JACKSON, Ms (December 21, 2015) –– Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown has appointed Brian B. Berry as the hotel’s general manager.
As general manager, Berry will be responsible for directing all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, hotel administration and all sales and marketing efforts. Berry brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked for nearly 20 years in the hospitality industry.
Berry has held positions of increasing responsibility with groups including PHD Hospitality, Eagle Hospitality Development and HP-Hotels serving as Corporate Director of Operations, General Manager and Senior Director of Development in hotels across the country. His hotel Brand experience includes Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, InterContinental, La Quinta Inn and Suites and Choice Hotels.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brian as our General Manager,” said Gary Gutierrez, President of HRI Lodging LLC, the hotel’s New Orleans’s based Management Company. “His established track record, comprehensive lodging experience makes him an excellent fit for in this important position.”
Located in the heart of downtown Jackson, Mississippi's historic district, the Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown hotel is within walking distance of many Jackson attractions including the Jackson Convention Complex, the Mississippi Museum of Art, the Mississippi State Capitol and the Governor's Mansion. Built in 1923 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the renovated building formerly known as the King Edward Hotel is a cherished downtown Jackson landmark. The hotel has 186 guest rooms and suites with 7,300 square feet of elegant event space, including a ballroom for 325 guests, and is a 20 minute drive from the Jackson International Airport.
The hotel was recently the recipient of both the “Full Service Hotel of the Year” and “Hometown Hero” awards at the 23rd Annual Hometown Hero and SUMITT (Superlative Merit in Travel and Tourism) Awards Program, sponsored by the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau (JCVB). The program was created by the JCVB to recognize and show appreciation for the hard work of the professionals who have helped contribute to the success of the tourism industry in Jackson.
For more information please visit Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown.
Read more about Hilton Garden Inn at www.hgi.com and www.news.hgi.com.
