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Todd Temperly has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Chicago and Conrad Chicago

In his new position, Temperly will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the luxury 215-room and 289-room hotels, both owned by Geller Capital Partners. With more than 20 years of experience with the Hilton brand, Temperly most recently served as the Hotel Manager for the iconic Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort on the beautiful island of Maui. In his previous role, he managed the day-to-day operations for the 776-room, 60-villa resort that spans 40-beachfront acres and includes nine elaborate pools as well as Spa Grande, which is consistently voted as Maui's #1 spa. He provided oversight of seven restaurants including the award-winning HumuHumu as well as Botero Lounge, Bistro Molokini, Café Kula, Volcano Bar and Grill, Grotto Bar, and the Grand Dining Room. Prior to that role, Temperly was the General Manager at The Marquette and Windows On Minnesota where he oversaw the entire hotel operation and strategic management of Minneapolis' most recognized and world-renowned landmark hotel. Before leading The Marquette to "Hotel of the Year" by Minnesota Lodging Association, Todd was the Hotel Manager at the legendary and historic Palmer House in Chicago. He has also held executive leadership positions at the Hilton Chicago, Palmer House, and the famed Waldorf Astoria New York.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Renovation

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg is Fully Renovated and Updated for A New Generation of Hotel Guests

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg is proud to announce all renovations to the hotel—including all guestrooms and over 28,000 square feet of event space—are complete and brand-new restaurant experiences nearby make this area a huge value-add to the real estate development of the soon-to-be mixed-use community. The Hyatt is adjacent to the Woodfield Mall, the fifth largest shopping district in the United States.

Hyatt Regency
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Development Opening

Tribute Portfolio Announces Opening of Hotel Zachary

Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott International, Inc., together with Hickory Street Capital, a real estate development company owned by the Ricketts family, is thrilled to announce the opening of Hotel Zachary (3630 N Clark Street) in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. With 173 guest rooms, welcoming public spaces and an assortment of Chicago-based culinary offerings, the hotel is located directly across the street from the iconic Wrigley Field and delivers a genuine Chicago neighborhood experience, whether you are a baseball fan, curious traveler or local-in-the know.

Tribute Portfolio
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Pipeline

The Red Collection™ by Red Roof to Add State House Inn

Following the successful launch of its first soft brand and the growing demand for affordable and accessible hotels, Red Roof is introducing a second property in The Red Collection in Springfield, Illinois. The State House Inn™, located in the capital city of the state, is slated to open for business in September, as Red Roof expands its footprint with Packard Hospitality Management, LLC®, a veteran franchisee in the industry. Based on comprehensive consumer research, Red Roof created The Red Collection to bring modern and affordable accommodations to the hearts of cities travelers love. The Red Collection's flagship location, The St. Clair Hotel® in Downtown Chicago, will open later this year.

Red Roof Inn®
Springfield, Illinois, United States
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Pierre-Louis Giacotto has been appointed as General Manager at The Blackstone Hotel

In his new role, Giacotto oversees all aspects of hotel operations for the historic, 335-room hotel. Before his appointment with Sage Hospitality, Giacotto held the GM position with Hotel Arista in Naperville, Ill. Giacotto is also known for his work as the first GM for Carlson-Rezidor Hotels' flagship North American Radisson Blu property, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago. He successfully oversaw the construction of the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel and participated in opening other locations during his five-year tenure with Carlson-Rezidor.

Sage
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Historic Location Gets an Eco-Friendly Makeover with First Element Hotel in Illinois

Element Hotels, part of Marriott International, and Ctwo Hotels, announces today the opening of Element Moline, marking the debut of the eco-conscious, extended-stay brand in Illinois. With the support and inspiration of the Moline Historic Society, Element Moline offers guests eco-friendly and wellness-focused amenities within the historical surroundings of one of Moline"s oldest buildings. Part of the hotel is housed in the O"Rourke Building, a warehouse that was originally built in 1916 by the Crandall Transfer and Warehouse Company.

Element® By Westin
Moline, Illinois, United States
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Brian McCarthy has been named Managing Director at AETHOS Consulting Group

AETHOS Consulting Group CEO Keith Kefgen announced the addition of seasoned search consultant and talent advisor, Brian McCarthy as Managing Director. Based in Chicago, McCarthy has more than a decade of experience serving as a strategic partner to public, private, and venture-backed organizations, including global leaders in lodging, dining, gaming, cruise, and travel operations. The breadth of his business expertise is drawn from experience at both boutique and global recruiting firms, conducting searches for executive leaders and their direct reports. Prior to joining AETHOS Consulting Group, McCarthy led the Travel, Hospitality, and Leisure Sector for the FutureStep line of business at Korn Ferry. He regularly supports cross-functional search efforts and has placed transformative executives in Digital, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Human Resources, and General Management leadership roles. McCarthy began his executive search career as a consultant at Russell Reynolds Associates and was previously an advisor to the hedge fund and legal community. McCarthy attended Gettysburg College and received a Master of Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

AETHOS Consulting Group
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Pipeline

White Lodging and Friedman Properties to Shake Up Chicago's Hospitality Scene With the City's and Midwest's First Moxy Hotel

The playful and experiential Moxy Hotels will debut its first property in Chicago, IL—and the first in the Midwest—in Spring 2018, boldly reinventing the lifestyle hotel experience in the Windy City. White Lodging will operate the Moxy Chicago Downtown, which it is developing in the River North area in partnership with Friedman Properties.

Moxy
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Hans Ritten has been appointed as General Manager at Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel

Hans Ritten will oversee Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel, located in Rosemont, IL, just outside downtown Chicago. He has over 25 years of experience with both branded and independent luxury hotels in airport, suburban, convention, and resort destinations. Most recently, Ritten was general manager of Omni Hotel Chicago where he was involved with a complete room renovation in 2015, improved Medallia ranking within Omni hotels from number 28 to number 4 – including a number 1 ranking in Food & Beverage in 2016, and improved year-over-year RevPAR index in both 2015 and 2016.

Loews
Rosemont, Illinois, United States
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Bob Shelley has been appointed as General Manager at St. Jane Chicago

Bob Shelley joins Aparium Hotel Group as the General Manager of St. Jane Chicago as well as Vice President of Hotel Operations for Aparium Hotel Group. St. Jane is currently slated to open in Spring 2018 at the historic Carbide and Carbon building on Michigan Avenue. Bob brings a wealth of business, brand and marketing experience to St. Jane. Prior to joining Aparium Hotel Group, Bob served as the General Manager of Radisson Blu in Chicago, and the Area Managing Director for Commune Hotels + Resorts in San Francisco, where he oversaw multiple lifestyle hotels in various West Coast and Mexico markets. Bob is an avid traveler and skier with Paris and Telluride among his favorite destinations. Weekends you can find him foraging through local farmers market and cooking for friends and family.

Aparium Hotel Group
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Don Barnett has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at LondonHouse Chicago

LondonHouse Chicago, the luxury lifestyle property on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, welcomes Don Barnett as the hotel’s new Director of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Barnett guides the strategic development of the hotel’s marketing and sales teams and ensures that guests have an exceptional and one-of-a-kind experience while staying at LondonHouse Chicago.Barnett brings more than ten years of experience in the hospitality industry to LondonHouse Chicago, having worked with a variety of full-service properties, from convention hotels to resorts to boutique properties. In Barnett’s previous role, he served as the Complex Assistant Director of Sales at Embassy Suites and DoubleTree in Rosemont, Illinois.Barnett is enthusiastic about making a positive impact at LondonHouse Chicago, not only on the hotel’s revenue but on its people as well. Performing above and beyond guest expectations and acting as a mentor to team members are the most fulfilling aspects of his job, Barnett notes.

Oxford Capital Group, LLC
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Mary Ann Kenmotsu has been appointed as General Manager Freedom Plaza Convention Center at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville has announced the appointment of Mary Ann Kenmotsu as General Manager Freedom Plaza Convention Center. In addition to overseeing operations at the two-year-old convention center, Kenmotsu is focused on injecting a new service-based, community-driven culture. By drawing on close to 30 years of experience in hospitality and a relentless commitment to customer satisfaction, Kenmotsu aims to set a gold standard for social and c orporate events at the area’s largest hotel banquet facility.

Hilton
Naperville, Illinois, United States
Development Opening

The Robey Hall launches in Chicago

rtfully combining sophisticated minimalism with the industrial aesthetic of an early 20th-century warehouse, The Robey Hall puts guests at the heart of the action in Chicago"s Wicker Park neighborhood. The hip younger sister property of The Robey offers up Modern American cuisine at the neighboring Café Robey, as well as rooftop cocktails with cityscape views at Up & Up and Cabana Club. High ceilings, exposed brickwork, and polished concrete floors in the 20 loft-style guestrooms are home to box-style beds in birch plywood and steel, while the open-plan lobby acts as a neighborhood hub with an "everybody welcome" attitude.

Design Hotels
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Renovation

Hilton Chicago Finalizes $150 Million Renovation

Classic now meets cool as the historic 1,544 room Hilton Chicago, located on Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park, announces today the completion of a $7 million renovation. The newest revamp that enhances the third-floor meeting spaces and Salon C in the Stevens Meeting Center leading to the finalization of an all-encompassing $150 million renovation and restoration initiative.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Lynda Simonetti has been appointed as Private Restaurants Events Manager at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Waldorf Astoria Chicago has welcomed Lynda Simonetti as the private restaurant events manager for both MINA Group culinary concepts in the hotel, Margeaux Brasserie and Petit Margeaux. Simonetti will leverage her local knowledge of Chicago and extensive worldwide experience to coordinate and promote all events, servicing local patrons and global traveler’s alike. Simonetti will also handle all restaurant events at the Conrad Chicago, including culinary concepts by chef Richard Sandoval, Baptiste & Bottle and Noyane.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States