Schulte to Manage Hilton Properties in Chicago

1907 Capital has appointed Schulte Hospitality Group to manage the Canopy by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop, as part of a broader investment and repositioning plan aimed at strengthening the property's commercial performance, guest experience, and market positioning. The appointment is part of a strategic move by 1907 Capital, a Miami-based investment platform focused on acquiring, repositioning, and operating distinctive lodging assets across North America.

The Canopy by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop is a significant property in the Chicago market, offering two strong brands and significant opportunity across its commercial strategy and guest-facing experience. 1907 Capital is entering the next phase of the property's business plan, with the appointment of Schulte Hospitality Group as a key component. The new management agreement will see Schulte Hospitality Group overseeing day-to-day hotel operations as well as revenue management, sales, and marketing.

Schulte Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality management and development company, brings a combination of operating discipline, commercial capabilities, and lifestyle-hotel experience to the table. The company has a deep portfolio of more than 265 hospitality ventures, with a team of over 12,000 team members. Founded in 1999 by generations of passionate hoteliers, Schulte Hospitality Group is known for delivering data-driven topline and bottom-line results for owners while elevating guest experience and building strong on-property leadership teams.

The appointment of Schulte Hospitality Group is part of a broader plan to enhance the property's private event space, upgrade its meeting rooms, and refresh its food and beverage offering. The new management team will focus on aligning revenue strategy, sales activation, on-property execution, and experience-driven amenities, with a particular emphasis on the property's architecture and history, central Chicago location, and distinct food and beverage experiences.

Under the new management agreement, Schulte Hospitality Group will oversee day-to-day hotel operations as well as revenue management, sales, and marketing. Its mandate is to strengthen commercial coordination across the two brands while supporting the property's broader repositioning and investment program. The company's integrated marketing, commercial, and operational capabilities will be brought to bear on the property, with a renewed approach to marketing, revenue strategy, and guest journey.

The appointment of Schulte Hospitality Group marks a significant step in the transformation of the Canopy by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop, with the potential to significantly impact the property's performance and market positioning. The new management team's expertise and experience will be instrumental in realizing the property's full potential, with a focus on enhancing the guest experience and strengthening the property's position within the Chicago market.