Luxe Worldwide Adds the Seneca and Belden-Stratford
LOS ANGELES, CA, January 16, 2006. Luxe Worldwide Hotels proudly announces the addition of the Seneca and Belden-Stratford to its network of acclaimed resorts. Both hotels are in highly popular sections of Chicago, with the Seneca just a block away from the famed Magnificent Mile and the Belden-Stratford across from the Conservatory and Lincoln Park Zoo.
"The Seneca and Belden-Stratford are two iconic hotels in one of America's most beloved cities. Their inclusion within the Luxe family confirms our managerial excellence and marketing expertise," said Efrem Harkham, President and CEO of Luxe. "We look forward to building a long-term relationship with these properties that is collaborative and highly successful."
An Accomplished Team of Professionals
"Luxe's team of professionals, all of whom have an impressive record of accomplishment within the hospitality industry, are an ideal fit for our strategic needs and marketing goals. Our emphasis on service and attention to detail complements Luxe's well established reputation for detail and effective business solutions," stated David Sherman, Senior Vice President of IRMCO Properties and Management Corporation, parent company of the Seneca and Belden-Stratford. "These two hotels have a rich history that deserves respect and attention, which Luxe undeniably provides," declared Michael Vito, General Manager of the Seneca Hotel & Suites.




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