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Fantasy Greene has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Fantasy Greene, a Chicago native, brings over 20 years of sales and hospitality experience to Sonesta as the Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Chicago. After spending time at White Lodging and TMI Hospitality managing sales and marketing operations for Marriott, Hilton and other major hotel brands, Greene has established herself as a successful leader who has managed large-scale teams and portfolios of over 30 properties.

Paul Cardona has been appointed as Area General Manager at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Paul Cardona brings over 20 years of hotel industry experience to the Sonesta family of hotels. Cardona began his hotel career in food and beverage, where he worked his way up to become the Director of Food and Beverage at several luxury properties throughout the U.S. After a 14-year career primarily focused on food and beverage operations, Paul expanded his management responsibilities to include all other aspects of hotel operations. He has since led multiple teams to success in various Executive Level positions at several well-known Miami and Chicago hotels, including General Manager at the Park Hyatt Chicago, SLS South Beach, Le Meridien Hotels, Virgin Hotels Chicago and most recently Thompson Chicago.

Amanda Kaneski has been appointed as Destination Sales Executive at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, located at 1 W. Wacker Dr., is excited to announce the appointment of Amanda Kaneski as Destination Sales Executive of the Loop district property. Kaneski brings almost a decade of hotel sales experience to this new position, most recently serving as the Senior Sales Executive at the Marriott Marquis Chicago.

Selina Opens Chicago Location On Magnificent Mile

Selina, the fast-growing hospitality and experiential brand targeting Millennial and Gen Z travelers, today announces the grand opening of its newest location in Chicago's bustling Gold Coast neighborhood. Combining the comfort and style of a boutique hotel with the social experiences of a retreat or festival, Selina Chicago is curated for a new generation of globally fluid, economically conscious, and socially-minded travelers, locals, and remote workers.

Anuj Marwaha has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, located at 1 W. Wacker Dr., is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anuj Marwaha as Director of Sales and Marketing of the recently renovated property, located in the famed Loop district. Marwaha has extensive experience with Marriott, most recently serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Chicago Lombard.

Neil DeGuia has been appointed as Complex General Manager and Chief Enthusiast at Dual-Branded Canopy & Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop

Leading the way in post-pandemic hospitality, the highly anticipated, dual-branded Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop (Canopy Chicago) and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop (HGI Central Loop) are excited to announce the appointment of Neil DeGuia to serve as Complex General Manager and Chief Enthusiast in advance of the complex's debut early Fall 2021. A native of the Chicagoland suburb of Schaumburg, DeGuia's passion for hospitality is unparalleled and has bloomed over nearly two decades in key roles including General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Deerfield, General Manager of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook, and the General Manager at Aloft - Chicago O'Hare. For his efforts and ingenuity in providing an unmatched experience, DeGuia's talent has shined in his work and as such, he has been named a nominee of Hotel Management Magazine "GM to Watch", as well as a nominee for Aimbridge Hospitality's GM of the Year three times over. DeGuia will bring his infectious warmth and vast experience to the role at the new complex as he fulfills his responsibility to foster connections within the community and the complex, working to make a positive and lasting impact while doing so.