Le Meridien Chicago Names New Sales Director

CHICAGO—Luxury global hotel group Le Meridien appointed Cynthia Draws-Smith as the new director of sales and marketing at the Le Meridien Chicago. Prior to joining Le Meridien, Draws-Smith served as director of sales and marketing for three years at the Hilton Garden Inn, managed by Interstate Hotels. During her tenure with Interstate Hotels, she awarded the President’s Circle for exceeding goals for three consecutive years. The majority of Draws-Smith’s career in the hospitality industry was spent with Carnival Hotels and Resorts in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Key West. She has a degree in marketing from Nova University in South Florida. The Le Meridien Chicago features 311 oversized guestrooms, including 33 luxury suites with French-inspired décor. The hotel has 17 meeting rooms and a full-service business center.