NEWPORT NEWS, Va. and MCLEAN, Va. | Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Cheryl Johnson as Director of Sales & Marketing for the full-service, upscale 256 guest room Newport News Marriott at City Center in Virginia. The Hotel and Conference Center opened last year and is the focal point of the new City Center at Oyster Point. The property is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts.

Ms. Johnson joins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from the Omni Newport News Hotel where her most recent position was Director of Sales & Marketing. She brings more than 16 years of hospitality management experience to her new role including a 10 year tenure at the Omni Newport News and six years at the Holiday Inn, Hampton, VA.

"Cheryl brings excellent qualifications to lead the sales and marketing efforts for this new and vibrant hotel," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "Her in-depth knowledge of the market is complemented by her commitment to customer service. We welcome her leadership at the Newport News Marriott at City Center," added Denfeld.

Ms. Johnson attended Old Dominion University in Virginia and has earned many industry accolades. She can be reached at [email protected].

The Newport News Marriott at City Center

The Newport News Marriott at City Center is an eleven-story hotel and conference facility that includes 256 deluxe guestrooms, a Concierge Guest Level, and over 25,000 square feet of elegant and dramatic meeting and banquet space. The hotel features a 12,000 square foot ballroom, a 4,400 square foot junior ballroom, and a 6,500 square foot rotunda, which is a glass encased atrium, offering a unique setting for gatherings. There is extensive pre- function space throughout the conference area. In addition, the 10th floor Concierge Level features an executive Board Room with sweeping views of the fountains in City Center.

The guest rooms are warm and welcoming, while featuring contemporary amenities such as high-speed Internet access, room service, robes, and granite baths with upgraded toiletries. The Presidential Suite is located on the 10th floor and offers breathtaking vistas. For dining, the hotel's restaurant, Rockefeller's, features native cuisine from the waters of Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Additional amenities include an indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool, fitness center, business center, as well as garage parking.

The Newport News Marriott at City Center is the focal point of the City Center at Oyster Point, a high-density, new urbanist public-private partnership between the City of Newport News and Newport News Town Center, LLC, City Center's master developer. It is located at 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, and is minutes from the Newport News/Williamsburg Airport and Interstate 64. For information and reservations visit: or call 1-757-873-9299. Information about City Center at Oyster Point is available at .

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the Company presently manages 49 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with over 11,200 rooms in 14 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages properties independently and under such well regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Renaissance, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza and Wyndham. Additional information about the hotel management company is available at the company's web site: .

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Gayle MacIntyre
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Crestline Hotels & Resorts