Leslie Wright, president of Fletcher Wright Associates (FWA) Inc., announced today that Stuart Taylor has joined the FWA Inc. team as director of client services. Taylor will assist with the delivery of client services, and will be based out of Edmonton, Alberta. His responsibilities will include supporting FWA Inc.’s national association clients and project management. “Stuart is a … Read More about Fletcher Wright Associates Adds to Team
Gabrielle (Gabby) Spanton has joined Hosts Global Alliance as executive vice-president of Business Development. Her appointment was effective January 1, 2017. Hosts Global Alliance is a consortium of more than 50 DMCs, servicing 300+ destinations worldwide. In her new role, Spanton will support client business to drive desired results by creating meaningful experiences as well as cultivating … Read More about Spanton Joins Hosts Global Alliance
MONTREAL — David Connor joins Fairmont Hotels & Resorts as regional vice-president, Eastern Canada, effective Jan. 3, it was announced last month. To be based in Montreal, Connor will manage Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, currently undergoing a major renovation, and will oversee Fairmont's hotel portfolio in Quebec City, La Malbaie, Tremblant and Montebello, Que., and Ottawa. Connor … Read More about Fairmont Names New Regional VP, Eastern Canada
Meetings + Incentive Travel (M+IT) is delighted to welcome Heather MacAulay to the role of operations manager for IncentiveWorks, Canada’s leading tradeshow for the meetings and incentive travel markets. MacAulay brings with her over 20 years of senior hotel and global sales experience, as well as significant tradeshow management experience. As IncentiveWorks' operations manager, she will build … Read More about IncentiveWorks Names New Operations Manager
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center has added David Sneider as director of group sales, it was announced last month. Sneider has spent the last 25-plus years in positions of increasing responsibility, helping drive occupancy and revenues at prominent hotels throughout the Phoenix area. Before joining We-Ko-Pa, Sneider was a senior sales manager at the Pointe Hilton … Read More about We-Ko-Pa Resort Names New Director Group Sales
Gabrielle Spanton has been promoted to the senior management team position of vice-president, Global Sales, for AlliedPRA, Inc. She will oversee the strategic direction and management of the company's global sales team. The announcement was made today by Tony Lorenz, CMM, AlliedPRA's chief executive officer. Spanton has almost 30 years of sales experience in the industry, managing multi-million … Read More about AlliedPRA Promotes Spanton to VP, Global Sales
Anne Létourneau has joined the InterContinental Montréal as its new head of Sales and Commercial Performance director. Létourneau brings more than 15 years experience in hotel industry and air transport management to the position. She started her career as a reservations agent for Air Canada and then grew her career as director of Canada 3000's Service Center and reservations director at Omni … Read More about InterContinental Montréal Names New Head of Sales
Industry veteran Franck Arnold is the new general manager at The Ritz-Carlton Toronto. Franck has more than 25 years experience in both luxury brand and independent and privately owned properties throughout North America, the United Kingdom and Europe. "I am thrilled to return to North America to start a new chapter of my hotelier's life in Canada, and to have the privilege to lead the team … Read More about The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto Appoints New GM
Tammy LeBlanc has been appointed general manager of the 571-room Hilton Québec, in Québec City. A native of Canada, LeBlanc has more than 18 years of hospitality management experience specializing in the areas of revenue management, business development, marketing, renovations and guest services. she will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s day-to-day operations of the AAA Four Diamond … Read More about Hilton Québec City Names New GM
Bill Lewis, general manager of the Magnolia Hotel & Spa, has been appointed to the role of Tourism Victoria Board Chair, for a two-year term. Lewis was appointed to the role of First Vice Chair by his board peers in 2013 and this month he will take the reins after the two-year succession period. He is the first hotelier to chair the board in 10 years. "I am looking forward to helping the … Read More about Tourism Victoria Appoints New Chair
Matthew Coyne has been appointed Cantrav Services' new vice-president of sales and marketing. Coyne is replacing Janice Cann, who is retiring from the event and destination management company. "I have big shoes to fill," says Coyne. "But my past experience in destination marketing organizations like Tourism Vancouver has well-prepared me for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I … Read More about Cantrav Welcomes New VP Sales & Marketing
Shannon Byck, CMP is Meeting Encore Ltd.'s newest regional director. She brings 15 years of meeting management experience to the company, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. "We are very excited that our Meeting Encore family is growing once again. We know that Shannon will be a great compliment to our team," says Jenn Glynn, managing partner and co-founder of the strategic … Read More about Meeting Encore Names New Regional Director
Lisa Lepage has been appointed director of sales and marketing for the Calgary Airport Hotels and Conference Center, which include Hampton Inn by Hilton Calgary-Airport North and Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary-Airport. In her new role, Lepage will oversee the sales and marketing efforts on behalf of the two hotels and will report directly to Complex General Manager Marcel Berube. “Lisa has … Read More about Calgary Airport Hotels & CC Appoints New Director of Sales
Ross Jefferson is the new president and chief executive officer of Destination Halifax. He has over fifteen years of management experience, including five years as executive director of Discover Saint John in New Brunswick. “Mr. Jefferson brings strong leadership skills and tourism expertise to Team Halifax,” said Jeff Ransome, chair, Destination Halifax Board of Directors. “I am confident that … Read More about Destination Halifax Names President and CEO
Paula Sage has joined Speakers' Spotlight in the newly-created position of chief operating officer. Sage arrives with a wealth of experience, having spent 20 years with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (formerly Certified Management Accountants of Ontario-CMAO), spending the past 10 years there as Director of Professional Development. “We are absolutely thrilled to have Paula … Read More about Speakers’ Spotlight Appoints New COO
Christiane Germain, co-president of Group Germain Hotels, has announced the appointment of Laurie Barkman to the position of general manager of Alt Hotel Winnipeg. “We are happy to entrust the management of Alt Hotel Winnipeg to Laurie, who has a wealth of experience and is recognized for her sense of customer service and involvement with the local community,” said Christiane Germain. With 25 … Read More about Alt Hotel Winnipeg Names New GM
Michael Drake has been named director of sales, Meetings and Conventions, for Tourism Vancouver, the British Columbia city's convention and visitor bureau. In this senior role, Drake will oversee Tourism Vancouver's efforts in international and Canadian Meetings & Conventions sales and service, and take a leadership role with the Be A Host program. Drake brings 20 years of experience in … Read More about Tourism Vancouver Appoints MICE Director of Sales
Tourism Toronto announced today that Johanne Bélanger has been appointed president and CEO, effective September 1, 2015. Bélanger was president of Freeman Audio Visual Canada for the past 10 years and, throughout her career, has been a globally-recognized leader in exhibitions and events. She served as Chair of Tourism Toronto's Board of Directors from 2012 to 2014 and has been a member of … Read More about Tourism Toronto Appoints Bélanger President and CEO
David Campbell has been named executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Freeman Audio Visual's Canadian division. His appointment is effective immediately. Campbell brings to the organization a wealth of experience, having spent nearly 30 years in strategic leadership roles, including seven as vice-president and general manager of a large audio visual firm. “Never resting on … Read More about Freeman Audio Visual Names New EVP & COO
Vrancor Group has announced the appointment of John Teljeur as general manager of Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre in Haliburton, Ontario. Teljeur brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry, including 13 years with Delta Hotels, to the position. Teljeur started his career journey in the early days of his childhood, while taking his first hospitality steps at his family’s … Read More about Haliburton’s Pinestone Resort Appoints New GM
