(ROCKWALL-March 18, 2013)  James Montgomery has been appointed general manager of the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront on Lake Ray Hubbard. Montgomery most recently served as Regional Director of Operations directing a portfolio of 9 hotel properties for the Gateway Hospitality Group.

A 25-year hospitality veteran, Montgomery will continue to serve as Regional Director of Operations for Gateway Hospitality Group in both the Dallas and Montana regions.  He blends multi-year operational experience with an exceptional culinary background to create efficiency, outstanding banquet and function menus and service and profitability in both the front and heart of the house. A native of Pittsburgh, PA., Montgomery specializes in streamlined operations, food and beverage creativity and overall strong leadership in hospitality through direction, experience and example.

A graduate of the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Culinary Federation apprenticeship program, Montgomery began his career in food and beverage serving as executive chef at The Weekapaug Inn. From there, he held management positions with The Registry Hotel, HSC Hospitality Inc., Hilton Hotels Corporation and Culinaire International. His duties included culinary operations, rooms operations, general management and regional operations management.

“This is an exciting opportunity for the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront to play a key role in the continued development and success of what I view to be an outstanding community.  Our goal is to continue to be the premier full service hotel property in the Dallas area,” said Montgomery.  “We have a terrific, award winning product with  unique waterfront guestrooms and meeting space along with a flexible training center and amphitheater, which is suited to all, from leisure and business travelers to meeting planners.  The hotel is an excellent venue for area brides who are dreaming of their special day and a great escape for individuals looking for a relaxing getaway.  Our ownership and management company has a very clear focus, which is to serve the community of Dallas/Rockwall with a passion unparalleled by any in the industry.” 

Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront is a AAA 4 Diamond Award property. It features 231 rooms including 16 suites, and four themed suites. The hotel boasts over 28,000 square feet of meeting and event space encompassing 17 separate meeting rooms, including the spacious 11,870-square-foot Bella Harbor Ballroom and a 52-seat corporate training center equipped with state-of-the-art teleconferencing and videoconferencing capabilities. The hotel also features a fitness center, business center, resort pool and numerous dining options with award-winning cuisine. The beautiful rotunda Compass Rose offers spectacular outdoor views to enjoy the ideal year-round beauty of Lake Ray Hubbard for meetings, meal functions, and receptions. The hotel is set in The Harbor Rockwall, a Mediterranean-style boardwalk development featuring excellent shopping, dining and entertainment.

Since opening in 2008, the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront has enjoyed a steady growth of business under the management of Gateway Hospitality Group. Gateway will continue to manage the property and maintain its prominence in The Harbor at Lake Ray Hubbard. City Bank Texas provided permanent financing for the acquisition as part of the transaction. 

For more information, please visit dallasrockwall.hilton.com or call 214 771 3700.

About Hilton Worldwide 

Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and 615,000 rooms in 84 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit hiltonworldwide.com.

About Gateway Hospitality Group 

Gateway Hospitality Group is a full service management company authorized by Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott Hotels for both focused-service and full service hotels. As mixed use developers, Gateway Hospitality Group provides project development, technical service, interior design, construction management, procurement and pre-opening services.  Gateway Hospitality Group is an independent master developer and ongoing operator of complete hospitality packages.

Gateway Hospitality Group, the hospitality management company Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront on Lake Ray Hubbard also manages:   Hampton Inn and Suites – The Highlands, Triadelphia, West Virginia; Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Blue Ash, Blue Ash, Ohio; Hilton Garden Inn Newburgh/Stewart Airport, Newburgh, New York;  Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland/Twinsburg, Twinsburg, Ohio; Hilton Garden Inn Perrysburg/Toledo, Perrysburg, Ohio; Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen and Hampton Inn and Suites, Allen, Texas; Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Duncanville, Duncanville, Texas; Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Lewisville, Lewisville, Texas; Hyatt Place Dallas/Garland. Garland, Texas; Hilton Garden Inn Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman, Bozeman, Montana; Comfort Inn and Suites, Bozeman, Montana; Hilton Garden Inn Billings, Billings, Montana; Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell, Kalispell, Montana; Hilton Garden Inn South Bend, South Bend Indiana; Blue Canyon Kitchen * Tavern, Twinsburg, Ohio;  Blue Canyon Kitchen * Tavern, Missoula Montana and Blue Canyon Kitchen * Tavern, Kalispell, Montana.  Visit ghghotels.net. Gateway Hospitality Group corporate headquarters is located at 8921 Canyon Falls Boulevard, suite 140, in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Submitted by Karyn M. Kreps-Frisina, K2 Enterprises / Gateway Hospitality Group.

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