Hilton Mystic announced that Johan Liebenberg is General Manager for the 184-room hotel in the heart of Mystic, Connecticut.

Liebenberg brings two decades of hospitality experience, including General Manager at Doubletree by Hilton, Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks; Holiday Inn Hartford Downtown Area; Courtyard by Marriott Norwich; Radisson, New London; and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waterford.

He has overseen all aspects of operations such as multi-million-dollar hotel renovations, contract negotiation with major airlines, and successful increases in annual hotel revenues.

Liebenberg has received the Mitchell College Distinguished Service Award; Most Improved RevPAR – SpringHill Suites; Aspire Award for Most Improved RevPAR within the Radisson brand; Housekeeping Team of the Year – SpringHill Suites; and the WHG Scholarship, Sinclair Culinary Award, and SAB Scholarship at Hotel School.

He earned his Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management and Business Administration from the University of Johannesburg and completed Training Management, Operational and Sales Courses through Hilton, Marriott, and Holiday Inn.

Liebenberg served on the Advisory Committee for Grasso Technical High School. He is Past Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Lodging Association.

He resides in Colchester, Conn.

 

About Distinctive Hospitality Group:

Founded in 2010, Distinctive Hospitality Group is led by president and owner, Lou Carrier who offers years of experience in the hospitality industry and has overseen several the most successful hotel establishments in the country. Lou launched DHG with a mission to build a portfolio of unique high-end hotels and comprised a solid team of seasoned hospitality professionals to work towards his dream. Located in Natick, MA, DHG is quickly building a name for its constant dedication to overseeing projects with lasting power and quality, ones that provide hotel guests and restaurant diners with the utmost in experience, service, style and atmosphere. For more information, please visit: www.DistinctiveHospitalityGroup.com.

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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,100 properties with more than 977,000 rooms, in 118 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company, Hilton welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2019 World’s Best Workplaces list, and was named the 2019 Global Industry Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, more than 106 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy, plus enjoy instant benefits, including digital check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, TwitterLinkedInInstagram and YouTube.

About Hilton Honors

Hilton Honors is the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,100 properties in 118 countries and territories. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, and free Standard WiFi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app where Hilton Honors members can check-in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key. Hilton Honors offers its more than 106 million members hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points. Members can redeem their Points for free nights, premium merchandise and items on Amazon Shop with Points, and make charitable contributions. The program is free to join, and travelers may enroll online by visiting www.hiltonhonors.com. Connect with Hilton Honors at newsroom.hilton.com/hiltonhonors, and follow Hilton Honors on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

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