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HOTEL, CONVENTION AND VISITORS COMMITTEE
Upper-Level Conference Room
Thursday, October 24, 2024
10:00 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The October 24, 2024 meeting of the Hotel, Convention, and Visitors Committee was called
to order in the Upper-Level Conference Room of the Butler Government Center at 10:05am
by Chairman Dick Turner. Those present went around the table and introduced themselves.
ROLL CALL
Present: Jill Hare, The Drake; Tarique Junejo, Oak Brook Resident; Dick Turner, LeMeridien;
Cynthia Ivey, Residence Inn, Adam Henrickson, Hyatt Lodge; Don Hill, Doubletree/Marriott;
Kevin Stone, Hyatt House; Iftikharu Abbasy, Oak Brook Resident; David Carlin, Oak Brook
Chamber
Absent: Claudia Savide, Doubletree; Serge Khalimsky, Oakbrook Center
In Attendance: Marketing Manager Susan Rose, VM Greg Summers, Finance Director
Marilyn Fumero, Connie Reid, Village Trustee Michael Manzo
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There are no public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. August 15, 2024, Meeting Minutes
Adam Henrickson moved to approve August 15, 2024 minutes, it was seconded by Tarique
Junejo, all in favor, no one opposed. Minutes approved.
ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Hotel Fund Financial Update
Finance Director Marilyn Fumero presented the Income Statement for the Hotel Fund for
period ending September 30, 2024, with an ending balance of $4,889,954. Chairman Turner
asked for clarification regarding the 75%-25% split and whether the income statement was
showing a total or just the 75% portion, FD Fumero verified that it was for the total.
C. Marketing Report – Susan Rose
MM Susan Rose began her report with an update on the website stating that it is estimated to
be around 186 pages and has a go-live date in early 2025. She then shared that she is providing
the hotels with a monthly list, encompassing hotel, retail, restaurant, and cultural events in the
area, that they can display at their front desks. The Oak Brook Hotels will be collaborating
with the Oak Brook Park District at their Winter Lights display. The OnlyInOakBrook logo
will be displayed during the display which runs from November 22nd to January 5th. MM Rose
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 24, 2024 SPECIAL
MEETING OF THE OAK BROOK HOTEL,
CONVENTION AND VISITORS COMMITTEE OF THE
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPROVED AS
WRITTEN ON DECEMBER 5, 2024
is working closely with Hinsdale Magazine to ensure that the Oak Brook Hotel ads are
strategically repositioned and redesigned. She then highlighted some of the proposed 2025
budget items including $250,000 for group business, leisure, and wedding media. She would
like to focus on dollars on digital, social media, and print to build brand awareness. She shared
that an RFP will go out for a Public Relations firm with an annual $60,000 contract.
MM Rose passed out a summary of the proposed budget. Taste of Oak Brook revenue and
expenses were discussed. Chairman Turner asked about grant programs. The committee will
email questions regarding the budget to MM Rose and a meeting will be scheduled after the
Village’s budget workshop and before the Village Board votes on the Budget.
D.Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce Update – Dave Carlin
Dave Carlin provided a list of upcoming events. He invited the committee to attend including
the Kastle Keeper open house and ribbon cutting, Networking Cocktail Reception at Michael
Jordans, Young Business Leaders Mixer, Talented Workforce Committee, and the Annual
Holiday Mixer at LeMeridien.
E.DCVB Report – Adam Henrikson
On behalf of Beth Marchetti Adam Henrickson provided a list of trade shows that the DCVB
had recently attended and the number of RFPs they received on behalf of DuPage County. He
shared information on the various groups coming to the area in the coming in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Iftikharu Abbassy seconded by Adam Hendrikson. All in favor no
one opposed. Meeting adjourned at 11:13am.
ATTEST:
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Connie Reid Date:
Executive Assistant
Village of Oak Brook
December 5, 2024