Renaissance Waverly Hotel Names New General Manager

    /24-7PressRelease/ - ATLANTA, GA, August 09, 2007 -- The Renaissance Waverly Hotel, northwest Atlanta's only AAA Four-Diamond convention hotel, has named Joseph "Joe" Uhl as its new general manager. In this role, Uhl is responsible for a team of more than 400 full-time associates and the success of the hotel's day to day operations.

For more than 20 years, the hotel in Atlanta, GA has been known as Cobb County's crown jewel and offers a balance of functionality and service that combines traditional Southern hospitality with contemporary New South style. Earlier this year, the Atlanta luxury hotel completed a renovation to its meeting facilities, restaurant and lounge, spa and public areas.

Uhl is a 27-year veteran with Marriott International, and brings a broad range of industry experience to his new role. Most recently he was the area general manager for the St. Louis market, a position he held for eight years, where he was responsible for 11 corporate-managed and 12 franchised hotels. Prior to that, he was the area general manager for the Detroit market.

Uhl also has served as human resources director, resident manager and in various operational management positions with Marriott hotels since joining the company in 1980. He has received Marriott Corp.'s Living the Vision and the Market Management Innovation awards. Uhl served as chairman of the Marriott Business Councils in Detroit and St. Louis, and served as president of the St. Louis Area Hotel Association.

About the Renaissance Waverly Hotel
Discover a beautiful Atlanta luxury hotel offering sophisticated accommodations, including a dramatic 14-story atrium at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, Ga. Directly connected to the 320,000-square-foot Cobb Galleria Convention Centre, this AAA Four-Diamond Smyrna, Ga. hotel in the Atlanta area is the crown jewel of the Galleria shopping and office complex. Guests can enjoy the exclusive boutique shops of Vinings Jubilee and Cumberland Mall located across the street, while downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport are just a short drive away. More than 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space provide the perfect destination for a variety of corporate gatherings and social events. With superior accommodations, high speed Internet access and innovative dining options, this Atlanta, Georgia luxury hotel is the preferred destination for business, group and leisure travelers. Experience an Atlanta area hotel featuring sophisticated elegance at the Renaissance Waverly. For more information or to make a reservation, call 770-953-4500 or visit www.renaissancewaverly.com.

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