The Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta announced the appointment of PERRY TARLETON as Director of Group Sales.  The 495 guestroom Crowne Plaza Ravinia is a major meeting and social venue for Atlanta’s northern rim with over 32,000 square feet of meeting and conference space.  The hotel is conveniently located off of I-285 at Ashford-Dunwoody Road, directly across from Perimeter Mall.

Mr. Tarleton joins The Crowne Plaza Ravinia from The Marietta Conference Center &  Resort where he was Associate Director of Sales.  He brings more than 18 years of hospitality industry sales experience in the Atlanta area and throughout the Southeast.  Mr. Tarleton has held executive sales positions at the Holiday Inn Select Atlanta Capitol, the Holiday Inn Select Atlanta Perimeter, the Renaissance Concourse Hotel Atlanta Airport, and the Renaissance Pine Isle Resort.

“We welcome Perry’s wealth of experience and expertise,” said Stephanie Orr, Director of  Sales & Marketing for the Crowne Plaza  Ravinia.  “Perry is a professional  who shares our passion for guest service and excellence,” added Orr. Mr. Tarleton’s appointment comes as the Crowne Plaza Ravinia is completing a renovation to its meetings space.  The renovation to the meeting space is the culmination of an $8 million renovation that included all guestrooms and public spaces.

Mr.  Tarleton attended the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus.  He is an active industry participant and has received several industry designations, and was recognized as the Supplier of the Year by the Atlanta Chapter Society of Government Meeting Professionals, and served on the Society of Government Meeting Professionals National Board as Supplier Director.  

About the Crowne Plaza Ravinia
Located on Atlanta’s northern arc in the Dunwoody business district, the hotel recently completed an $8 million renovation that included all 495 guestrooms and suites, as well as the hotel’s lobby and public spaces, restaurants, and lounges.  All guestrooms are decorated with handsome wood furnishings and feature a flat screen TV, or plasma TV in the suites.  The bathrooms are completely remodeled for contemporary tastes and include bowed shower curtains, granite countertops, and shelving for towels and personal toiletries.   Each guestroom is also tailored for the new Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage™ program.  Every sleeping room, offers a holistic approach to a better night's sleep and includes: new beds featuring seven layers of comfort, quiet zones, sleep CD and relaxation tips, sleep amenities and a guaranteed wake-up call, or your room is free.  Additional guest services include a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, two restaurants, and a business center.

For meetings there is over 32,000 square feet of conference space.  The hotel features The Place to Meet™ program -- a comprehensive meeting experience that includes a two-hour response guarantee for all new meeting or event requests; a dedicated Crowne Meeting Director to lend expert assistance during the planning and execution of your event; and a daily meeting debrief to include an itemized accounting of your bill to date, and assist in meeting your budgetary needs.

The Crowne Plaza Ravinia is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s largest independent hospitality management companies.  For more information or reservations at The Crowne Plaza Ravinia visit online at: www.crowneplaza.com, or call: 770-395-7700.