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Tijs Klerx has been appointed as General Manager at Viceroy Chicago

Originally from The Netherlands, Tijs Klerx got his start in hospitality with a degree from the International Hotel Management School at the NHTV University of Applied Sciences in Breda. Before graduating, Klerx began working with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Over the course of his seven years spent with the company, he worked largely with guests in leadership roles, starting as Duty Manager at The Park Lane Sheraton Hotel in London and worked his way up to Director of Front Office at The Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel.

Viceroy
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Renovation

The Historic Talbott Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Property, Plans May Reopening Following Extensive $20M Renovation

The Talbott Hotel (20 E. Delaware Pl.), a Joie de Vivre boutique property, announced today that it will officially re-open in May following a four-month, comprehensive renovation. The historic hotel, originally constructed in 1927, received a full interior refresh driven by KARA MANN, the celebrated Chicago-based interior design icon.

JdV by Hyatt
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Renovation

Alliance hospitality opens delta by marriott chicago north shore after extensive $10 million renovation

Alliance Hospitality has officially opened the Delta by Marriott Chicago North Shore hotel, located in Glenview, IL. The property is owned by Glenview Investors - Hotel, LLC. Rolf Tweeten, Chairman of Alliance Hospitality, made the announcement. The extensive renovation covered all areas of the hotel, which includes 255-suites, 7,378 square feet of meeting space, an indoor pool and a 1,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art fitness and training center. Additions included an Elite Pantry, a Starbucks café and the Bourbon Kitchen & Tap restaurant. The lobby and six-story atrium"s new contemporary design is reflective of Glenview"s rich history and surroundings.

Renaissance
Glenview, Illinois, United States
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Matt Schalk has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Hyatt Regency Chicago

Schalk was most recently with Hyatt Hotels Corporation serving as the Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the West Region. Prior to that position, Schalk held a number of positions with a focus in revenue management, including Regional Director of Revenue Management for the Southern Region and Area Director of Revenue at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Director of Revenue at Hyatt Regency Chicago, Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, and Hyatt Regency Dearborn.

Hyatt
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Frank Sanchez has been appointed as Executive Chef at Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (520 N. Michigan Ave.) is excited to announce that it has appointed Frank Sanchez as executive chef. Formerly the hotel’s executive sous chef, Sanchez will oversee all culinary operations at the hotel and its F&B outlets, Harvest Restaurant and Rush Street Pantry, including management of the hotel’s rooftop garden and beehives.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Paul E. Cardona has been appointed as General Manager at Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center

Wischermann Partners appointed Paul E. Cardona as GM of the Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center. Combining his background with luxury and lifestyle hotels, Cardona will bring over 22 years of hotel expertise to Chicago to spearhead the operation of the 172-room property. With an extensive career in the hospitality industry, the Glen Ellyn, Ill., resident joins the Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center team from previous executive roles at hotels including Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Soho House & Co., Miami’s SLS Hotel and the Park Hyatt Chicago. There, he lead the team at NoMI to its first and only one-star Michelin rating.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Peter Simoncelli has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is proud to announce the appointment of Peter Simoncelli to general manager of the award-winning hotel on the Magnificent Mile. A hospitality veteran of over 30 years with deep-seated roots in Chicago, Simoncelli has vast experience in the luxury hotel space and will be instrumental in leading the team and continuing with the success that the hotel has experienced for the past four decades.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Kimberly Terry-LeDoux has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Blackstone, A Renaissance Hotel

Sage Hospitality, one of the leading hotel management and investment companies in the country, is pleased to introduce the new Director of Sales and Marketing of The Blackstone, A Renaissance Hotel, Kimberly Terry-LeDoux. With over twelve years of experience, Terry-LeDoux will bring her expansive knowledge and expertise in the hospitality industry to the role.

Sage
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Marcus Cornelious has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Cornelious was most recently with the W New York – Union Square hotel, serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing since 2015. He led the hotel’s sales efforts, as well as managed all marketing, public relations, and promotional activities. Prior to that position, Cornelious was a Senior Sales Manager for The Miami Beach EDITION, based out of New York City, where he also organized pre-opening sales efforts on behalf of The New York EDITION.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Catherine Diggins has been appointed as General Manager at Hewing Hotel

Aparium Hotel Group’s Hewing Hotel, opening late Fall 2016, announces the appointment of Catherine Diggins as General Manager for the Minneapolis hotel set to become the gateway to the North Loop’s vibrant culture. An 18-year veteran to the industry with experience in 16 hotel openings and transitions, Diggins currently oversees the pre-opening period of the hotel, and is poised to manage day-to-day operations upon opening.Diggins’ dynamic and energetic hotel management skillset has fostered a successful hospitality career. Her passion for the industry evolved from a summer job she held in college as the front desk agent at the Westin Beach Resort, Key Largo, to an impressive portfolio of hospitality projects across the country.

Aparium Hotel Group
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Maurese Nelson has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Kinzie Hotel in Chicago

The urban chic Kinzie Hotel located in River North just steps away from the Mag Mile has appointed Maurese Nelson as Director of Sales & Marketing. The Chicago-centric boutique property, which reopened in 2014 following a complete re-concepting, pays tribute to the great Chicago historical figure, John Kinzie. Nelson, a Chicago native, brings over 13 years of hospitality experience to the position, ten of those in sales and marketing.

Preferred
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Scott Stuckey has been appointed as General Manager at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago, (521 N. Rush St.) announces Scott Stuckey has been appointed general manager, effective immediately. Bringing more than 27 years of hospitality experience to the role, Stuckey will be overseeing all aspects — from operations to revenue strategy to sales and marketing — of the 300-room luxury hotel located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. He will also be responsible for managing The Gwen’s 15,000 square-feet of meeting and event space, Circa restaurant and lounge, and the hotel’s outdoor terrace, Upstairs at The Gwen.

Starwood
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Saber Rejbi has been appointed as Pastry Chef at Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Saber Rejbi as the new pastry chef. With more than a decade of hospitality experience, Rejbi will be responsible for the creation, planning and supervision of the production of top quality pastries, desserts and baked goods for Hilton Chicago. In his new position, Rejbi is concentrated on managing the pastry shop team members, working with the executive pastry chef on menu changes, ensuring recipes and standards are followed and guaranteeing adherence to safety standards and regulations to provide top quality goods. Most recently, Rejbi was the executive pastry chef at Advanced Gourmet Equipment and Design, focusing on culinary demonstrations, customer training and teaching culinary classes for all levels. Prior experience includes serving as cous-chef Pastry at Hôtel Concord Opera Paris and chef de partie at Hôtel de Crillon Paris. Throughout his career, Rejbi acquired multiple certificates in pastry and baking including CAP Pastry Certificate and an Advanced Level of the Brevet Technique des Métiers where he specialized in pastry

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Keshia Scott has been appointed as Destination Sales Executive at JW Marriott Chicago

Since beginning her career with Marriott, Keshia has showcased her inherent, hospitable nature and passion for sales across the country and garnered invaluable experience with many hotel teams. In 2009, Scott was a Business Developer at the Orlando Airport Marriott, tasked with uncovering new business for the hotel, where she continued to deliver. In 2012, she joined the Marriott Mid-Atlantic regional sales office, exceeding her goals in 2012 and 2013, proving that she was sought after talent. Keshia most recently was a part of the pre-opening team at Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center where she served as the Corporate Group Sales Manager.

Marriott
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Kevin Frid has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer - North & Central America at AccorHotels

Global hospitality leader AccorHotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Frid as Chief Operating Officer for North & Central America. As a key leader within the company, Frid’s position is one of the first senior management appointments since the recent acquisition of FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) and its three prestigious luxury hotel brands: Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel.

Accor
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Josh Levine has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hiltons of Chicago

Hiltons of Chicago are pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua M. Levine as director of sales for Hiltons of Chicago Business Travel Sales Complex. In his new role, Levine will oversee the hotels’ Business Travel Team and direct pricing strategy, property initiatives and guest recognition programs among other functions for Hilton Chicago, Palmer House, Drake Hotel, Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Hilton O’Hare, & Hilton Rosemont. With more than 10 years of industry experience, I’m confident that Levine will further elevate our business travel sales,” said Gene Hare, Area Director of Sales & Marketing Representing Hilton Chicago, Palmer House Hilton, The Drake Hotel & Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown / Lakefront. “With a longstanding history of excellent leadership at Hiltons of Chicago and proven track record of success, he is a strategic addition to our team and will excel in his new role.” Most recently, Levine was as the assistant director of sales for Hiltons of Chicago. Prior experience includes serving as area senior sales manager for Hiltons of Chicago and director of rooms for Eldridge and Oread Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas. The Hiltons of Chicago Business Travel Team, led by Levine, launched a new program that invites corporate guests to connect at their home away from home with the Building a Business Travel Community. As an added incentive, corporate clientele are invited to mingle at private events hosted at each hotel in their honor. Each function offers unique themes like gingerbread housing making demonstrations, partnering with Stop Hunger Now to produce over 10,000 meals and more. To date, the team has held 10 Building Community events with attendance of more than 75 people per event. Levine is recognized for creating a lead generating program and standard operating procedure by offering incentive to operations team producing close to $1 million in new revenue since its inception.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States