Concierge Preferred Magazine Named Best Visitor Publication At 2010 HSMAI Awards

Dec. 6, 2010 - PRLog -- The Illinois Chapter of Hospitality Sales and Marketing International (HSMAI) named Concierge Preferred Magazine (http://www.conciergepreferred.com) as the “Best Hospitality Publication” in Chicago at its first ever Hospitality Awards banquet on November 30, 2010.

The soon-to-be annual event held at Scoozi! (410 W. Huron St.) honored businesses in categories ranging from the “Venue of the Year” and “Hottest Hotel” to the “Trendiest Tourist Attraction” and “Networker of the Year”.  

The awards recipients include:

• Best Hospitality Publication: Concierge Preferred Magazine
• Trendiest Tour Activity: The Ledge At Skydeck Chicago
• Best After Work Spot: Rockit Bar & Grill
• Best Networker: Daniel Thomas, General Manager, John Hancock Observatory
• Hottest Hotel: Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
• Destination Management Company (DMC): On the Scene
• Restaurant that is “All the Rage”: Dos Diablos
• Venue of the Year: Vertigo Sky Lounge at the Dana Hotel & Spa

“We’re thrilled and honored to win this prestigious award. These are people who really know and understand the industry and for them to pick us shows that the market appreciates the concierge insight and insider perspective that can only be found in Concierge Preferred,” says Tim O’Malley, president and publisher. “Congratulations to our clients that won as well, including Skydeck Chicago, Rockit Bar & Grill and Daniel Thomas of the John Hancock Observatory!”

“HSMAI takes pride in its diverse hospitality membership, and we had the pleasure of awarding Concierge Preferred Magazine and other top industry professionals, venues and more at our 2010 Chapter Awards Banquet,” says Becky Mormann, Vice President of Programming for HSMAI Illinois. “I’m proud to work in a city in which the hospitality industry rallies together to honor coworkers and colleagues for outstanding work in their respective field and look forward to making these awards an industry tradition.”

For additional information, please contact Amber Holst at Concierge Preferred at aholst@conciergepreferred.com or visit www.conciergepreferred.com .

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About Concierge Preferred
Concierge Preferred (http://www.conciergepreferred.com/) is a publishing and marketing company with strong roots in the Chicago and St. Louis visitor and hospitality industries. Their motto “Expert Insight. Better Travel.” permeates each publication they produce. From blogs, to newsletters, magazines and e-blasts, Concierge Preferred brings together travelers, the hospitality industry and concierge through publishing and marketing services in a manner unmatched by any other company in the industry.

About HSMAI Illinois
Founded here in Chicago, Illinois in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of over 7,000 members from 35 countries and 60 chapters worldwide. The Illinois Chapter of HSMAI represents all segments of the hospitality industry with hotel, restaurants, special event venues, tour operators, destination management companies, audio visual suppliers and many more represented.