(CHICAGO; March 28, 2018)—Sage Hospitality, one of the leading hotel management and investment companies in the country, today announces the appointment of Pierre-Louis Giacotto to general manager of The Blackstone. A true luxury hospitality professional, Giacotto brings over 30 years of experience to his position, including a 23-year tenure with the Sofitel Luxury Hotels where he worked in all aspects of hotel operations.
“I’ve been lucky to call Chicago my home since I began my career in hotel operations, and The Blackstone is the epitome of everything I love about this city,” says Giacotto. “I look forward to continuing The Blackstone’s legacy as Chicago’s iconic host and sharing the hotel’s unique stories with guests, clients, and the local community.
In his new role, Giacotto oversees all aspects of hotel operations for the historic, 335-room hotel. Prior to his appointment with Sage Hospitality, Giacotto held the general manager position with Hotel Arista in Naperville, the only 4-Star Forbes rated Illinois hotel outside of Chicago. Giacotto is also known for his work as the first general manager for Carlson-Rezidor Hotels’ flagship North American Radisson Blu property, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago. He successfully oversaw the construction of the iconic Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel and participated in opening other locations during his five-year tenure with Carlson-Rezidor.
Giacotto received formal European training from the Hotel Catering Schools of Grenoble and Paris in France and attended the Professional Development program at Cornell University. He is a current member on the Board of the Illinois Hotel Lodging Association, and Giacotto also serves on the Triton College Community Board and the Hospitality Industry Administration Advisory Board.
For more information on The Blackstone call 312.447.0955 or visit www.theblackstonehotel.com.
