TOM THOMAS NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF THE DRAKE HOTEL,
140 E. WALTON, CHICAGO IL
CHICAGO, IL – December 6, 2007 – Tom Thomas has been appointed general manager of the historic Drake Hotel in Chicago. Tom Thomas most recently served as hotel manager of the Hilton Chicago, directing the operation of this world-class four-diamond convention hotel. A 30-year hospitality veteran, Tom Thomas has spent the last ten years distinguishing himself as a successful executive with Hilton Hotels Corporation.
Prior to his tenure at the Hilton Chicago, Thomas served as General Manager of the Hilton Suites Dallas North located in the competitive Galleria area. While General Manager of this property he also held the position of General Manager Cluster Lead for the Hilton Family of brands for the city of Dallas inclusive of its Hilton, Doubletree, and Embassy Suites brands. Before this, Thomas was General Manager of the Doubletree hotel and Executive Meeting Center, Dallas/Plano Legacy Town Center. There he successfully positioned the property as an IACC certified meeting center as well as a luxury transient hotel, resulting in its successful sale after just three years. Thomas began his career with Hilton by serving as Assistant General Manager and Director of Marketing for the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center.
Prior to Hilton, Tom Thomas specialized in managing award-winning and innovative conference resort developments, having opened and launched such successful properties as the Lansdowne Conference Center and Resort near Washington DC (Benchmark), Chateau Élan Resort and Conference Center north of Atlanta (Marriott), and the Marietta Conference Resort in Marietta, Georgia (Sentry III). He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Michigan State University.
The Drake Hotel offers 535 guest rooms and 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space encompassing 19 meeting rooms including the legendary 6650- square foot Gold Coast Room. Since its opening in 1920, celebrities and guests from around the world stay at The Drake Hotel to experience first class service. With stunning city and lakeside views, located at the beginning of the Magnificent Mile, this historic landmark puts you in the heart and soul center of Chicago's famous shopping, nightlife, culture and dining.
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