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AHLA, IHLA Applaud Passage of Bill Requiring Employee Safety Devices for Hotel Employees
AHLA | August 14, 2019
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 14, 2019) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today commended Governor Pritzker for signing the Hotel and Casino Employee Safety Act included in SB0075 the Workforce Transparency Act, which includes anti-sexual harassment policies and provides employee safety devices to hotel associates. “In a business of people taking care of people, we could not be successful without the eight million men and women in jobs that the hotel industry supports. That’s why our industry has for decades prioritized programs that protect our employees and guests and invested in the safety of our workforce,” ...
Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Names Michael Jacobson President and Chief Executive Officer
Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association | August 27, 2018
Today, the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) announced the appointment of Michael Jacobson as incoming President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Jacobson, who most recently served as the Senior Director of Industry Relations and Political Engagement of the U.S. Travel Association (USTA), joins the IHLA effective October 1, 2018. He will replace long admired industry veteran Marc Gordon, who announced his December 2018 retirement earlier this year after a successful, 21-year tenure as the association's President and CEO. "This has been an exhaustive search, and we are thrilled with the outcome," said Tom Robertson, IHLA Ch...
Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Honors Sheraton Grand Chicago General Manager Mark Lauer
The Sheraton Grand Chicago | June 12, 2018
Chicago, IL – June 12, 2018 – The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) has named Sheraton Grand Chicago General Manager Mark Lauer a 2018 Hospitality Awards Honoree as an Ambassador of Hospitality Award Recipient. The well-deserved recognition was bestowed upon Lauer at a recent luncheon where he was honored alongside several other colleagues. ILHA applauded Lauer for being intellectually curious and driven by team wins, rather than individual success. One of his most outstanding traits is his ability and desire to mentor and guide future leaders of the hospitality industry; a priority and innate passion of Lauer'...
The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association’s President and CEO, Marc Gordon, to Retire After 21 Years
IHLA | February 13, 2018
CHICAGO (February 13, 2018) – The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) announces today the retirement of President and CEO, Marc Gordon, at the end of 2018. Gordon joined IHLA in 1997 and under his leadership, the Association has grown significantly in annual revenues, financial reserves, and number of programs and benefits offered to members. "After 21 years as CEO, I feel very proud of what we have accomplished and what I have contributed to the growth and success of our organization. I am excited to see what 2018 brings and how my successor will take the Association to the next level," said Gordon, when asked about h...
Juanita Seaton of Hilton Orrington Named Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association’s ‘Guest Service Employee of the Year’
Olshan Properties | November 6, 2017
Stand-out Hilton Orrington team member, Juanita Seaton, has been named the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association's (IHLA's) 2017 'Guest Service Employee of the Year'. For the past 20 years, Juanita has been an integral part of the customer service team at The Orrington, serving as the hotel's PBX operator. In that role she has consistently provided guests with superior quality service. The prestigious award was presented at a luncheon this week with over 1,000 people in attendance, and honored Juanita for her outstanding accomplishments, service and leadership in the hospitality industry. Long considered the "grande dame" of hotels i...
