Crestline Appoints Michael D. Solis DoSM The Silversmith Hotel
CHICAGO,IL, October 5, 2009 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Michael D. Solis as Director of Sales & Marketing for The Silversmith Hotel & Suites in Chicago. The upscale hotel, located in downtown Chicago, is built in the style of the late 19th century Arts movement. The Silversmith, with 143 guestrooms including 63 suites, is located in the heart of Chicago's Financial/Theater District (the Loop) and is within walking distance to the world renowned Art Institute, Millennium Park and Grant Park, Symphony Center, Sears Tower and Chicago's finest museums.
Mr. Solis joins Crestline Hotels & Resorts from the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown where he was Director of Sales. He brings more than nine years of hospitality industry sales and management experience having also held senior positions at the Amalfi Hotel Chicago, the Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor, MD, and the Radisson Hotel Lincolnwood, IL.
"Michael brings excellent knowledge of the Chicago business market as well as the ability to help grow corporate and meetings business," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "We look forward to Michael's ongoing contribution and leadership at this beautiful landmark hotel," added Denfeld.
Mr. Solis hold a B.A. from North Park University, IL, and has been recognized with several industry accolades. He can be reached at Michael.Solis@CrestlineHotels.com.




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