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PM Hotel Group Continues Portfolio Growth with the Addition of Hyatt Regency Brand

PM Hotel Group, one of the nation's leading third-party hotel management companies, is proud to announce they are expanding their relationship with Hyatt Hotels Corporation and assuming management of the 316-room Hyatt Regency Fairfax. This signals the continued evolution of the company's portfolio which now includes 2 Hyatt brands, a collection of independent and historic properties and 20 distinct Hilton and Marriott brands.

Marc Fournier has been appointed as General Manager at The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel

Mr. Fournier rejoins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from Remington Hotels where he was the General Manager at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, Princeton, NJ. He brings more than 20 years of hospitality industry management experience to The Mason Inn having also served in executive positions with Radisson, Weingardner Hammons, and Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. Mr. Fournier holds a B.A. from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI and is a certified 6 Sigma Champion. He was also an Adjunct Instructor for Keystone Community College and Mercer County Community College, as well as a Board Advisor for the Greater Princeton Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Alejandro Peralta has been appointed as Sales Manager Southeast U.S. at Barceló Hotels & Resorts

Barceló Hotels & Resorts, a leading global hotelier with more than 80 years in the industry, appoints Alejandro Peralta to sales manager for the southeast region. Based in Miami, Peralta will be responsible for the sales and promotion of Barceló Latin American resorts to consumers and travel industry partners in the southeastern United States.

Omar Palacios has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Playa Hotels & Resorts

Playa Hotels & Resorts announced today that Omar Palacios has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Palacios joins Playa following eleven years at Kerzner International Limited, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for One&Only Resorts, Kerzner's luxury hotel brand. Mr. Palacios' appointment follows the recent recapitalization and restructuring of the Company, which enables it to operate on a standalone basis. The Company was established in 2006 to invest in the acquisition and development of all-inclusive beachfront resorts in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean. Presently the Company owns 17 properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. These properties operate under the Barcelo brand which is owned by Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, and under the Dreams and Secrets brands, which are owned by AMResorts.

James Carroll has been appointed as President & CEO at Crestline Hotels & Resorts and President & CEO of Barcelo Crestline Corporation

Bruce Wardinski, Chairman of Barcelo Crestline Corporation today announced the promotion and appointment of James Carroll to President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts and Barcelo Crestline Corporation. Barcelo Crestline Corporation is the parent company of Crestline Hotels & Resorts which is among the five largest hospitality management firms in the U.S. The appointment comes as Bruce Wardinski, who was formerly President & CEO of Barcelo Crestline, assumes the position of Chairman of the Board for Barcelo Crestline Corporation. Prior to accepting his expanded position, Mr. Carroll served as the Chief Operating Officer for Crestline Hotels & Resorts, and before that, served as the Chief Financial Officer for Barcelo Crestline Corporation. Mr. Carroll joined Barcelo Crestline in 2004 from Dell, Inc. where he held several operations and financial management positions. During his tenure at Barcelo Crestline, Mr. Carroll also served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer.