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Dinelia Smiles has been appointed as Director of Security at Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel

Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dinelia Smiles as the first female Director of Security in the hotel's 151-year history. Smiles brings more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, exclusively with Hilton hotels across Illinois, beginning with her role in the Front Office of the Hilton Oak Brook Suites following her high school graduation in 1996. In her new position, she will lead compliance within her 24-member team, while ensuring the safety and security of the hotel and everyone in it.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Megan Candioto has been appointed as Director of Revenue Management at The St. Regis Chicago

Candioto brings nearly two decades of experience working with international hotel brands and will be responsible for hotel's top line revenue strategy. She has held positions at the Forbes Five-Star Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lake; Four Seasons Resort Nevis; Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel; Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara; and most recently with Park Hyatt Chicago, relaunching the property after an extensive renovation.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Rita Grant has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at The St. Regis Chicago Hotel and Residences

Grant will lead human resources efforts for both The St. Regis Chicago Hotel and Residences including building, acquiring, and retaining top talent across all divisions and levels. Grant has held a number of human resources roles, most recently at the JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America, where she was a member of the 2015 opening team and contributed to the property winning many accolades.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Yago del Rincon has been appointed as Director of Operations at The St. Regis Chicago

With more than two decades of luxury hotel leadership experience across seven Ritz-Carlton hotels (including Hotel Arts Barcelona - a Ritz-Carlton Hotel and the Forbes Five-Star Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park) and executing nearly 20 hotel openings, del Rincon joins the team as Director of Operations, with the goal of enhancing operations through his commitment to impeccable service and industry-leading innovation.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Jackie Collens has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The St. Regis Chicago

As Director of Sales and Marketing, Collens is responsible for exceeding guestroom and catering sales, revenue, and marketing goals. Collens brings two decades of experience from flagship, luxury hotels throughout New York City. Collens held leadership positions at the famed Waldorf Astoria and Towers as well as The St. Regis New York. Previously, she was the Asset Manager for Ty Warner, owner of Four Seasons Hotel New York. These iconic hotels further validate her invaluable industry experience and deep insight into the luxury marketplace.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Frederick J. Pérez has been appointed as General Manager at The Residences at the St. Regis Chicago

As the General Manager of The Residences at the St. Regis Chicago, Pérez will oversee day-to-day operations of The Residences and ensure resident satisfaction at the 393-unit ultra-luxury property. Beginning his career with Marriott in 2000, Pérez has worked in a variety of hotel roles over the last two decades, most recently as Director of Operations at The Ritz-Carlton Club & Residences, Vail, and as Director of Residences at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Mexico City.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Oliver Gibbons has been appointed as General Manager at The St. Regis Chicago Hotel and Residences

Gibbons will lead The St. Regis Chicago team and oversee the day-to-day operations of the property, which includes a 192 room hotel, 393 ultra luxury residences; two restaurants in partnership with Chef's Evan Funke and Hisanobu Osaka; a holistic wellness, spa and fitness center; and more than 10,000 square feet of dynamic meeting and event space. Gibbons has played a vital role in leading the team through the completion of the hotel's development over the last two years.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Mike Alaridi has been appointed as Executive Chef at Virgin Hotels Chicago

Virgin Hotels Chicago is thrilled to announce Executive Chef, Mike Alaridi, who will oversee the entire culinary operation from Miss Ricky's to Cerise. Born and raised in Syria, Alaridi was first introduced to the culinary world by watching his mother cook their family meals from scratch, only using whole ingredients from their backyard garden. Growing up in a household that prioritized healthy foods laid the foundation for Alaridi's culinary ethos of using the freshest ingredients and preparing them in ways that heighten their flavors.

Virgin Hotels
Chicago, Illinois, United States