Rahm Emanuel Honors the Concierge of Chicago with Concierge Day on January 31st

Jan. 10, 2013 - PRLog -- Tim O’Malley, the President and Publisher of the Chicago cultural magazine and website Concierge Preferred (http://www.conciergepreferred.com/about-us.html), has come together with the mayor’s office to pay homage to the important work that concierge do to make Chicago an international travel destination and one of the best cities for tourists in the world. From their work at apartment buildings, condos, hotels, and other public buildings, concierge throughout the Windy City are the face of Chicago. They help citizens and visitors in countless ways, providing directions, advice, safety, and other services that help make the city and the lives of everyone in it run smoothly and conveniently.

“Chicagoland’s concierge are behind the scenes orchestrating a variety of activities and are true ambassadors for our city,” says O’Malley. “They are center stage answering questions and coordinating important functions that enable tourism to thrive in Chicago and are constantly creating memorable experiences for their guests.”

The economic impact of Chicago’s concierge cannot be overstated, with nearly 5 million referrals including over 1.3 million dining recommendations, 1.1 million shopping suggestions, and 1.2 million referrals to the myriad cultural events and attractions going on year round throughout the Chicagoland.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel notes, “Chicago’s concierge contribute to the overall experience of our visitors thus playing a major role in their return and sustaining the tourism industry.”

Citizens and visitors to the Chicago area can show their support for Concierge Day Chicago and for the concierge community as a whole by going to the Concierge Preferred Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ConciergePreferred.CHI?fref=ts), liking the “Happy Concierge Day Chicago” profile picture, and using the picture on their own profile.

People may also take a picture with their concierge in a hotel, apartment building, or anywhere and share it to the Concierge Preferred Facebook page. Most importantly, residents and business owners everywhere should remember to thank the concierge in their life on January 31 for the essential contributions they make to the city as a community, resource, and marketplace.