Batchik Takes on GM Position at Holiday Inn Express Midway

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Batchik as the general manager of the Holiday Inn Express located at Chicago's Midway Airport.

A seasoned hospitality professional, Batchik received his Bachelor of Arts in hotel and restaurant management from Eastern Michigan University.  With experience in all aspects of hotel management, he has worked in properties ranging between 200 to more than 450 rooms.

"We are very excited to have Mark join the White Lodging team.  His strong leadership skills and proven record of performance make me confident he will make an immediate impact at this property," said Regional Vice President Mark Aftanski.

Prior to making the move to the Holiday Inn Express Midway, Batchik was employed by Driftwood Hospitality where he served as assistant general manager at the Crowne Plaza hotels first in Cleveland and most recently in Worcester, Massachusetts. While in Worcester, Batchik was instrumental in improving the hotel's overall guest satisfaction scores.

Batchik began his career with Atlanta-based Lodgian, Inc. as a front office manager at the Hilton Detroit/Troy.  From there he worked for the company assisting at-risk properties correct areas of concern and focus on guest service improvement.

Commenting on his new position, Batchik said, "I am excited to join White Lodging and the Holiday Inn Express Midway team."

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over 154 hotels in 17 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or call 219-472-2900.

SOURCE White Lodging

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