, two-line cordless telephone with data port, high-speed wired and wireless Internet access, the new Westin WakeCup(R) coffee brewer with complimentary Starbucks(R) coffee, an in-room refreshment center and the Westin's Service Express(R) ("One Call Does it All") that permits guests to dial one extension to facilitate all service requests. For conferences and events, the hotel features 10,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space including an 8,800 square foot ballroom. Guests of the hotel may enjoy the hotel's Taza Restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner or the Lounge/Bar offering cocktails and light fare. Additional amenities include a business center, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool as well as the Westin WORKOUT(R).

The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center is located at 4353 Commerce Street in Virginia Beach, VA, just 10 miles from the oceanfront. There are numerous dining and entertainment options within walking distance of the hotel. For more information and reservations please call 757-557-0550 or visit online at www.westin.com/virginiabeachtowncenter.