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Dino Simoncelli has been appointed as General Manager at The Forester Hotel

The property that has fast made a name for itself as the premier North Shore travel and leisure destination since their highly anticipated opening in Spring of 2021, The Forester Hotel, 200 N. Field Dr., is proud to announce the appointment of Dino Simoncelli as General Manager of the picturesque Lake Forest property managed by Janko Hospitality. An Illinois native hailing from Downers Grove, Simoncelli's passion for hospitality has been unparalleled throughout his career, earning him impressive leadership roles including his most recent position as the General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Standard Club of Chicago.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Max Schultz has been appointed as Dual General Manager at Hyatt House and the Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville

Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Max Schultz has been appointed the dual general manager of the Hyatt House and the Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville. Mr. Schultz brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the operations manager of the Hyatt Place Chicago O'Hare Airport.

Katharine Degoma has been appointed as General Manager at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Katharine Degoma is an experienced General Manager, bringing 20-plus years of leadership expertise in hotel operations management and sales leadership. Hotel openings, renovations, and brand conversions have been at the forefront of her accomplishments, most recently creating and executing a plan to convert independent Ambassador Chicago hotel to a lifestyle-boutique hotel as a JdV by Hyatt brand within the Hyatt portfolio.

Anna Jaszczyk has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Anna Jaszczyk joins The Gwen as the Director of Sales & Marketing. Most recently she was Director of Group Sales at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. Jaszczyk started her career in hospitality with Marriott International at the Northern Mid-America Regional Sales Office representing various Marriot properties across ten Mid-western States. She then became Senior Sales Manager at The Hotel Chicago (HEI), where she was the 2018 Winner's Circle Recipient and Manager of the Year.