Conrad Hotels and Resorts has appointed Joshua Jenkins as Director, Business Travel of the Conrad Chicago, opening in summer 2016. The 20-story luxury hotel is located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile on Erie Street, offering immediate access to both breathtaking city views and inspiring guest experiences from the heart of the Windy City.
Located in the historic Chicago Motor Club building at 68 E. Wacker Place, Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave announces today the appointments of Ross Guthrie as General Manager and Kelly Sujka as Director of Sales. Just steps from the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and the Theater District, Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave opened in May 2015, featuring a grand, three-story Art Deco lobby, a 67-seat 1920’s-style cocktail bar, and intricate architectural details throughout the property.
Located in the historic Chicago Motor Club building at 68 E. Wacker Place, Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave announces today the appointments of Ross Guthrie as General Manager and Kelly Sujka as Director of Sales. Just steps from the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and the Theater District, Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave opened in May 2015, featuring a grand, three-story Art Deco lobby, a 67-seat 1920’s-style cocktail bar, and intricate architectural details throughout the property.
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront, part of the upper-upscale Wyndham Grand Hotels and Resorts brand, today announced the appointment of Leonard Ventura as executive chef, overseeing all of the hotel’s culinary operations including modern American tavern, Hoyt’s Chicago.
Formerly the assistant director of sales at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, Marina Braica is the newly appointed director of sales and marketing at the hotel. Marina held her former position for nearly two years, starting in January 2014. Braica brings to the role extensive experience with the Chicago hotel market and supreme management skills, having handled the hotel’s 334 rooms the past four years.
Conrad Hotels and Resorts has appointed Gordon Taylor III as Director of Sales and Marketing of the Conrad Chicago, opening in spring 2016. The new, luxurious and contemporary hotel is ideally positioned on the Magnificent Mile, providing guests with immediate access to the city's finest retail, culinary, cultural and entertainment experiences.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with Integrated 32 West Randolph LLC, an affiliate of Murphy Asset Management, LLC to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in the Loop area of downtown Chicago, IL. The 198-room, 21-story Cambria property will be located above the Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre at 32 W. Randolph St., and is expected to open in September 2017.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts today announced that Kelly Vohs has been appointed as general manager of Conrad Chicago, a stylish and sophisticated upscale hotel opening in spring 2016 along the city’s Magnificent Mile.
Celebrating the brand’s 40th anniversary, Residence Inn by Marriott has opened its 700th hotel worldwide. The Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop will be the largest hotel in the extended stay leader’s portfolio, a historic building located in the new distinctive hub in the center of Chi Town. The property, located at the intersection of LaSalle Street and Madison Avenue, will be Residence Inn by Marriott’s urban flagship with 380 rooms and 7500 square feet of meeting space.
Chris Zarek has been appointed general manager of the AC Hotel Chicago Downtown. Prior to this position, he served as general manager of the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington hotel. Zarek joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2008 as human resources director at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. He has held several leadership roles within the company, including regional HR director for Milwaukee, director of food and beverage at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and director of operations at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BW) President and CEO David Kong was joined by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael Madigan, Ward 13 Alderman Marty Quinn and Vīb developer Amit Patel at Tuesday's ground breaking ceremony for the hotel. Vīb (as in vibrant) is BW's new chic, hip urban boutique hotel.
Hilton Worldwide is pleased to announce the appointment of Marlene Poynder as General Manager at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago. In her new role, Poynder will oversee the day-to-day operations of the luxury property, which boasts 189 rooms and suites and continues to be rated one of the best hotels in North America. Poynder will report directly to Ronen Nissenbaum, Vice President of Operations-Luxury Hotels, Americas.
The Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center has announced the appointment of Erica Tomei as Pastry Chef. In her new role, Tomei will head dessert and bakery operations for the resorts catering functions, restaurant outlets and retail shops. The winner of the American Culinary Federations 2014 wedding cake competition makes Oak Brook Hills a one-stop-shop for house-made wedding cakes, pastries and oth er baked specialties, something few hotel kitchens can offer.
DiamondRock Hospitality Co., Crescent Hotels & Resorts, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts proudly announce the appointment of Kim Corrigan as General Manager of The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago. Bringing more than 30 years of hospitality experience to the role, Ms. Corrigan will be overseeing all aspects — from operations to revenue strategy to sales and marketing — of the 300-room Magnificent Mile hotel, the first in Chicago to join Starwood’s prestigious brand, The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts.
Benchmark Hospitality International has named Joe Orichiella director of food & beverage for Eaglewood Resort & Spa, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located near Chicago. Tom Garcia, General Manager, made the announcement.
Jermaine Anderson, has been named Hotel Manager for LondonHouse Chicago a luxury lifestyle hotel located at the corner of North Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. It is set to open spring of 2016 in Chicago's iconic London Guarantee Building along with a new 22-story architecturally synchronized modernist glass tower according to George Jordan, Senior Vice President of Operations for Oxford Hotels & Resorts. In his new role, Anderson will oversee day-to-day operations, marketing and sales, and will manage an expected team of over 250 employees for the 452-room property. It will feature nearly 25,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, a tri-level rooftop lounge, spa, fitness center and more. The hotel is being developed by Oxford Capital Group, LLC and is owned by an Oxford led venture with Angelo, Gordon & Co. LondonHouse Chicago is a part of Hilton Worldwide's Curio Collection of hotels. Guests will also have the added benefit of earning and utilizing Hilton HHonors® points during their stay.
Dieter Heigl has spent the last four years at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare Hotel where he served as the general manager. He lead the 470 room hotel's $40 million renovation including the conversion of the public space and restaurant to new great room concepts, conversion of two restaurants to a new ballroom and meeting room, and more. Additionally, Dieter brings a wealth of knowledge to the JW Marriott Chicago culinary team with his past experience as a director of food & beverage, restaurants and as a past executive chef at hotels around the world including the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, and Boston Marriott Copley Resort.
Marie Parodi joins the JW Marriott Chicago as director of the Spa at JW Chicago opening this July. She comes from The Spa at Williams Island Club in Miami where she served as the spa director for the past five years. While responsible for the spa operations she additionally oversaw the spa's renovation project including construction and design. In addition, she worked at other spas throughout Miami and Fort Lauderdale including Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, The Spa – Equinox, The Spa – The Shore Club and Noble House Hotels & Resorts – SpaTerre.
Hostmark Hospitality Group has been selected to operate and provide pre-opening technical services for a new Hilton dual-brand hotel project being developed by Jupiter Realty Company and Boston-based Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation. Located in Chicago's vibrant West Loop neighborhood at 118 North Jefferson Street, the 210-room Hampton Inn and 126-room Homewood Suites are expected to open in fall 2016.
Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Vita-Finzi as the property's new Hotel Manager. She joins the team this July after two decades of helming luxury hotels and innovative hospitality companies.