New General Manager Brings Tenured Talent to Phoenix Airport Hotel

PHOENIX - July 28, 2015 - PRLog -- In continuing a sequence of revitalization, adaptive re-use and forward momentum, the Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport hotel announces the appointment of a new general manager for the property. Industry veteran Ted Trembath has been tapped to take the reins of the hotel, which is the closest Phoenix, Ariz. hotel to Sky Harbor International Airport. After last year’s multi-million dollar renovation, the promotion of a new Chef, Devin Delnicki, the Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport welcomes Mr. Trembath to lead the team to new heights.

Trembath brings over twenty-five years of hospitality experience to the property including previous positions under the Hilton flag in Chicago and Minneapolis, Carlson Hotels Worldwide and most recently as the General Manager for the Radisson Phoenix Airport and Radisson Chandler properties in Arizona. Trembath has demonstrated consistent growth, leadership and award-winning service under his direction including five ‘Carlson Hotels President's Awards’, overseeing a $1.4 million renovation project including launching a new restaurant concept, as well as increasing the Trip Advisor ranking to #14 out of 178 hotels in Phoenix at previous properties he has managed.

Mr. Trembath’s goals for the Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport include driving the team to new levels of achievement with a “Solution Driven" approach; ensuring all staff members understand their directions and goals.  He will begin immediately building a service culturally rich environment where morale and empowerment is high and creativity is rewarded.

“This is an exciting and welcomed opportunity for me,” states General Manager Ted Trembath.  “Watching the growth of the neighboring Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport from afar over the past few years, I am now able to dive in and bring years of value to the table with this fantastic team.”

Personal passions include volunteering with the East Valley Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast committee, East Valley Partnership Economic Development Committee and involvement with the Board of Directors for the Love of Christ Lutheran Church, including his position as Board President for the past two years.  A father of two, ages 15 and 12, Trembath also plays recreational ice hockey in the Chandler Adult Hockey League.

For more information about the Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport hotel and their many amenities, please visit http://www.crowneplazaphx.com.

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The Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport hotel is the closest hotel to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and the only hotel with direct access to the Sky Train; with connections to downtown Phoenix and Arizona State University via the METRO Light Rail. Featuring 290 rooms and the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage® program, including signature bedding, designated quiet zone and aromatherapy. The property boasts a breadth of amenities such as a year-round outdoor pool, cocktails and craft beers at “Perch”, as well as full-service drinks and contemporary American cuisine at “The Post” restaurant. The centrally-located hotel offers covered parking for guests, a 24-hour fitness center, business center, airport shuttle service, 18,000 square feet of meeting space, including 13 meeting rooms and a ballroom. The hotel is advantageously situated for Arizona residents looking to leave their vehicle for short or extended stays while traveling from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport or nearby attractions such as the Desert Botanical Gardens, Pueblo Grande Museum, the Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field, the US Airways Center, Arizona Spring Training and more. Learn more and book online at: http://www.crowneplazaphx.com