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Marcus Cornelious has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Cornelious was most recently with the W New York – Union Square hotel, serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing since 2015. He led the hotel’s sales efforts, as well as managed all marketing, public relations, and promotional activities. Prior to that position, Cornelious was a Senior Sales Manager for The Miami Beach EDITION, based out of New York City, where he also organized pre-opening sales efforts on behalf of The New York EDITION.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Catherine Diggins has been appointed as General Manager at Hewing Hotel

Aparium Hotel Group’s Hewing Hotel, opening late Fall 2016, announces the appointment of Catherine Diggins as General Manager for the Minneapolis hotel set to become the gateway to the North Loop’s vibrant culture. An 18-year veteran to the industry with experience in 16 hotel openings and transitions, Diggins currently oversees the pre-opening period of the hotel, and is poised to manage day-to-day operations upon opening.Diggins’ dynamic and energetic hotel management skillset has fostered a successful hospitality career. Her passion for the industry evolved from a summer job she held in college as the front desk agent at the Westin Beach Resort, Key Largo, to an impressive portfolio of hospitality projects across the country.

Aparium Hotel Group
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Maurese Nelson has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Kinzie Hotel in Chicago

The urban chic Kinzie Hotel located in River North just steps away from the Mag Mile has appointed Maurese Nelson as Director of Sales & Marketing. The Chicago-centric boutique property, which reopened in 2014 following a complete re-concepting, pays tribute to the great Chicago historical figure, John Kinzie. Nelson, a Chicago native, brings over 13 years of hospitality experience to the position, ten of those in sales and marketing.

Preferred
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Scott Stuckey has been appointed as General Manager at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago, (521 N. Rush St.) announces Scott Stuckey has been appointed general manager, effective immediately. Bringing more than 27 years of hospitality experience to the role, Stuckey will be overseeing all aspects — from operations to revenue strategy to sales and marketing — of the 300-room luxury hotel located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. He will also be responsible for managing The Gwen’s 15,000 square-feet of meeting and event space, Circa restaurant and lounge, and the hotel’s outdoor terrace, Upstairs at The Gwen.

Starwood
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Saber Rejbi has been appointed as Pastry Chef at Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Saber Rejbi as the new pastry chef. With more than a decade of hospitality experience, Rejbi will be responsible for the creation, planning and supervision of the production of top quality pastries, desserts and baked goods for Hilton Chicago. In his new position, Rejbi is concentrated on managing the pastry shop team members, working with the executive pastry chef on menu changes, ensuring recipes and standards are followed and guaranteeing adherence to safety standards and regulations to provide top quality goods. Most recently, Rejbi was the executive pastry chef at Advanced Gourmet Equipment and Design, focusing on culinary demonstrations, customer training and teaching culinary classes for all levels. Prior experience includes serving as cous-chef Pastry at Hôtel Concord Opera Paris and chef de partie at Hôtel de Crillon Paris. Throughout his career, Rejbi acquired multiple certificates in pastry and baking including CAP Pastry Certificate and an Advanced Level of the Brevet Technique des Métiers where he specialized in pastry

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Keshia Scott has been appointed as Destination Sales Executive at JW Marriott Chicago

Since beginning her career with Marriott, Keshia has showcased her inherent, hospitable nature and passion for sales across the country and garnered invaluable experience with many hotel teams. In 2009, Scott was a Business Developer at the Orlando Airport Marriott, tasked with uncovering new business for the hotel, where she continued to deliver. In 2012, she joined the Marriott Mid-Atlantic regional sales office, exceeding her goals in 2012 and 2013, proving that she was sought after talent. Keshia most recently was a part of the pre-opening team at Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center where she served as the Corporate Group Sales Manager.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Kevin Frid has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer - North & Central America at AccorHotels

Global hospitality leader AccorHotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Frid as Chief Operating Officer for North & Central America. As a key leader within the company, Frid’s position is one of the first senior management appointments since the recent acquisition of FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) and its three prestigious luxury hotel brands: Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel.

Accor
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Josh Levine has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hiltons of Chicago

Hiltons of Chicago are pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua M. Levine as director of sales for Hiltons of Chicago Business Travel Sales Complex. In his new role, Levine will oversee the hotels’ Business Travel Team and direct pricing strategy, property initiatives and guest recognition programs among other functions for Hilton Chicago, Palmer House, Drake Hotel, Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Hilton O’Hare, & Hilton Rosemont. With more than 10 years of industry experience, I’m confident that Levine will further elevate our business travel sales,” said Gene Hare, Area Director of Sales & Marketing Representing Hilton Chicago, Palmer House Hilton, The Drake Hotel & Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown / Lakefront. “With a longstanding history of excellent leadership at Hiltons of Chicago and proven track record of success, he is a strategic addition to our team and will excel in his new role.” Most recently, Levine was as the assistant director of sales for Hiltons of Chicago. Prior experience includes serving as area senior sales manager for Hiltons of Chicago and director of rooms for Eldridge and Oread Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas. The Hiltons of Chicago Business Travel Team, led by Levine, launched a new program that invites corporate guests to connect at their home away from home with the Building a Business Travel Community. As an added incentive, corporate clientele are invited to mingle at private events hosted at each hotel in their honor. Each function offers unique themes like gingerbread housing making demonstrations, partnering with Stop Hunger Now to produce over 10,000 meals and more. To date, the team has held 10 Building Community events with attendance of more than 75 people per event. Levine is recognized for creating a lead generating program and standard operating procedure by offering incentive to operations team producing close to $1 million in new revenue since its inception.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Morgan Bailey has been appointed as General Manager at The Talbott Hotel

The Talbott Hotel, the storied 149-room boutique property located in Chicago’s esteemed Gold Coast neighborhood, is proud to announce the appointment of Morgan Bailey to the role of general manager. Relaunched as a Joie de Vivre Hotel in fall 2015, The Talbott Hotel is ranked eighth best hotel in the United States by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards and listed among the top hotels in Illinois by U.S. News and World Report.

Commune
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Andrew Eck has been appointed as General Manager at Kinzie Hotel

The Kinzie Hotel located in River North just steps away from the hustle and bustle of the Michigan Avenue has appointed Andrew Eck as General Manager. The upscale boutique property, which reopened two years ago following a multi-million dollar reconcepting, boasts a timeless contemporary look and image that pays tribute to the great Chicago historical figure, John Kinzie. At the center of Ecks agenda is to emphasize the hotels motto, Chicago Starts Here, which is evident in everything from its dcor to its customized packages.

Portfolio Hotels & Resorts
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Cat (Hawkins) Carter has been appointed as Complex Director of Sales & Marketing at Sheraton Grand Chicago & Westin River North

Cat Carter has been named complex director of sales and marketing at the Sheraton Grand Chicago and Westin Chicago River North, highly-regarded 1,200 and 400-plus room properties in the heart of downtown Chicago bordering the newly reinvigorated Chicago River Esplanade. Most recently the director of sales at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, Carter’s well-deserved promotion comes as no surprise given her impressive track record and goal-crushing results during her tenure at the hotel. Read more at http://www.etbtravelnews.com

Starwood
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Joseph Grossi has been appointed as Director of Events and Catering at Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Grossi as director of events and catering. In his new role, Grossi will oversee all event service activities such as overseeing meetings and convention service staff, forecasting and monitoring group activity, managing team and individual goals and revenue tracking among other functions. Most recently, Grossi served 20 years as the director of events and catering at the Hilton Minneapolis. Prior experience includes serving as associate convention services director at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minneapolis, director of food and beverage at the Sheraton Universal Hotel and the director of restaurants at the Sheraton Grande Hotel in Los Angeles. Grossi is a three-time recipient of the leadership award at the Hilton Minneapolis and played an integral role in securing the hotel’s recognition as the Best of Minnesota Meetings and Events Award seven consecutive years. He was also recognized as manager of the year at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minneapolis.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States