Patrick joined CWT in 2008 and has over 30 years' experience in global travel & logistics, with various international leadership roles at Deutsche Post Worldwide and DHL. Patrick also serves as a Non-Executive Member of the Board at Global Minnesota, and MNSNAP, and is on the Board of Overseers for the Carlson School of Management. He studied management at the London Business School.
On August 18th, Navy Pier Inc. ("NPI") announced a temporary closure beginning September 8th—immediately following Labor Day weekend. Operations are intended to resume sometime in spring 2021. Suspending operations at Navy Pier not only stops visitation, but also the operation of the 70 businesses operating on the pier. Given Navy Pier's cultural significance to the City of Chicago, such a closure is bound to draw questions about the future of all tourism amenities in the Windy City. HVS seeks to provide a quantified explanation of the effect of such a closure and what this may mean for tourist attractions in the near-term.
Iconic luxury will be reimagined as Four Seasons Hotel Chicago announces a hotel-wide transformation. Just steps from the Magnificent Mile and Michigan Avenue shopping district, the 347-room hotel celebrated its 30-year anniversary last year with the commencement of this multi-million-dollar renovation. Reemerging this Fall as a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy, the hotel will offer guests a taste of Chicago's rich history and unique vibrancy through all-new designs and guest experiences.
Founder & CEO of Maverick Hotels & Restaurants Robert Habeeb announces the appointment of industry powerhouse Laurent Boisdron to serve as General Manager of the leading firm's flagship property and future staple in the city of Chicago: Sable Hotel at Navy Pier, a Curio Collection by Hilton in Chicago. Wit h more than 25 years serving as an innovator in the hospitality space, Laurent has acquired extensive experience leading teams at upscale and luxury hotels worldwide, coming most recently from leading the staff at Conrad Hilton Manila.
Nobu Hospitality, the globally established lifestyle brand founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, proudly announces the preview, first-phase opening of Nobu Hotel Chicago.
Ambassador Chicago, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, today announces the appointment of Jenna Haymond to director of sales and marketing. Haymond brings over a decade of hotel experience and expertise in boutique hospitality to her new role.
The Hyatt Place - Chicago / Wicker Park is located at 1551 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622. On the edge of downtown Chicago, the hotel is less than three miles from the downtown Chicago action and with convenient access from The John F. Kennedy Expressway. The Hyatt Place is nestled in the heart of the vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood, known for its local eclectic culture, quirky shops, trendy music clubs, art galleries, boutique stores, coffee shops, restaurants and much more.
Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District, the first combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels located in Chicago, is set to open this summer in the Beaux-Arts classical-style landmark formerly the site of the remarkable 106-year old Cook County Hospital, at 1835 W. Harrison St. on the Near West Side. This 342,000 square foot adaptive reuse project, part of a $150 million multiphase plan spearheaded by Murphy Development and SOM, in a design-build collaboration with Walsh Construction, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and KOO, will also feature over 4,000 sq. feet of meeting space, open concept public spaces, a 24-hour fitness center, a food hall, medical offices, and a museum paying tribute to the hospital's legacy. Upon opening, the hotels will be operated by Aimbridge Hospitality.
The coronavirus crisis has not only sent the hotel industry reeling by cratering occupancy rates. It's forcing hotels to ramp up their cleaning protocols and hygiene — things that will be more of a priority for consumers in a post-pandemic world, where safe is the new sexy.
Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC, an Oxford Capital Group, LLC affiliate, is supplying the City of Chicago with up to 1,100 rooms at some of its hotel properties throughout Chicagoland to support efforts against the spread of coronavirus. In addition to housing asymptomatic guests and those requiring isolation, the rooms will also provide sanctuary for first responders who are involved in the war against COVID-19.
Born and raised in Chicago, IL, David Katz has strong roots in Chicago's hospitality industry. As a child, he remembers traveling with his family and enjoying their time spent at hotels the most, which is where his interest in the business began. After graduating from Arizona State University, Katz moved back to Chicago to springboard his career in hospitality.
The historic Chicago Athletic Association landmark property located in the heart of Chicago's business and cultural district joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in November 2019. The unique property was restored from a renowned 19th century athletic club to a hotel in 2015, with the purpose of returning the building to Chicagoans following 125 years of members-only access. Today, the 241-room "urban playground" offers seven award-winning food & beverage outlets - including the Prohibition-era microbar Milk Room, lively Game Room, the swanky, James Beard Award-winning Cherry Circle Room, and the hotel's crown jewel, Cindy's, its rooftop restaurant and bar perched 13 stories above Millennium Park. In addition, locals and guests alike are invited to experience the Chicago Athletic Association hotel's 150+ annual programming events, ranging from pop-up roller skating nights in the hotel's vintage gym to hands-on cocktail workshops with in-house experts.
When Michael Ponzio arrived at the Union League Club of Chicago (ULCC) last Fall as Executive Chef, he noticed that kitchen staff were wearing stock aprons that were plain, thin, dingy, and always appeared wrinkled. He immediately placed a call to Riegel Linen, the supplier he had worked with previously while heading culinary operations at local Medinah Country Club. Today, all chefs and cooks are outfitted with crisp Craft Collection Bib Aprons by Riegel. Not only do the aprons provide uniformity, cleanliness, and functionality while identifying staff to members, but the "TruBlue" twill-weave apparel with split pocket and self ties complements the Club's royal blue and gold color palette.
Ambassador Chicago is proud to announce it is joining Hyatt lifestyle hotel brand Joie de Vivre Hotels, which includes a collection of diverse, boutique properties inspired by their surroundings. Located at 1301 N. State Parkway in Chicago's Gold Coast, Ambassador Chicago is considered one of the city's original boutique hotels, capturing the essence of the Joie de Vivre brand with its distinct character and neighborhood roots.
Sertifi, a fin-tech leader in the hospitality and travel spaces, is pleased to announce that it will be relocating to the Merchandise Mart. This move comes as the company experienced a 66% headcount growth in 2019, and they're expected to hire 40-50 more people this year. The company will be hitting another major milestone in the next few months by hiring their 100th employee.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will once again redefine luxury in Chicago as the hotel is set to bring refashioned guest rooms and suites to the Magnificent Mile in Spring 2020. Inspired by its iconic address that unites city, lake and sky, the refashioning of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago's luxury accommodations debuts the final chapter of the hotel's celebrated revitalization, introducing a fully transformed property from top to bottom to the city's Gold Coast.
Just blocks from renowned arts institutions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Design Museum of Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago - MGallery Hotel Collection resides in a location that is just like it: steeped in culture and art. And the latter does not stop at the doors of the hotel, quite the contrary.
The ninth 21c Museum Hotel - MGallery Hotel Collection will open on February 4 in downtown Chicago. Building on the mission of 21c founders Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson—to bring contemporary art to the public through innovative exhibitions and programming that integrates art into daily life—the 297-room boutique hotel combined with a multi-venue art museum, located at 55 East Ontario Street, will bring a jolt of contemporary culture to Chicago's River North neighborhood.
Following a multimillion-dollar, eight-month renovation, DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport opens today as Hilton's closest full-service hotel to the nearby international airport. The 146-room hotel, located on the site of the former Cracker Jack factory, is part of the Midway Hotel Center-Weglarz Hotel Collection, owned by The Weglarz Company and managed by White Lodging.
Hall will serve as a member of JLL's Global HR Leadership Team and the Americas Executive Committee - working closely with Americas CEO Greg O'Brien - and will head the Americas HR Leadership Team. Joining from the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies where he served as CHRO, Hall will relocate from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Hall began his career with the U.S. Army and then worked in a variety of industries and roles at organizations including the International Paper Company, Cargill, Ulteig and Flowserve Corporation. Hall brings broad experience in talent management, diversity and inclusion, leadership development and coaching, executive compensation and succession planning - both in the U.S. and abroad. Hall earned a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University.