11/15/2011 1:30 AM EST
$16 Million Transformation Follows
Pittsburgh, PA – November 15, 2011 – RIDA Development Corporation and CAM Hospitality Management today celebrated the official opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh-Greentree in Pittsburgh, Pa., now the newest and largest Pittsburgh-area hotel currently available to travelers within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio. The property team, designers, builders, owners and investors celebrated the hotel’s new name and new direction during a brand dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony today; while showcasing the features of the upcoming $16 million renovation, design and renderings with local civic and business leaders and invited guests. Formerly the Radisson Pittsburgh-Green Tree, the hotel refurbishment project is expected to be complete by the end of 2012.
“As we look back on the years this very hotel has had an iconic presence in our community, it is amazing to me to think of the “firsts” that took place here…it has been the first stop for many celebrities, first proms, first weddings, first visits to Pittsburgh,” says Chris Mannino, president of CAM Hospitality, the hotel management company. “The owners commitment to Pittsburgh, DoubleTree by Hilton and this property continues to show through the detail they’re investing for ensured long-term...