CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) — Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Konstantine (“Gus”) Drosos as General Manager. Drosos brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry exclusively with Hilton across Illinois and California.
In his most recent role, Drosos served as General Manager of Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, the only Chicago O’Hare hotel on airport grounds, where he led renovations, oversaw day-to-day operations, and was awarded the Market Share Award of Excellence for 2021. Prior to his role at Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, Drosos served as the General Manager of Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile for three years, achieving the Hilton Hotel of the Year Award in 2016. Notably, Drosos also served as Hotel Manager of Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel from January 2013 through December 2014.
“I am thrilled to announce my return to the storied Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, at this pivotal time for the industry, when the appetite for domestic travel in particular continues to increase exponentially,” said Drosos. “I am honored to continue my work with the Hilton brand that has shaped me into the leader that I am today, alongside my talented team members who similarly value and strive to provide memorable experiences for our guests and our surrounding Chicago community, while preserving the Palmer House’s rich narrative.”
Drosos has served on the board of several organizations in the Chicago area, including a stint as the chairman of the board for IHLA in 2022, and officer positions at HELRA and the Chicago Loop Alliance.
Drosos earned his degree in Economics at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He values his time with his wife and three children, and enjoys reading world history, playing guitar, and visiting his parents in his home country, Greece, during his personal time.
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