(CHICAGO; June 12, 2018) — Sage Hospitality, one of the leading hotel management and investment companies in the country, today announces the appointment of Caryn Granzow to director of sales and marketing of The Blackstone. Granzow brings nearly a decade of experience to the position having held a variety of hotel sales leadership roles within the Chicago market.

“I’m excited to continue my hospitality career in Chicago with The Blackstone,” says Granzow. “The hotel has so many stories to tell, and I couldn’t have asked for a more talented and creative team to help bring these narratives to life for our guests.”

In her new role, Granzow will be responsible for leading all sales and marketing efforts throughout the 335-room hotel. Granzow previously held the same position at Doubletree Chicago Magnificent Mile. In addition, she oversaw seven directors of sales and marketing at Kokua Hospitality properties as the regional director and was part of the conversion team for Conrad Chicago from Le Meridian Chicago. Granzow’s sales and marketing portfolio also includes Chicago properties under Hyatt and Starwood.

A graduate of Drake University, Granzow majored and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in economics before launching her career in hospitality in 1996 at Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.

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