News for the Hospitality Executive |
CHICAGO,
March 12, 2012 - Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
is pleased to announce experienced hotel professional Mark Huntley as
their new
General Manager and Regional Vice President. Huntley started with
Fairmont
Hotels & Resorts in 1986, and has since held various positions with
hotels
under the Fairmont umbrella across the United States and in London.
After graduating from the Catering and Hotel Management program at England’s Chichester College and the Savoy Hotel management training program, Huntley began his tenure with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts holding senior food and beverage positions at The Fairmont New Orleans and The Fairmont Dallas. He later held the positions of Resident Manager at The Plaza of New York, Regional Vice President & General Manager with The Fairmont San Francisco, and Regional Vice President & General Manager of The Savoy in London. Outside of Fairmont, he also briefly served as Executive Vice President of MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas before returning to the company in 2007. “I’m excited to begin the next phase of my career in Chicago,” says Huntley. “I’ve spent many years with Fairmont, and this opportunity with Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park was one I just couldn’t pass up.” Located in the heart of the city, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park features breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline and Millennium Park. The artful lobby makes guests feel as if they are in a world of elegance and luxury as soon as they walk through the door. Guests can dine at the Michelin Guide recommended aria restaurant and share wine, cheese and chocolate at eno wine room, both located within the hotel. Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is known for its luxurious amenities and superb service, which have earned the hotel its AAA Four-Diamond rating. About Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park: Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is a AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel located in downtown Chicago. With 687 guestrooms and 62,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel provides contemporary elegance and gracious hospitality. Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is also home to eno wine room and aria restaurant and bar, taking guests on an “east meets west” culinary experience. In addition to uniquely inspired dining and stylish accommodations, the hotel features an exclusive lifestyle spa. mySpa affords eight treatment rooms and provides the perfect urban sanctuary from the busy and bustling Chicago streets. For more information please visit www.fairmont.com/chicago ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS: Located in world-class destinations around the globe, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. With more than 60 hotels, Fairmont is known as much for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, as its classic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and social importance and are often considered destinations in their own right. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 100 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com. Become a fan of Fairmont. Join our online communities at everyonesanoriginal.com, facebook.com/fairmonthotels, and twitter.com/fairmonthotels. For career opportunities, visit facebook.com/fairmontcareers. |
Contact: Nicole Ettenhofer 312-565-7976 [email protected] |