Archive for ◊ October, 2009 ◊

28 Oct 2009 Radisson LAX celebrates “Green” for Halloween

The Radisson Hotel located at Los Angeles Airport welcome their new partner membership with the “Green” Hotels Association®. The membership highlights the commitment the Radisson has to help protect the environment throughout its 580 room property.

“We’ve committed ourselves to managing our business in an environmentally conscious manner, and are excited to be associated with the “Green” Hotels Association®,” says Cindy Boulton, General Manager. “Our team understands the duty we have to protect and maintain the beautiful natural resources we’ve been blessed with, and take our responsibility very seriously.”

The team at the Radisson will be celebrating being green in a spooky style this Halloween! They invite all guests and employees to take part. more…

23 Oct 2009 Looking for a weekend getaway?

Are you looking to getaway before you settle down with all of those holiday plans? When booking your next hotel stay don’t forget to get those specials that make your stay even better.

Treat yourself to the Doubletree LAX located in El Segundo, California for fall weekend getaway package between now though December 27th. You will receive a $50 food and beverage card, deluxe guestroom accommodations up to two adults and two children, and a blissful sweet dreams by Doubletree sleep experience. Click here to get more information. more…

18 Oct 2009 “Friday Nights Live” at the Montrose Room in Rosemont, IL

Looking to get your groove on? Come on out to the Montrose Room at the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare showcasing top bands weekly. The Montrose Room brings high energy and will not keep you sitting still in your seat with an intimate nightclub setting. It has state-of-the-art acoustic design, ringside cabaret seating and you cannot forget about the Ice Bar, which you can enjoy a martini in a glass made of pure ice.

There are two more Friday’s lined up for October. Showing on the 23rd is Train Company (Rock/Blues/ Pop) and Chris Buerhle who specializes in Pop, Rock, and Acoustic. On the 30th is Dickey Pimpkins Halloween Show. To see the line up for the month of November click here.

Doors open for Friday Nights Live at 8:30pm, and you cannot get any cheaper with the cover being only five dollars per person. Drink specials include three dollars domestic beers and five dollar absolute cocktails. They have convenient on-site parking which is only five dollars, but if you have a ten dollar purchase in the bar or admission the parking is free.  To find out more information on The Montrose Room or this event click here or call 847/544-5300.

07 Oct 2009 Gin Blossoms Ring in 2010 at the InterContinental O’Hare

Have you booked your New Year’s Eve plans yet?  December is quickly approaching, so get ready to rock the night away and ring in the 2010 celebrating with Gin Blossoms New Year’s Eve Rock ‘N’ Roll Ball.

The trendy InterContinental Chicago O’Hare will host Chicago’s Rock-n-Roll New Year’s Eve Ball. The Rock-n-Roll Ball has sold out Navy Pier, the Sheraton, Towers downtown and the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in the years past. Each year the television and radio have covered the event and this year they are working with WXRT Chicago’s Rock Station.

This will be the Windy City’s largest bash held on Thursday, December 31st. This will be the best deal in town that includes a world-renowned live act plus a four hour open bar package! more…

06 Oct 2009 Congratulations go out to Emily Ruiz

Emily Ruiz with GM Dennis Igoe

Emily Ruiz with GM Dennis Igoe

On October 2, Emily Ruiz who is the Guest Concierge at the Holiday Inn Select located in Naperville, Illinois was named the winner of the SMILES award. She was honored for excellence in guest service by the DuPage Visitors and Convention Bureau.

The SMILES Award represents service, magnificence, imagination, learning, enthusiasm, and satisfaction. To be selected for this award, recipients had to be nominated by members, partners, and friends of the DuPage CVB. more…