Omni Chicago Hotel Announces New Leadership

Industry Veteran Named General Manager at Michigan Avenue's Award-winning Property

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. September 01, 2011

Chicago, IL - August 31, 2011 - Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Joe Pinto as general manager of the all-suites, four-star Omni Chicago Hotel, located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Under Pinto's leadership, the Omni Chicago hotel will continue to provide the award-winning service which guests have come to expect.

With more than 30 years of hotel management experience, as well as a wealth of knowledge about the Windy City, Pinto previously served as vice president of Oakbrook Hotels & Resorts and general manager, Pheasant Run Resort, the Midwest's largest entertainment resort, located in the Chicago suburbs.

“We are very pleased to have Joe join the Omni family,” said Andrew Casperson, Area Managing Director for the Chicago property. “His hospitality expertise and knowledge of the Chicago market makes him a great asset for our company.”

Pinto also served as general manager for various Wyndham hotels and was the regional vice president of operations for Wyndham's Midwest region. Additional leadership positions include a successful career with Marriott International, where he was the director of operations at Marriott Suites, O'Hare Airport, and opening general manager of multiple Courtyard by Marriott hotels. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Michigan State University and began his career with Marriott in the Detroit and Washington DC areas.

To get additional information or book a group meeting or convention, planners may visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni. Follow Omni Hotels & Resorts at twitter.com/omnihotels or at twitter.com/omnihotelsPR.

About the Omni Chicago Hotel:

The award-winning Omni Chicago Hotel, located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, is a 347 room all-suite property which showcases a modern, impressive design. This luxurious property also hosts 676 Restaurant & Bar, known for its distinctive flatbreads and breathtaking views of Michigan Avenue as well as the new Cafe 676, offering Modern Midwest American Cuisine with a focus on local purveyors whenever possible.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts:

Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences that take guests on “A Total Departure” to 50 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its award-winning, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company's “Power of One” associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations such as J.D. Power and Associates, which ranked Omni as “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains” in its 2010 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study(SM).