ATLANTA and KENNESAW, Ga., Nov. 4, 2016 — Commonwealth Hotels LLC is pleased to announce the appointments of Peta-Gay Barrett to the position of general manager and Crystal Taylor to the position of director of sales of Hampton Inn Atlanta-Kennesaw.
In her role as general manager, Barrett will direct all areas of the hotel's operations. A 10-year hotel industry veteran, she brings experience from the hotel brands Marriott and Hilton. Previously Barrett served as the general manager of the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, Atlanta-Kennesaw. Barrett is a graduate of The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in hospitality management.
Taylor will be responsible for sales, marketing and public relations initiatives for the hotel, as well as generating revenue through room bookings and meetings. Prior to joining the team, Taylor worked for hotel brands Hilton, Marriott and InterContinental Hotels Group. Most recently, Taylor was director of sales & marketing for Holiday Inn Express Galleria.
Commonwealth Hotels President Brian Fry says, "Peta-Gay and Crystal are the perfect team to drive the success of the Hampton Inn Atlanta-Kennesaw. They deliver the highest levels of service and professionalism for our guests. I am excited to have them part of our growing team."
The 100-room Hampton Inn Atlanta-Kennesaw opens in the second quarter of 2017. Conveniently located near the Kennesaw Town Center, the hotel will feature the Perfect Mix Lobby, designed for both leisure and business travelers as an extension of the guestroom.