Shannon Hyland has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Global Supply at RoomIt by CWT
RoomIt by CWT has appointed Shannon Hyland as Senior Vice President of Global Supply.
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New Dual-Branded Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton Property Opens in Chicago Downtown South Loop
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop and Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop. The new property brings a total of 342 new rooms and suites (many featuring scenic lakeshore views) to downtown Chicago's bustling South Loop neighborhood along with 95 new hospitality jobs. The dual-brand hotel adds even more versatile options for guests visiting the Windy City, which attracted a record number of nearly 58 million tourists in 2018.*
Jon Taffer to Deliver Keynote at GBTA Convention 2019
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced author, restaurateur and host of Spike TV's Bar Rescue Jon Taffer as a featured keynoter at GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago. Taffer will deliver a keynote during the Welcome Kick Off Session on Sunday, August 4. His appearance is made possible by Travel Leaders Corporate.
WINiT Summit 2019 – Chicago To Feature Business Disruptor and Author Joanna Martinez on the Main Stage
WINiT by GBTA, a network driving positive change for the career mobility of women in the travel-related industries, today announced speaker, author and change-agent Joanna Martinez will be a featured speaker at WINiT Summit 2019 - Chicago on August 3rd at McCormick Place. Martinez will draw from experiences and lessons showcased in her book "A Guide to Positive Disruption" to navigate attendees through her proven process for driving positive change within organizations.
Eurostars Hotel Company adds its 200th hotel in Chicago: The 4* Magnificent Mile
Eurostars Hotel Company, the hotel area of the Hotusa Group, had just added its 200th hotel to its portfolio, the 4* Eurostars Magnificent Mile (previously Dana Hotel & Spa), located in the heart of Chicago. This is a special boutique hotel located in the heart of the city, in the River North district, in the very famous The Magnificent Mile area, the commercial district par excellence of the city.
GBTA Announces Ashley Judd as Keynote Speaker at GBTA Convention 2019
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced actress, activist and social justice humanitarian Ashley Judd as a keynote speaker at the 51st edition of GBTA Convention, held August 3-7, 2019 in Chicago. Judd will take the stage at Convention Arena on Wednesday, August 7. This session is made possible by American Airlines.
Geoffrey Waldmiller has been appointed as Vice President of Revenue Optimization at RoomIt by CWT
RoomIt by CWT has appointed Geoffrey Waldmiller as Vice President of Revenue Optimization.
Baasim Zafar has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Peninsula Chicago
The Peninsula Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Baasim Zafar, a native of England with more than 25 years of experience in restaurants and luxury hotels in the United States, London and Saudi Arabia. Chef Zafar will oversee all Peninsula restaurant kitchens for The Lobby, Shanghai Terrace, Pierrot Gourmet and Z Bar, as well as banquets, in-room dining and pastry kitchen operations.
Kristin Duncan has been appointed as General Manager at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kristin Duncan as General Manager of the 530-room property located steps from the Theater District. Duncan has 30 years of experience with Marriott in a variety of roles, most recently as the General Manager of the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook.
Cloud5 Communications Taps Marriott Veteran Neil Schubert to Lead Product Management and Development
Cloud5 Communications has appointed hospitality technology professional Neil Schubert as Senior Vice President of Product Management and Development, bringing three decades of unparalleled experience and knowledge to lead the Company's product strategy and development team. Schubert will also drive development for new product innovation, featuring the Cloud5 Hospitality Dashboard Experience (HDX).
Jean-Luc Laramie has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Chicago West Loop
Hotel Chicago West Loop has announced the appointment of a new, dynamic leader. At only 31-years-old, Virginia-native Jean-Luc Laramie is (quite possibly) the youngest hotel general manager in Chicago. In his role at the independent, 3-year-old dual-purpose property known for its eccentric art initiative, Laramie oversees operations while looking to expand the hotel's relationship with Millennial travelers.
HVS Market Pulse: Chicago Ascending
Chicago continues to attract major corporations and hotel development, supported by its proximity to global transportation infrastructure and a well-educated workforce. In 2018, 57.6 million visitors came to Chicago, setting a record for city tourism. In addition to the plethora of tourist attractions in Downtown Chicago, McCormick Place continues to be a major demand generator for the ever-growing supply of hotels in the market. In the last two years, the 1,200-room Marriott Marquis, the 466-room tri-brand Hilton hotel, and the 10,000-seat Wintrust Arena all opened within one block of the convention center. After a record-breaking year for conventions in 2018, numbers are expected to decline slightly in 2019, but could once again the break record in 2020.
By Dana Waud Floberg and Stacey Nadolny
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Magnificent Mile Unveils First “Five Feet to Fitness™” Rooms.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile today announced the launch of the first Five Feet to Fitness™ rooms in Chicago, a convenient way for guests to exercise in the privacy of their room with over 11 different pieces of equipment. These rooms are part of a $35 million dollar hotel transformation that includes renovated guest rooms, lobby arrival experience, meeting space and rooftop pool and terrace, in addition to the launch of a new lobby bar and restaurant, HotHouse, as well as the grab-and-go Made Market.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North Opens
Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 206 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North will meet the growing demand for hotels in Chicago, where already strong tourism numbers grew by 4.3 percent in 2018 to a record 57.6 million visitors.
Brian Zacker has been appointed as Vice President of Global Sales at RoomIt by CWT
In this role, Zacker will be responsible for all aspects of hotel distribution sales and retention for both CWT clients and new external markets.Based in Chicago, Zacker joined RoomIt and the CWT business finance organization last June, as Vice President of finance for RoomIt. He will remain a member of the RoomIt leadership team.Prior to joining CWT, Zacker spent 18 years with Travelport in various roles, including Vice President of Global Sales. Over the past 25-plus years of his career, he has held numerous business development and finance positions.
Hassan El Neklawy has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Chicago
JW Marriott Chicago (151 W. Adams St.) announces the appointment of General Manager Hassan El Neklawy, who began his career with Marriott 39 years ago.
Kathy Heneghan has been appointed as General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, LP and managed by Hilton Management Services, today announced Kathy Heneghan has been appointed as the hotel's new general manager. Embassy Suites by Hilton is a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT).
Oakwood Chicago River North to open in Chicago
Oakwood, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments, has announced the acquisition of Jones Chicago by Mapletree, a modern 25-story residential property at 220 West Illinois Street, in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
Gabriel Soanca has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriel "Gabi" Soanca to Hotel Manager.
Konstantine Drosos has been named General Manager at Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, owned by the City of Chicago and managed by Hilton Management Services, announces the appointment of Konstantine Drosos as general manager. In his new role, Drosos will be responsible for leading renovations and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the only Chicago O'Hare hotel on airport grounds with its 800 rooms and 37,000 square feet of meeting and event space.