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Tourism Vancouver Appoints New President & CEO

Ty Speer has been appointed president and CEO of Tourism Vancouver, the city's 111-year-old destination marketing and management organization. He  joins Tourism Vancouver from the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games where he was deputy CEO. "I'm excited to join the team at Tourism Vancouver to build on the organization's tremendous success to date and to work with the City, the Province and various … Read More about Tourism Vancouver Appoints New President & CEO

Meetings + Incentive Travel Names New Publisher

Christine Giovis has been named publisher of Meetings + Incentive Travel Group. Her appointment is effective June 16, 2014. As publisher, Giovis will be responsible for Meetings + Incentive Travel (M+IT) magazine, M+IT Buyers’ Guide, meetingscanada.com, M+IT Hall of Fame as well as M+IT University and IncentiveWorks, the Canadian MICE industry’s leading trade show and conference. “Christine is … Read More about Meetings + Incentive Travel Names New Publisher

Fairmont le Manoir Richelieu Appoints Manager, Group Sales

Nathalie Brault has been appointed manager, group sales at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in (Charlesvoix) La Malbaie, Quebec. She will be joining the hotel's satellite team in Montreal as of June 23, 2014. Nathalie began her career in the Fairmont properties in 1999, working as sales manager at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. From 2000 to 2003, she held the position of administrative, assistant … Read More about Fairmont le Manoir Richelieu Appoints Manager, Group Sales

Westin Harbour Names New GM

Tim Reardon has been appointed general manager of The Westin Harbour Castle hotel in downtown Toronto. David Connor, area managing director of Operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, made the announcement today. Most recently Reardon was GM of the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport.  Prior to his time at the Sheraton Gateway, he was the general manager at the former Le … Read More about Westin Harbour Names New GM

Industry Veteran Joins Meeting Encore Team

Sandi Goodman, a well-respected member of the business events industry, is the newest regional director at site selection company Meeting Encore Ltd. Goodman, who is renowned for her calm demeanor and excellence in relationship building, has more than 25 years experience in hotel sales and a CV that includes an 18+ year tenure as national account director for Delta Hotels & Resorts. "I am so … Read More about Industry Veteran Joins Meeting Encore Team

Halifax Convention Centre Names Director of Sales

BY ALLAN LYNCH Dawn Baldwin has been named Director of Sales for the Halifax Convention Centre (HCC). The new HCC is a key element of the $500-million, one-million sq. ft. Nova Centre, which includes a yet-to-be-named 120-room four-star hotel, financial tower, retail space and 120,000 sq. ft. of rental space, including a 30,000 sq. ft. ballroom. It is surrounded by 1,371 bedrooms in six … Read More about Halifax Convention Centre Names Director of Sales

International Conference Services Names New VP

International Conference Services (ICS) has promoted Jenn Abbott to the position of vice-president of Business Development. Abbott's appointment was effect as of February 2014. Abbott joined the ICS team in August, 2011 as the director of Business Development. Prior to joining ICS, she spent eight years as the owner and director of a successful Vancouver event management company. She also has an … Read More about International Conference Services Names New VP

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Appoints New GM

Philip M. Barnes, regional vice-president, Pacific Northwest and general manager, Fairmont Pacific Rim, has announced that Michael J. Pye has been appointed general manager at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Pye's appointment was effective January 6, 2014. As general manager of the luxury 556-room hotel,  Pye will oversee a $12 million lobby renovation that will be completed for the hotel's 75th … Read More about Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Appoints New GM

The Westin Bayshore Appoints New Director of Sales & Marketing

Ryan Matheson, a 20-year veteran of the hospitality and sales industry, has been appointed director of sales and marketing at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. “We are delighted to welcome Ryan to the team as the new Director of Sales & Marketing," says Marion Harper-Treskin, the hotel's general manager. "Ryan brings a proven track record of success, understanding of the market as well as a new … Read More about The Westin Bayshore Appoints New Director of Sales & Marketing

IHG Names New Director Sales & Marketing, Europe

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Christopher Koleros area director of sales and marketing, Europe. He will oversee sales and marketing strategies, activities, growth and performance of the North American market for all IHG properties across Europe. Koleros, who has worked in the hospitality business worldwide for 22 years, has spent the last six years in Athens serving as … Read More about IHG Names New Director Sales & Marketing, Europe

Westin Calgary Names New Sales & Marketing Director

Erin Richter has been appointed director of sales and marketing  at The Westin Calgary. She brings more than 20 years of hotel sales and marketing experience to the position at the 525-room hotel in downtown Calgary. "Erin is a fabulous addition to the team at The Westin Calgary," says Didier Luneau, general manager, The Westin Calgary. "Her extensive sales background and insight into the Calgary … Read More about Westin Calgary Names New Sales & Marketing Director

Maritz Names Eva Page Event Marketing Director

Eva Page has been appointed Event Marketing Director at Maritz Canada. She will oversee the company's Events practice. "Events bring people together to make the connections that build loyalty," said Michelle Ubell, executive vice-president of Marketing and Engagement Marketing for Maritz. "Eva combines her strategic focus on business results with her industry knowledge and creative vision to … Read More about Maritz Names Eva Page Event Marketing Director

InterContinental Toronto Centre Names New GM

Alexi Hakim has been appointed general manager of the InterContinental Toronto Centre. Hakim joined InterContinental Hotels Groups in 2002. He has worked in several roles throughout the United States, Europe and the Near East, including vice-president of Full Service Hotel Operations - North America in Atlanta and chief operating officer in the United Kingdom and Ireland. He has assisted in … Read More about InterContinental Toronto Centre Names New GM

VoX International Appoints New Western Canada Account Manager

Lea-Ann Goltz has joined the VoX International team in the position of Account Manager, Western Canada. Based in Vancouver, she will be responsible for developing the trade strategy for all VoX accounts from Manitoba to British Columbia. Goltz brings a wide range of experience to VoX. She began her career at Canada 3000 Airlines as a flight attendant in Edmonton, which lead to a sales position … Read More about VoX International Appoints New Western Canada Account Manager

Choice Hotels Appoints New Director, Distribution & Revenue

Mike Bobbitt has joined Choice Hotels Canada's executive team as director, Distribution & Revenue. Bobbitt's appointment is part of Choice Hotels' ongoing growth strategy. The Distribution & Revenue department is newly created as part of an internal restructure, which includes a merger with the sales department. Bobbitt has more than 26 years of hospitality experience, working in various … Read More about Choice Hotels Appoints New Director, Distribution & Revenue

Steve Koth Named Account Director at Sheraton Nassau

November 24, 2010 The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort in Nassau, The Bahamas, has appointed Steve Koth to the position of account director for Canada and the Northeastern U.S. Based in Toronto, Koth is responsible for managing group business through Canada and the Northeastern U.S. and educating the group market about the 694-room resort. Koth comes to the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort with nearly … Read More about Steve Koth Named Account Director at Sheraton Nassau

Jodi Spivak Joining Le Germain Maple Leaf Square as Group Sales Manager

October 25, 2010 Jodi Spivak, CMP, is joining Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square, in downtown Toronto, as group sales manager, effective Nov. 1. Most recently, Spivak was conference planner at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Prior to that, she worked in the not-for-profit industry and for a destination management company, both based in Toronto. … Read More about Jodi Spivak Joining Le Germain Maple Leaf Square as Group Sales Manager

IACC of The Americas Appoints New Officers

October 14, 2010 The Board of Directors of the International Association of Conference Centers of The Americas has elected new officers, one of whom is Canadian. Leslie Vanderzwet, general manager, conferences at The Banff Centre in Alberta was elected Treasurer. Since joining IACC in 1999, Leslie has been active on the Annual Conference Planning Committee for eight years, participating in … Read More about IACC of The Americas Appoints New Officers

Catharine Gracon Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing for Le Germain Maple Leaf Square

June 17, 2010 Catharine Gracon has been appointed director of sales and marketing for Le Germain Maple Leaf Square, opening in autumn, in Toronto. Gracon retains responsibility for Hôtel Le Germain Toronto, which she helped open and where, for more than seven years, she has been sales and marketing director. In her new role, Gracon will oversee both Le Germain boutique hotels, with a mandate … Read More about Catharine Gracon Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing for Le Germain Maple Leaf Square

Paul de La Durantaye Named GM for New Hotel Le Germain in Toronto

May 18, 2010 Paul de La Durantaye has been named general manager of Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square, expected to open in autumn in downtown Toronto. He assumes these responsibilities in addition to his current role as general manager of Hotel Le Germain Toronto, on Mercer Street, a position he has held since last year. De La Durantaye has more than 20 years experience with Fairmont Hotels … Read More about Paul de La Durantaye Named GM for New Hotel Le Germain in Toronto

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