CONCIERGE PREFERRED HOSTS FIRST-EVER CHICAGO CONCIERGE FAVORITES AWARDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONCIERGE DAY IN CHICAGO
Additionally, three concierge will be inducted into to the first-ever Chicago Concierge Hall of Fame
CHICAGO (January 20, 2011) – Held in conjunction with the first “Concierge Day in Chicago” (by proclamation from Mayor Richard M. Daley), over 400 of Chicago’s top hospitality industry professionals will gather as Concierge Preferred is hosting its first-annual “Chicago Concierge Favorites Awards” on January 27, 2011 at the Hard Rock Café.
The invitation-only event will highlight over 170 businesses that were hand-picked by Chicagoland’s 750-plus suburban and city concierge as their favorite destinations in the categories of shopping, dining, nightlife and cultural attractions.
With advanced copies available at the event, the February/March edition of Concierge Preferred Magazine will highlight concierges’ top picks for things to do in Chicago. From concierges’ favorite 50 restaurants to their top 40 shops, the “Chicago Concierge Favorites” edition is the ultimate insider’s guide to Chicago and is chock-full of information from those who know the city best: the concierge.
The impact of concierge on Chicago’s visitor market is undeniable. Almost five million referrals are made by Chicago’s 750-plus city and suburban concierges with over 1.3 million dining recommendations; 1.1 shopping suggestions; advice on 658,000 nightspots; and almost 1.2 million referrals to the Chicago area’s various cultural attractions being made each year.
An awards show-style presentation will take place at the event, in which the top five vote getters in each category will be announced and presented with an award. Presenters include Conscious Living TV’s Bianca Alexander; WGN Radio and WGN-TV’s Dean Richards; WLUP- FM’s Pete McMurray; NBC 5 Chicago’s “24/7” host Catie Keogh; Dorothy Coyle from the Chicago Office of Tourism; MPEA’s Jim Reilly and more.
Concierge Preferred will also induct three special concierge to the first-ever “Chicago Concierge Hall of Fame”. The hospitality community voted for the concierges they feel are generous with their time and efforts, mentor those in need, and are top-notch professionals with at least ten years of tenure. The ten nominees include:
- Alfredo Caliva, Chef Concierge, Doubletree Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
- Arlene McDermed, Chef Concierge, Chicago Marriott Downtown
- Bobbi Chiodo, Chef Concierge, InterContinental Chicago
- Faith Czajkowski, Concierge, JW Marriott Chicago
- Jon Winke, Chef Concierge, Ritz-Carlton Chicago
- Kathy McClanathan, Chef Concierge, The Talbott Hotel
- Paula Fortney, Chef Concierge, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
- Peter Strandquist, Chef Concierge, Elysian Hotel
- Sheryl Novak, President/Concierge, Concierge & Event Services World Wide
- Sylvia Rollins, Concierge, Inn of Chicago
- Yvonne Alton, Chef Concierge, Swissotel Chicago
For additional information, please contact Amber Holst at Concierge Preferred at aholst@conciergepreferred.com or visit www.conciergepreferred.com .
About Concierge Preferred
Concierge Preferred (www.conciergepreferred.com) is a Chicago-based publishing and marketing company with strong roots in the hospitality industry. Their motto “Expert Insight. Better Travel.” permeates each publication they produce. From blogs, to newsletters, magazines and e-blasts, Concierge Preferred brings together travelers, the hospitality industry and concierge through publishing and marketing services in a manner unmatched by any other company in the industry.
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