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Hotel and Towers � Chicago Named Illinois Hotelier of the Year |
CHICAGO � December 13, 2002 - Michael A. Miner, Managing Director of
the Sheraton Hotel and Towers � Chicago and Vice President of Operations
for Starwood Hotels and Resorts, was named Illinois Hotelier of the Year
today at the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association�s annual Stars of the
Industry Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.
�Through Mike�s strong leadership, guest satisfaction in all metropolitan and downtown Starwood properties has dramatically increased over the past two years,� said IHLA President and CEO Marc J. Gordon, CHA, FMP. Other statewide award winners included: Manager of the Year:
Guest Services Employee of the Year:
Bellstaff Employee of the Year:
Housekeeping Employee of the Year:
Food & Beverage Employee of the Year:
Maintenance Employee of the Year
WBBM-TV News Anchor Mary Ann Childers presented the awards before a luncheon crowd of nearly 375 industry leaders. Over 350 of the state�s finest hospitality employees were nominated for the awards, the highest total in the history of the state competition. |
Contact:
Peter Gallagher, IHLA 312-346-3135 x226 [email protected] |