ambassador chicago
Ambassador Chicago Names Jenna Haymond as Director of Sales and Marketing
Ambassador Chicago, a Joie de Vivre Hotel | June 23, 2020
CHICAGO (June 23, 2020) — Ambassador Chicago, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, today announces the appointment of Jenna Haymond to director of sales and marketing. Haymond brings over a decade of hotel experience and expertise in boutique hospitality to her new role. “Jenna is an Illinois native and has dedicated her career to fostering a strong hospitality community at properties throughout the state,” says Katharine Degoma, general manager of Ambassador Chicago. “I can’t think of a person better suited to lead one of Chicago’s most iconic hotels. She brings a positive energy and creativity to every aspect of her job.” Prior to ...
Ambassador Chicago Hotel Appoints Katharine Degoma as General Manager
Ambassador Chicago | January 17, 2020
CHICAGO (January 17, 2020) — Ambassador Chicago, the Gold Coast’s original boutique hotel, kicks off 2020 by welcoming Katharine Degoma to the team as the property’s new General Manager. Degoma brings nearly 20 years of hospitality experience to her role and will oversee all of the property’s operations while ensuring a memorable guest experience. Degoma joins Ambassador from the Hyatt Regency Deerfield where she served as the General Manager. There, she oversaw a $14 million guest room renovation and $1 million overhaul of the property’s meeting space, flawlessly executing renovation strategy and keeping employee morale high. Pr...
Built in 1926, the Iconic Ambassador Chicago Debuts Following Restoration
Journal Hotels | July 27, 2017
CHICAGO, July 27, 2017 -- Journal Hotels, a management company, today announced the debut of Ambassador Chicago restoring the legendary property to its historic identity. Built in 1926, Ambassador Chicago draws inspiration from the city's Golden Age, having served as a local mainstay to celebrity icons such as Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor. With deep historical roots in the Windy City, Ambassador Chicago will pay homage to the city's storied past through thoughtful programming and elegant design. Nestled within the illustrious Gold Coast neighborhood, Ambassador Chicago offers breathtaking views of Lake Mich...
