Millennium Hotels & Resort's Appoints New GM, North America

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. April 30, 2010

April 28, 2010 - Millennium Hotels & Resorts announced today the appointment of Earl Nightingale as the new General Manager of the Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago. In his new role, Nightingale will be responsible for overseeing all business aspects of the hotel and report directly to Greg Ade, Senior Vice President, M & C Hotels.

“I am thrilled to be part of a World Class historic hotel like the Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago. It makes me even happier to be back in my hometown where I have many ties to the city and the rich Chicago culture,” says Nightingale. “I am looking forward to combining my diverse experiences and passion for customer relations to make this hotel the best it can be.”

Nightingale joins the Millennium team with over 34 years of experience, 24 of them as a general manager. Previously with Omni Hotels & Resorts where he worked in a corporate assigned capacity, Nightingale managed 4 different properties while developing strategic business plans to expand the company's holdings and portfolio.

With diverse experience, Nightingale served as the Hyatt Hotels & Resorts quality assurance leader supervising the operating standards of over 36 Hyatt facilities and developing many of the company's best practices. Contributing at the highest levels within the Hyatt organization, Nightingale has been acknowledged twice as general manager of the year.

Nightingale and his team were also honored with the exclusive Sales Team of the Year Award and acknowledged for his employee relations. As a mentor to numerous managers today, Nightingale takes pride in his properties and the team member associates he works with.

About the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago
A landmark hotel located at the gateway to Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, the historic Knickerbocker welcomes you to the best destination in downtown Chicago for shopping, dining and business. Located near Water Tower Place, John Hancock Tower, Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue shopping, the hotel offers accessibility to all the city's landmarks and attractions to make your trip memorable. Experience the recent debut of a multi-million dollar guest room transformation, including opulent suites and stylish corridors. The transformed rooms feature a collection of design elements and amenities that result in a quiet haven of luxury. Soothing neutral colors accented with a punch of cranberry are complemented by walls finished with linen-like wall coverings, dark Mahogany Sapele wood accents, chic Lucite bedside lamps and rich upholstery. The guest room redesign brings the hotel to a heightened level of luxury befitting its grand heritage and cosmopolitan city location. The Knickerbocker accommodates meetings, events and social gatherings in its 18,000 square feet of flexible function space. The hotel's famed Crystal Ballroom features a built-in illuminated dance floor, graceful balcony, crystal chandeliers and a gold-gilded domed ceiling making each event truly memorable. Enjoy personalized service and attention to detail while enjoying the best of Chicago. Read more about our Concierge's recommendations on our Concierge Corner blog:
www.millenniumhotels.com