First Hospitality Group, Inc. Adds Director of Marketing to Growing Team
By: Chris Austin
ROSEMONT, Ill., December 18, 2012 — Rosemont, Ill.-based First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG) announced today the addition of Tim Burger as director of marketing. First Hospitality Group, Inc. President and COO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.
With more than 15 years of marketing experience in the hospitality industry, in his new role, Burger is responsible for developing innovative marketing strategies for all hotel brands across the growing FHG portfolio.
“We are proud to add a recognized talent like Tim to our growing team of premier industry professionals,” said Habeeb. “His expertise—particularly his focus on innovative and ever-growing digital media and marketing strategies—positions us with a leading edge in developing new and important opportunities to support our company’s brand and our growing portfolio of hotels.”
Previously, Burger served as corporate director of Internet marketing for Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he oversaw all global digital marketing strategies for more than 440 hotels in 45 countries. In this role, he developed the brand’s online strategy, including the company’s website, social media presence and digital media programs. Burger also served as worldwide media manager for Chicago-based United Airlines, where he oversaw all of the brand’s advertising efforts including Internet, print, broadcast and radio.
“I am most looking forward to working with the talented team at First Hospitality Group, Inc., and developing impactful marketing strategies for a wide range of hotel brands and niche projects, like the recently opened historic Hilton Garden Inn in Downtown Milwaukee,” said Burger.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with a minor in journalism and mass communications from The University of Iowa. Burger currently resides in Chicago.
First Hospitality Group, Inc.
First Hospitality Group, Inc. is a national, experienced and established hospitality management and development company serving the investment and real estate industries. FHG has successfully developed, marketed and managed over 16 brands and 50 properties throughout the Midwest. For more information, please visit www.fhginc.com.
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