Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Michael Broadhurst as General Manager for the Hotel Derek in Houston’s Galleria area.

The boutique upscale hotel is well known in Houston for its chic atmosphere and superior guest service. Mr. Broadhurst joined Crestline Hotels & Resorts in 2006 as the Director of Operations for the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, Princeton, NJ, and was then promoted to Complex Hotel Manager for the Westin Reston Heights and Sheraton Reston Hotels, Reston VA. He brings more than 15 years of hospitality industry management and operations experience to his new position.

“We are pleased to promote Michael to this new leadership position as the General Manager at this stylish hotel,” said James Carroll, Chief Operating Officer, Crestline Hotels & Resorts. “He has a proven track record in successful hotel management, and during his tenure with our company, has clearly demonstrated his outstanding capability in operating an upscale boutique hotel,” added Carroll.

Mr. Broadhurst has received numerous industry accolades and is active in the hospitality industry.