Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center Welcomes New General Manager

ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- With 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry and prestigious awards under his belt, Jim McSwigan knows how to motivate and inspire. This August, Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center announced him as the new General Manager of the North Atlanta hotel.

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McSwigan began his 26-year career as a Courtyard Restaurant Manager Trainee after receiving a bachelor's degree in hotel, restaurant and institutional management at Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA. In 1994, he served in his first of five Courtyard general manager roles. In 1999, McSwigan was recognized as general manager of the Midwest region for Courtyard by Marriott, and in 2006, he was named GM of the Year for the Residence Inn brand.

In 2011, McSwigan made the move to full service. He took the Director of Operations position at Atlanta Airport Marriott where he played a key role in the Marriott Greatroom Project as well as the renovation of the Starbucks, retail space and business center.

Throughout his tenure, Jim has established a track record of delivering outstanding guest satisfaction results. He received the 2012 Breakthrough Leadership Award for the Most Successful Recognition Program in the Southern Region.

Most recently McSwigan served as the General Manager at Atlanta Marriott Century Center/Emory Area.

About Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center
With a premier location in Perimeter Center close to Cox Enterprises and 15 minutes from downtown, Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center provides travelers with unparalleled service and Southern comfort. Conveniently located near fine dining and world-class shopping at Perimeter Mall as well as the Dunwoody MARTA Station, this modern hotel is ideal for leisure guests and those looking to host unique events like cultural weddings and niche conferences. Guests will enjoy our vibrant Greatroom to work and gather in flexible spaces, plus over 18,000 square feet of revitalized Atlanta conference center space for innovative meetings, events and small-scale conventions. Unwind in one of 341 spacious guest rooms with wireless Internet access, or visit the revitalized Concierge Lounge. This classic hotel offers exciting amenities including complimentary parking and a stylish ''day and night bar,'' serving savory regional cuisine that transitions from morning to evening.

For more information, to make a reservation or to submit a request for proposal, call 888-858-2451 or visit www.AtlantaMarriottPerimeter.com.

Media Contact:
Mary Baxter
Senior Marketing Manager
Atlanta, Marriott International
P: 678-580-0835
[email protected] 

SOURCE Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center