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Dan Peek has been appointed as President, Americas at JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group

JLL's Hotels & Hospitality group announced today that Daniel C. Peek has joined the firm as President of JLL Americas region. Over the course of his career, he has completed nearly $60 billion in investment sales, debt and structured finance transactions. Based out of JLL's Tampa office, Peek will report to Americas Capital Markets CEO, Mark Gibson, partnering with Kevin Davis, Americas CEO for JLL's Hotels & Hospitality group. Together, Davis and Peek will focus on driving client relationship management, investment sales, financing, tax and asset management strategies.

JLL
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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The Riu Plaza Chicago opens its doors

RIU Hotels & Resorts has reached yet another milestone in its international expansion with the opening of the Riu Plaza Chicago. The new four-star establishment with 390 rooms is strategically located in the heart of Chicago's world-famous Magnificent Mile shopping district, and from September it will offer guests and visitors alike panoramic views of the city from the 27th floor of the building in the hotel's bar, The Rooftop.

RIU
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Erik Grazetti has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The St. Regis Chicago

The St. Regis Chicago, the Windy City's newest luxury hotel, announces the appointment of Erik Grazetti as Director of Sales & Marketing. In this new role, Grazetti is responsible for leading and directing all sales and marketing efforts for The St. Regis Chicago, including heading a team of diverse sales, catering, and marketing professionals in establishing the hotel as the pinnacle of luxury within the region. The hotel stands at Chicago's best address, spanning 11 floors of the 101-story architectural marvel designed by award-winning architect Jeanne Gang while boasting 159 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and 33 exquisite suites with unparalleled 360-degree views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.

St. Regis
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Simon Firmin has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Pendry Chicago

Pendry Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Firmin as Director of Sales and Marketing. In his role, Firmin is responsible for implementing innovative strategies to garner business from meetings, events and leisure clientele, while driving growth and greater awareness to the hotel situated within the iconic Carbide & Carbon building.

Montage
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Prime Group Opens a Residence Inn by Marriott in Downtown Chicago

Prime Group, a multi-faceted real estate owner and operator based in Hollywood, Florida, today announced the opening of the 289-suite Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile. Located at 101 East Erie Street, the all-suite property is owned by Prime Groupand managed by Marriott International, Inc. General Manager Tommie Van and Director of Sales Sam Barnett lead the management team at the property.

Residence Inn
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Anderson Foote has been appointed as General Manager at Virgin Hotels Chicago

Virgin Hotels Chicago, the brand's flagship property located in the bustling Loop neighborhood, is thrilled to announce Anderson Foote as the hotel's new General Manager effective March 18, 2024. In this role, Foote will oversee the operations of the 250 room luxury lifestyle hotel as well as popular dining outlets Miss Ricky's, Two Zero Three, and Cerise Rooftop.

Virgin Hotels Collection
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Ashley Ochse has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Waldorf Astoria Chicago proudly introduces Ashley Ochse as the newly appointed director of sales and marketing. Having previously served as the Director and Complex Director of Catering Sales & Event Management at Waldorf Astoria Chicago from December 2013 to January 2017, Ochse is familiar with the 214-room hotel and the excellence of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand. With over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Ochse emerges as an esteemed leader, renowned for her unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and revenue maximization. With a steadfast dedication to delivering unparalleled service and creating lasting experiences for guests, Ochse is primed to lead the sales team in driving revenue and further enhancing the hotel's esteemed reputation as a premier luxury destination in the heart of Chicago. She joins Waldorf Astoria Chicago from The St. Regis Chicago where she most recently served as the director of sales, group & catering and was a part of the hotel’s opening team.

Waldorf Astoria
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Antonio Fungairino has been named Head of Development Latin America & Caribbean Regional Division at The Hyatt The Inclusive Collection

Hyatt announced the appointment of Antonio Fungairino as head of Inclusive Collection development for the Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region. Fungairino, who previously served as the vice president of development for Hyatt's Inclusive Collection, reports to Camilo Bolaños, Hyatt's senior vice president of development for the LAC region. In his new role, Fungairino leads the development strategy for the Inclusive Collection's 10 distinctive resort brands, strengthening Hyatt's brand presence throughout the region.

Hyatt
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Misoon Kong has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Misoon Kong as general manager. She is the first woman to hold the position at the hotel in the property's 97 years of history, rounding out National Women's History Month. In her new role, she will oversee all aspects of hotels operations and provide comprehensive leadership to uphold Hilton's commitment to delivering exceptional guest services and achieving financial success for the 1,544 guest room hotel, which features more than 234,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Most recently, Kong served as complex general manager of Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose, where she was responsible for optimizing hotel revenue and enhancing the guest stay experience.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Somnium Hospitality Group launches

Veteran of the hospitality industry, Steven Ellingsen, has inaugurated the Somnium Hospitality Group, a comprehensive, multi-brand approved enterprise for hotel and asset management, where he fulfills the role of president and founder. This new venture, headquartered in Chicago, encompasses an array of properties such as branded hotels, full-service resorts, golf courses, and boutique establishments, and marked its official beginning on January 1st.

Somnium Hospitality Group
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Kierra Moore has been promoted to Hotel Manager at Arlo Chicago

Arlo Hotels, an independent, experience-driven lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York, Miami and Chicago (and launching in Washington, D.C., in summer 2024), today announced Kierra Moore's promotion from director of operations to hotel manager at Arlo Chicago. Moore will continue to oversee the operational duties and departments and help further grow the brand through the Chicago property, which opened in April 2023.

Arlo Hotels
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Corinna Wenks has been appointed as General Manager at Park Hyatt Chicago

Park Hyatt Chicago, a reimagined 182-room hotel set in the lauded Gold Coast neighborhood, has announced the appointment of Corinna Wenks as the new General Manager. Formerly with the property from 2010 to 2015, Corinna rejoins the Park Hyatt Chicago family following her time with the Grand Hyatt Dallas Fort Worth and The Driskill in Austin, Texas. With more than two decades of extensive experience, Corinna brings a wealth of historical knowledge and proven success managing high-profile properties to continue to elevate Park Hyatt Chicago as a premier landmark destination for the discerning traveler.

Park Hyatt
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Tamas Vago has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Waldorf Astoria Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Tamas Vago as the luxury hotel's General Manager. Since joining the property team this fall, he has overseen guest experience and hotel operations of the 214-room property, including the on-site culinary and beverage venues Brass Tack and Bernard's, renowned spa and over 9,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Vago joins Waldorf Astoria Chicago from Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and brings extensive knowledge of the luxury hospitality industry from his nearly 25 years of experience. In his new role with Waldorf Astoria Chicago, he plans to build upon the hotel's legacy as a world-class destination continuing to deliver unforgettable experiences for guests.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Fantasy Greene has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

The Gwen (521 N. Rush St., Chicago), a Luxury Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the promotion of Fantasy Greene. In this new leadership role as Director of Sales and Marketing, Greene will work alongside General Manager Iris Junge and oversee all sales and marketing initiatives for The Gwen, one of Chicago's premiere luxury hotels.

DiamondRock Hospitality Company
Chicago, Illinois, United States