Kimpton Gray Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Katia Soujol as its new Executive Chef, overseeing the hotel’s culinary program
New 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.
The Gwen Chicago appoints Iris Junge as General Manager
The Gwen, 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.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 7 May
U.S. hotel occupancy declined from the previous week, while average daily rate increased slightly.
Introducing the new guestrooms at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago has recently completed the final phase of a 100-million-dollar+ renovation.
The St. Regis announced for Chicago’s former Vista Tower
Project is expected to feature hotel rooms, residences, amenities and breathtaking views of the Chicago River from 101-story luxury tower.
Wendy Stevens named COO at Maverick Hotels & Restaurants
Maverick Hotels and Restaurants, a hotel operator, developer, and consultant, announced that accomplished industry executive Wendy Stevens has joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer in Chicago.
Tony Marco appointed GM at Hyatt House Chicago
In his new role, Marco will be responsible for overseeing all operations and functions of the 14-story, 200-room property and a 50-person staff.
ACTE buyers only workshop reveals how travel buyers and suppliers can build better partnerships
ACTE is working to create a true partnership mindset between buyers and suppliers across the corporate travel industry. In a “Buyer Only Workshop” held during the Chicago Global Summit & Corporate Lodging Forum, travel buyers spoke about their pain points with commonalities across travel program scope, size, and spend.











