Monday, September 22, 2008

HEI Hotels & Resorts Appoints Joyce Lyle-Freeman General Manager of the Crown Plaza San Antonio Hotel-Riverwalk


SAN ANTONIO, TX – HEI Hotels & Resorts, the nation’s fastest growing private owner/operator of hotel real estate, has appointed Joyce Lyle-Freeman (top right photo) as general manager of the Crown Plaza San Antonio Hotel-Riverwalk, (bottom left photo) a 410-room, AAA 4-Diamond hotel.

“Joyce brings the Crowne Plaza San Antonio-Riverwalk an extensive resume and track record of success,” said Tim Digby, (top left photo) senior vice president of operations for HEI Hotels & Resorts.

“HEI is proud to attract talent of her caliber, and we expect great things under her strong leadership. We are confident her strong work ethic will continue to push her to greater success in San Antonio as part of the HEI team.”

Lyle-Freeman has worked in executive hotel and restaurant management positions throughout her career. Most recently, she was general manager of The Sanderling Resort & Spa on North Carolina’s Outer Banks where she was able to increase occupancy 25% in 2007.

Prior to that, she was general manager of the Radisson High Point City Center in High Point, North Carolina. In her career she has overseen extensive renovation projections and led teams that have won Sales Team of the Year.

“I am excited about the opportunity to lead a tremendous team at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio-Riverwalk,” Lyle-Freeman said. “HEI is a fast-moving organization, known for the development of our associates and growth of the hotel portfolio. This is recipe for success unparalleled in the hospitality industry.”

Media Contact: Jess Petitt, HEI Hotels & Resorts, 203-849-2228, jpetitt@heihotels.com

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