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Adil Berrady has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Kimpton Gray Hotel

The Kimpton Gray Hotel, a luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of Chicago's Loop neighborhood, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Director of Food & Beverage Adil Berrady to the team. Bringing more than 20 years of experience to The Gray, Berrady will oversee the culinary operations of the hotel's two dining outlets - Vol. 39 and Boleo - as well as in-room dining and banquets. Berrady's leadership style is characterized by hands-on management, the gravitational force of positivity and a simple, straightforward approach to hospitality: "Treat everyone like you want to be treated, genuinely mean what you say and always follow through with your promises."

IHG
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
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Jason Sundberg has been promoted to Director of Bars & Restaurants 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 Jason Sundberg. In this new leadership role as Director of Bars & Restaurants, Sundberg will execute the luxury hotel's mission of delivering unparalleled guest experiences in the food and beverage space, injecting creativity and passion at every turn.

DiamondRock Hospitality Company
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Jimmy Georgantas has been appointed as Head of Finance & Investment Management at Experiential Capital Group

Jimmy Georgantas brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic leadership to The Neighborhood Hotel®. Leveraging his understanding of market trends, financial management and real estate operations, Jimmy focuses on acquisitions, investment management while executing effective financial strategies for the firm. Jimmy is committed to developing a cohesive financial strategy aligning with ECG's overall mission and core values to deliver exceptional guest experiences and investment performance on behalf of stakeholders.

The Neighborhood Hotel
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Carrie Murphy has been appointed as Director of Sales at The Hiltons of Chicago

Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex, representing Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, Hilton Chicago, and The Drake Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carrie Murphy to Director of Sales. As a tenured sales leader with more than 17 years of experience with the Hilton brand across Chicago, Carrie is uniquely suited to lead the meeting professionals team in her new role, driving performance across Hilton Chicago, Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, and The Drake.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Jean-Francois (JF) Fortin has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, the French-inspired, luxury hotel located in Chicago's central Gold Coast neighborhood, has appointed Jean-Francois (JF) Fortin as the new Director of Food and Beverage. Known for mentoring and creating a collaborative workplace environment, Fortin brings his strong leadership skills and culinary expertise to Sofitel Chicago's renowned, fine dining venues.Born and raised in Quebec City, Canada, Fortin began his hospitality career nearly 27 years ago working as a night cleaner at a hotel, where he admired the restaurant team's commitment and sense of community. Ultimately, Fortin was inspired to attend culinary school, where he trained as a chef in Canada with a French influence. Since then, Fortin has held positions at various Accor properties around the world, from Executive Sous-Chef and Executive Chef at Fairmont Le Château Montebello, Executive Chef at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise to, most recently, Executive Chef at Fairmont Dallas.

Accor
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Joe Browning has been appointed as General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront

Atrium Hospitality announces Joe Browning is the new General Manager of the company's Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center in Illinois. With 22 years of hospitality experience, including in Illinois, Joe will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of the 226-key, all-suite hotel, which is directly linked to the largest conference center in East Peoria and overlooks the Illinois River. Alpharetta, Georgia-based Atrium Hospitality is one of the nation's largest hotel operators. Our company manages a portfolio of more than 80 hotels in 28 states and approximately 3 million square feet of event space.

Atrium Hospitality
Peoria, Illinois, United States
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Sven-Erik Richter has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, the stylish hotel located in Chicago's central Gold Coast neighborhood, has announced Sven-Erik Richter as the newly appointed General Manager. With over 25 years of experience working in the hospitality industry, Richter brings his expertise to Sofitel Chicago with the goal to provide consistently exceptional service to the hotel's guests through its welcoming, attentive team.

Accor
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Renovation

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Announces Renovation Plans

The Magnificent Mile, one of the most iconic destinations in the world, is about to get even more special. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is thrilled to announce the launch of its biggest renovation yet, promising to provide guests with an elevated travel experience that perfectly complements the hotel's thoughtful programming and fine dining offerings. Just in time for summer travel, the reimagined spaces will be completed by June 2023.

InterContinental
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Opening

Arlo Hotels Celebrates The Official Opening of Arlo Chicago

Arlo Hotels celebrated the official grand opening of Arlo Chicago, the newest boutique property within the Arlo brand portfolio. The celebration, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, welcomed executives from hotel partners Quadrum Global and Oxford Capital Group and representatives from the City of Chicago and official tourism organizations such as Choose Chicago and the Magnificent Mile Association. The celebration also featured remarks by Amir Setayesh, managing director of Quadrum Global, and John W. Rutledge, founder and CEO of Oxford Capital Group.

Arlo Hotels
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Opening

Dual Branded Holiday Inn-Staybridge Suites Hotel Takes Off Near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of a new dual-branded Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites property in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill. Located within five miles of its namesake, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites O'Hare Airport offers flexible, modern and comfortable accommodations for travelers passing through the Windy City and for those enjoying a longer stay.

Holiday Inn
Rosemont, Illinois, United States
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Iris Junge has been appointed as General Manager 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 appointment of Iris Junge as General Manager. As the newest appointed leader on the executive leadership team, Junge will drive forward the luxury hotel's mission of delivering unparalleled guest experiences while maintaining a dynamic environment for all employees.

DiamondRock Hospitality Company
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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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