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Dual branded voco and Holiday In Opens in Downtown Chicago

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the launch of voco Chicago Downtown and Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown - Wolf Point following the hotel's grand opening celebration held last week. Located in the city's River North district, the property marks voco hotels' first location in Chicago and sixth in the U.S. Previously a Holiday Inn, the newly opened hotel underwent a full transformation to become IHG's first dual-branded voco hotel and Holiday Inn property.

Holiday Inn
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Appointment

Mario Thompson has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, Hilton Chicago, and The Drake Hotel

Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex representing Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, Hilton Chicago, and The Drake Hotel are pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Thompson as Area Director of Sales and Marketing. Thompson will lead a tenured team with 300+ years of collective hotelier commercial experience to complement a combined 347 years of hospitality excellence at these renowned historic Hilton hotels. Thompson brings more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 12 years in hospitality leadership roles, and has been with Hilton since 2009 across San Diego, New York City, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Baltimore.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Tyler Hutton has been appointed as General Manager at Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile proudly announces the appointment of Tyler Hutton to general manager. A hospitality expert, with a passion for mentoring and focused on offering flawless service, Hutton brings eight years of Marriott brand knowledge to the property. In his new role at Aloft Chicago Mag Mile, Hutton will be responsible for actively participating and executing strategies to exceed guests' satisfaction as well as fostering leadership and an empowering work environment for all team members.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Nadeem Siddiqui has been appointed as General Manager at The Gwen

The Gwen (521 N. Rush St., Chicago), a Luxury Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadeem Siddiqui as General Manager. As the newest appointed leader on the executive leadership team, Siddiqui will drive forward the luxury hotel's mission of delivering unparalleled guest experiences while maintaining a dynamic environment for all employees. The Gwen was ranked #1 in Chicago and #8 in the world in the Condé Nast "Best Hotels in the World: 2021 Readers' Choice Awards."

DiamondRock Hospitality Company
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Randy Romero has been appointed as General Manager at Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Sable at Navy Pier, a Curio Collection by Hilton developed by Maverick Hotels & Restaurants has already seen great success since opening in March of 2021. Within the first year of operation, Sable has been recognized for various awards including 10 Best's Readers' Choice Travel Awards and Top 10 Hotels in Chicago by USA Today. To continue catapulting this high-end oasis into one of the best hotels - not only in the City, but in the country - the team now officially announces the appointment of Randy Romero to lead as General Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the Chicago market, including 15+ years with the Hilton brand supporting hundreds of properties spanning the East and West coasts, Romero will now take on this pivotal role at the first and only hotel on the City's iconic Navy Pier.

Maverick Hotels & Restaurants
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Cory Cuff has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago announces the appointment of Cory Cuff as Hotel Manager. Off the heels of its multi-million-dollar renovation and the launch of a new dining concept, Adorn Bar & Restaurant, the newly transformed Hotel warmly welcomes Cory's extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry to oversee the day-to-day operations and success of the Hotel.

Four Seasons
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Jacqueline Berry has been appointed as Group Director of Spa and Wellbeing at Miraval Group

acqueline Berry has been appointed Group Director of Spa and Wellbeing of Miraval Group, a global leader for wellness destinations including the three award-winning resorts: Miraval Arizona, Miraval Austin and Miraval Berkshires. In her position, Berry is responsible for overseeing the Life in Balance Spas and their integrative wellbeing programming across the Miraval Resorts portfolio, which offers transformative spa services and innovative wellness experiences.

Hyatt
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Andrew Court has been appointed as Executive Chef at InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is proud to announce the appointment of Andrew Court as Executive Chef. In this role, Court will oversee all areas of food production and restaurants at the property. Court brings over 30 years of fine dining service and hotel operations experience across the country and internationally to the historic Chicago property.

IHG
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Pipeline

280-key CitizenM coming to Chicago Downtown

The operator's debut in Chicago will form part of Sterling Bay's mixed-use development at 300 North Michigan Avenue, situated between the Riverwalk and Millennium Park. The 280-key hotel sits within a 47-storey tower that also comprises 289 residential units and 25,000ft² of retail space. Inside, CitizenM Chicago Downtown will feature an art-filled living room, 24/7 canteenM and three societyM meeting rooms. The building's facade will feature a commissioned piece by Illinois-born, New York-based Nina Chanel Abney, whose artwork will also appear in the entrance.

citizenM
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Dina Fenili Niekamp has been appointed as Director of Sales, Marketing and Brand at Miraval Resorts

Dina Fenili Niekamp brings over 16 years of hospitality experience to her role as Director of Sales, Marketing & Brand at Miraval Resorts. In this position, Dina is responsible for driving consumer awareness, with a focus on the global expansion of the Miraval brand and spearheading the marketing and communications efforts for Miraval's three award-winning properties across the country. Dina also leads leisure and group sales efforts including staffing, sales optimization and the development of branding materials for direct sales. In 2021, Dina spearheaded a partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation's leading voice in mental health, to launch a series of staff resources, guest events and programs that promote the intersection of mindfulness and mental wellbeing. Prior to her current role, Dina served as the Director of Brand & Marketing at Miraval Resorts.

Hyatt
Chicago, Illinois, United States