Rheannon Reese Named DoSM at New Chicago Area Holiday Inn
In Hillside, IL
CHICAGO, IL, February 26, 2009 - S&L Hospitality, management company and co-developer of the 135-room Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago - West O'Hare under construction in Hillside, IL, announces Rheannon Reese as the new director of sales and marketing.
Reese's responsibilities include achieving hotel revenue, profit and customer satisfaction goals, and developing and implementing strategies to increase profit awareness and hotel sales. Prior to joining the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago Airport West - O'Hare, Reese was the Senior Sales and Catering Manager for Hyatt Place (formerly AmeriSuites) in Schaumburg, IL. Reese has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Management from the Abilene Christian University in Abilene Texas.
"I am very pleased to have Rheannon on our team," said Tim Cepek, General Manager for S&L Hospitality. "She brings an eager competitive edge, strong sales and marketing background, and leadership to her new position."
Scheduled to open in March, the five-story Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is located at 200 South Manheim Rd. in Hillside, IL,. and is part of a new 32-acre mixed-use development project located off Interstate 290. The property joins other businesses also targeted to open in the weeks and months to come, including Super Target, Petco, Staples, Michaels, Panda Express and more.
The hotel is a modern hotel for value-orientated travelers. Fresh, clean and uncomplicated, the new property offers competitive rates for both business and leisure travelers. Amenities include: Fresh Express Start(R) Breakfast Buffet featuring a full range of hot breakfast items; indoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool; 24-fitness center;
24-hour business center; 24-hour Express Market(R); free wired & wireless high speed internet and free local calls (US Only) and free guest parking. Guest rooms feature queen or king-sized beds; 32" flat panel HDTV's; microwave; refrigerator; hairdryer; iron/ironing board; and safe. The hotel is 100% non-smoking.
Conveniently, the property is only 6 miles from Chicago O'Hare Airport and offers free shuttle service, and only 15 miles from downtown Chicago.
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