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Hyatt Hotels to Unveil Restoration of Historic Architectural Landmark, Cook County Hospital

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.

Hyatt Place
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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David Katz has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Viceroy Chicago

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.

Viceroy
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Rebranding

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand Grows with the addition of the Chicago Athletic Association

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.

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Rebranding

Iconic Ambassador Chicago Joins Joie de Vivre Hotels

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.

Journal Hotels
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Development Renovation

Refashioning Of Chicago Icon To Redefine Luxury In The Gold Coast

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.

Ritz-Carlton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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21c Museum Hotel Chicago to Open February 2020

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.

MGallery
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Renovation

New DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport welcomes Travelers

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.

DoubleTree by Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Appointment

Raymond Hall has been appointed as Head of Human Resources for the Americas at Jll in Chicago, USA

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.

JLL
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Appointment

Ellen Zfaney has been appointed as Vice President, Supply Strategy and Innovation at RoomIt by CWT in Chicago - IL, USA

Ellen joins RoomIt from Expedia, where she was Head of Global Strategic Partnerships for over three years. Prior to that, she was Vice President, Americas Partnerships, Orbitz Partner Network (OPN) at Orbitz Worldwide for almost 11 years. Her RoomIt responsibility will see her lead the market management organization and the newly-created sales effectiveness global supply group. Ellen's focus will be on positioning RoomIt's hotel strategy and driving innovation in hotel supply channels to drive better customer experience. She will report to Shannon Hyland, Senior Vice President of Global Supply, RoomIt by CWT.

CWT
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Jeff Zidell has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Customer Experience Officer at RoomIt by CWT in Chicago - IL, USA

Jeff joins RoomIt via startup CorePoint Lodging, where he was Senior Vice President, Asset Management. Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade with Hyatt Hotels, where he was SVP, Loyalty Marketing and Partnerships. His multi-industry background within highly competitive industries and rapidly evolving markets, position him well to lead RoomIt across all channels (Online Booking Tools, CWT TMC & RoomIt channels), and head up RoomIt's user experience, marketing and public relations groups. He reports to Dave Falter, President, RoomIt by CWT.

CWT
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Opening

Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront now Open

Located in the heart of the windy city and centrally located to must-visit attractions, such as the Loop, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and the Theatre District, Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront features 334 guest rooms, 26 suites and Hoyt's American Tavern featuring locally sourced ingredients daily. The property includes 18 flexible meeting spaces totaling 16,000 square feet including space overlooking the Chicago skyline. The 39th Floor Penthouse Ballroom boasts 2,100 square feet of open space with an additional 1,660 square foot outdoor terrace. Guests have access to the 24/7 fitness and business centers. The property is an ideal location for both business and leisure travelers with Chicago's bustling downtown at their fingertips.

Royal Sonesta
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Appointment

Melissa Bolster has been named Catering and Conference Services Manager at World of Whirlpool

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Melissa Bolster catering and conference services manager for World of Whirlpool, in Chicago. Ms. Bolster's new position represents a promotion for her. Ken Jesina, Benchmark's general manager at World of Whirlpool, made the announcement. Melissa Bolster joined the World of Whirlpool planning team as a Catering and Conference Services Planner two years ago, coming from The Walt Disney World Resort where she was Catering Guest Experience Manager. She previously held multiple roles with White Lodging in Chicago.Ms. Bolster has a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Roosevelt University and is currently working on her CMP designation. She resides in Bloomingdale, Illinois.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Chicago, Illinois, United States