Washington D.C. – Crestline Hotels & Resorts Inc. recently named Joseph Zarza of the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington D.C. as the recipient of the 2007 Full Service General Manager of the Year Award.
This prestigious honor was announced at the recent annual General Manager’s Meeting at Barceló La Jolla de Mismaloya hotel in Puerto Vallarta. This award recognizes a full service General Manager with a combination of positive qualities including high scores on the Associate Opinion and Guest Service surveys in addition to achieving budgeted revenues and focusing on a profitable bottom line.
“I am very pleased and proud to receive this award and recognition from Crestline,” stated Mr. Zarza.
An employee of the Phoenix Park Hotel for 20 years, Mr. Zarza is also the Chairman of the Hotel Association of Washington D.C. and President of the Washington D.C. chapter of SKAL International. As a leader among downtown Washington D.C. hotels, Phoenix Park is located just one block from the U.S. Capitol and features luxury, Celtic-inspired accommodations.
Prior to joining Phoenix Park Hotel, Mr. Zarza maintained positions at Sonesta and Fairmont hotels.
About Phoenix Park Hotel: From Hollywood stars to senators, lobbyists pleading their case to summer vacationers, Phoenix Park Hotel, an historic boutique hotel in Washington DC, offers the impeccable accommodations and unrivaled location to attract them all. Just minutes from Capitol Hill and the National Mall, the Phoenix Park stands apart from other hotels in Washington DC for the timeless charm and genuine Irish hospitality it exudes from every room and every service. For more information, visit http://www.phoenixparkhotel.com/
About Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.: Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the company presently manages 70 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with nearly 14,600 rooms in 14 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages 13 independent properties in major US markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Crestline also manages properties under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Renaissance, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza and Wyndham.
