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Martha Austin-Lobb has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Martha Austin-Lobb as Director of Sales for the 357 guestroom Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile. The hotel is located in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, just steps to North Michigan Avenue shops and restaurants. It offers 5,727 square feet of flexible meeting space located on the first and 12th floors with spectacular views of Chicago’s skyline.

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Hospitality eBusiness Strategies to Present during Mobile Technology & Travel Keynote Session at EyeforTravel’s Travel Distribution Summit

New York, NY, August 3, 2010 -- Hospitality eBusiness Strategies (HeBS), the hospitality industry's leading Internet marketing and distribution consulting firm, today announces Chief eBusiness Strategist, Max Starkov, will present at EyeforTravel's flagship Travel Distribution Summit North America in Chicago, IL, Oct 13-14. Starkov will speak during the Keynote Session, "The New Age -- Mobile Strategies and Opportunities in Travel," on day two of the conference.

Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Maxime de La Grange Sury has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at The InterContinental Chicago

Maxime de La Grange Sury’s career with InterContinental Hotels over the last decade includes positions at hotels in Costa Rica, Houston, Atlanta, and San Francisco. As food and beverage director at the InterContinental Chicago, the seasoned industry veteran oversees operations for the restaurants and bars on property, as well as banquet services—a job he relishes. “I enjoy the fact that I have to use my brain and be innovative in this position—to create menus, new food concepts, as well as figuring out how to be profitable and control expenses,” he says, adding with a laugh, “and, of course, being French, food and wine are very important.”

The InterContinental Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Karen Gerhart has been named director of catering at the Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Gerhart most recently served as director of catering for the Wyndham Hotel Chicago. Prior to relocating to Chicago, she worked in Sante Fe, New Mexico at the unique La Posada de Sante Fe as director of catering and conference services. Her career has also included roles in event planning and catering for the Beach Chalet & Brewery and the Majestic Hotel, both in San Francisco, California.

the Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Daniel J. McMahon has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile

McMahon has had brand experience with Marriott, Hilton, Starwood and Wyndham. He most recently served as the director of sales and marketing for The Hilton Suites Chicago - Magnificent Mile. Previously, he has held key leadership roles with The Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Hotel, The Drake Hotel Chicago, The Doubletree Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook where he was awarded the manager of the year, and varied sales positions within Wyndham International in the Chicagoland area.Originally from Chicago, McMahon graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelors of Science in tourism, administration, parks and recreation. He currently resides in Aurora with his wife Laurel and his daughter Megan.

Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Ian Schrager Completes Acquisition of the Ambassador East Hotel in Chicago | chicagobusiness.com

Studio 54 nightclub co-founder and renowned hotelier Ian Schrager says he’s likely to keep the name and “ethos” of the Ambassador East hotel and its legendary Pump Room restaurant. Mr. Schrager on Thursday closed his purchase of the hotel and restaurant in a deal sources say was valued at more than $25 million. In an interview Friday afternoon, Mr. Schrager says that while his plans aren’t yet final for the hotel and Pump Room — a one-time celebrity hotspot that opened in the late 1930s — he’s now leaning toward keeping the names after considering a change.

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Glenn Feder has been appointed as Vice President of Sales & New Business Development at onPeak

Feder joins onPeak with more than 20 years of management experience in trade shows/events and Fortune 500 corporate America with an extensive background in sales, business development, development, marketing and operations. Most recently, Feder was President of Client Events with National Trade Productions, a tradeshow management company based in Alexandria, Virginia. In that role, Feder held P&L responsibility for 9 to 12 tradeshows annually, including three “TradeShow Week 200” events. Feder will play a large role in bringing onPeak’s suite of housing solutions and services to several key target groups: tradeshow organizers, association planners, event management companies, convention and visitor bureaus, corporate event planners and international ASP clients. All groups have one thing in common—a desire for a strategic partner to help simplify and enhance their event housing offerings to improve the participant experience, increase retention and drive return-on-investment.

onPeak
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Ashley Sneddon has been appointed as Director of Catering at The Blackstone Hotel

A veteran of the city’s events scene who brings marketing savvy and Food & Beverage expertise to her new position, Sneddon is responsible for coordination and execution of all social events at the historic property, which has hosted the cream of society and the world’s elite – including a dozen U.S. Presidents – since opening in 1910. Sneddon joins The Blackstone from the Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel, where she spent the past two years as Director of Corporate & Social Events overseeing everything from large corporate functions to intimate weddings. Her range of experience as a wedding planner includes Pae Baek Ceremonies, Indian weddings and kosher weddings. She also represented the hotel at bridal and trade shows and designed and implemented various marketing ads and strategies. Previously, Sneddon was Sales & Event Manager at Mad River Bar & Grille in Chicago, Illinois from 2005-2007, and a Marketing Specialist at Live Marketing Chicago from 2002-2005.

The Blackstone Hotel
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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George Jordan has been appointed as the Hotel Felix Chicago and Hotel Cass, a Holiday Inn Express at Hotel Felix Chicago

Jordan’s career has spanned 18 years in positions around the world including the United States, Canada, South America, and the Caribbean. Prior to joining the Raffaello Hotel, he worked with Hilton Worldwide for 14 years, most recently as the acting general manager for Chicago’s Drake Hotel. During his tenure with Hilton Worldwide, his expertise in food and beverage marketing and management was put to the test as he reinvented and created 26 successful new food and beverage outlets and catering facilities across the globe. Originally from Washington, D.C., he earned a degree in finance from Arizona State University. He currently resides in downtown Chicago and enjoys keeping up with the new dining and nightlife scene in the vibrant city.

Hotel Felix Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Michael D. Solis has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Silversmith Hotel & Suites

Mr. Solis joins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown where he was Director of Sales. He brings more than nine years of hospitality industry sales and management experience having also held senior positions at the Amalfi Hotel Chicago, the Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor, MD, and the Radisson Hotel Lincolnwood, IL. Michael brings excellent knowledge of the Chicago business market as well as the ability to help grow corporate and meetings business, said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Crestline Hotels & Resorts. We look forward to Michaels ongoing contribution and leadership at this beautiful landmark hotel, added Denfeld. Mr. Solis hold a B.A. from North Park University, IL, and has been recognized with several industry accolades.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts
Chicago, Illinois, United States