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The International Centre Names Co-COOs to Replace Retiring CEO

The International Centre's vice-president, Trevor Graham and its chief financial officer, Dany Lester, will take on the roles of co-chief operating officers when the facility's long-time chief executive officer Michael Prescott retires at the end of this month. Prescott has headed up the staff at The International Centre, a leading trade show and conference venue located in Mississauga, … Read More about The International Centre Names Co-COOs to Replace Retiring CEO

Sheraton Names Directors of Sales at Toronto and Montreal Properties

The Sheraton Gateway Hotel Toronto and Le Centre Sheraton Montréal have named new directors of sales and marketing. Jennifer Kazlauskis has joined the sales team at Sheraton Gateway Hotel Toronto.  She has more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently working at  Concord Hospitality Enterprises, where she was regional vice-president of sales. Prior to … Read More about Sheraton Names Directors of Sales at Toronto and Montreal Properties

Kimpton Saint George Names GM and Sales Director

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has named Bertrand Mangeot, general manager, and Maria Chung, director of sales and marketing for Kimpton Saint George, Toronto’s first ever Kimpton hotel, opening summer 2018. Mangeot will oversee all front-of-house operations while Chung will manage sales and marketing initiatives for the hotel. Debuting summer 2018 at 280 Bloor Street West in Toronto, Kimpton … Read More about Kimpton Saint George Names GM and Sales Director

Chelsea Hotel Adds to Executive Management Team

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, has announced the appointment of two new members to its executive management team—Todd Baril as director of food & beverage and Jeff Park as director of rooms. Park is a driven hotelier and strategic leader with 11 years of experience in the hospitality industry. From June 2016, he was director of rooms at the Lexington NYC Hotel (Marriott) Autograph Collection and … Read More about Chelsea Hotel Adds to Executive Management Team

Group Germain Announces New Appointments

Group Germain Hotels has announced five new appointments and promotions within the organization, under both the Alt and Le Germain hotel banners. Monique Strouvens, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing A graduate in tourism, Monique is passionate about the trends and new technologies that shape the travel industry. Her 30 years of experience in the hotel industry make her a true leader. She … Read More about Group Germain Announces New Appointments

IncentiveWorks Names New Show Manager, Expands Team

Melissa Arnott has been appointed manager of IncentiveWorks, Canada’s leading conference and show for business event professionals. In addition, the IncentiveWorks team welcomes Heather Donnelly in the role of North American Business Development Manager, and Catherine Luzena-Hall as the show’s Director of Attendance Marketing. Arnott, Donnelly and Luzena-Hall join the existing IW team: Sim … Read More about IncentiveWorks Names New Show Manager, Expands Team

SITE Announces 2017 Int’l Board, Foundation Trustees

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA — During its Global Conference in early November, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) announced the SITE International board of directors and SITE Foundation board of trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Rajeev Kohli, CIS, joint managing director, Creative Travel Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, India, has been elected as SITE board president for a second … Read More about SITE Announces 2017 Int’l Board, Foundation Trustees

International Centre Appoints Sustainability Officer

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The International Centre has appointed Arshan Hussaini sustainability officer, it was announced Sept. 28. In his most recent role as environmental energy analyst with the Town of Oakville (Ontario), Hussaini oversaw and managed multiple municipal energy sector-related environment projects. Previous to that, he was sustainability project manager at KDC and a climate change … Read More about International Centre Appoints Sustainability Officer

FMAV Adds to Team

Audiovisual and event technology company FMAV has added four events industry veterans to its team. Alissa Hurley, CMM and Wentworth Willock joined the company on the executive level in February. Hurley, who has more than 20 years experience specializing in digital marketing, event planning, online education and project management, is now FMAV's national director, Client Solutions & Emergent … Read More about FMAV Adds to Team

Group Germain Names Alt Montreal and Ottawa GMs

Christiane Germain, co-president of Group Germain Hotels, has announced the appointments of Julie Brisebois as general manager of Alt Hotel Ottawa, which will open in spring 2016, and Marie Pier Germain as GM of Alt Hotel Montreal, which opened in 2014. Christiane says that Brisebois and Germain are both experienced hoteliers, and the company is delighted to have them at the helms of the … Read More about Group Germain Names Alt Montreal and Ottawa GMs

Meetings + Conventions Calgary Welcomes Two New Hires

Meetings + Conventions Calgary (MCC) today announced two new hires to their team. Violeta Ugarte joins MCC as business development manager responsible for the association business in Ottawa. She has over 10 years of experience in various roles ranging from hotels to event management and operations administrator. Violeta spent over eight years working with the Calgary Marriott Hotel Downtown as … Read More about Meetings + Conventions Calgary Welcomes Two New Hires

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre Introduces New Director of Sales

Erin Dawson has been promoted to the position of director of sales for the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Dawson previously worked on the sales team at the Convention Centre and was responsible for the Canadian association market. In her new role she will provide strategic direction, leadership and management of the current sales group. Her past work history includes over 15 years in sales and … Read More about Calgary TELUS Convention Centre Introduces New Director of Sales

Delta Announces New Leadership Appointments

Following the opening of its flagship property in Toronto, Delta Hotels and Resorts has announced recent leadership appointments at hotel properties across the country. “This is an exciting time for Delta as we draw on our deep pool of talent and reposition the brand,” says David Bird, senior vice-president of Operations, Delta Hotels and Resorts. “From coast to coast, our newly appointed team … Read More about Delta Announces New Leadership Appointments

SITE Announces 2015 Board of Directors

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE)  has released the names of the incentive travel industry leaders who will serve on its International Board of Directors effective January 1, 2015. The following individuals will hold positions on the Executive Committee: Rhonda Brewer, President; Maritz Travel Company, Fenton, Missouri, USA Paul Miller, Immediate Past President; Spectra, … Read More about SITE Announces 2015 Board of Directors

Banff Centre Adds to Sales Team

Megan Thomson and Ryan Young have joined The Banff Centre's Conferences' sales team. Thomson has been appointed sales manager for Conferences' corporate, government and post-secondary markets in Calgary and the southern Alberta region. She will also handle U.S. corporate accounts. Having grown up in Calgary, she is no stranger to the Canadian Rockies and Banff. Her resume includes working as a … Read More about Banff Centre Adds to Sales Team

EIBTM Accepting Applications for Hosted Buyer Programme

EIBTM, The Global Meetings & Events Expo, which is being held November 19-21, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain,  is now accepting applications for its Hosted Buyer Programme. The programme is open to meetings, events and business travel industry decision makers from around the world. It will provide over 4,200 high-level buyers and planners with the opportunity to attend the show, fully hosted. Hosted … Read More about EIBTM Accepting Applications for Hosted Buyer Programme

EIBTM Accepting Applications for Hosted Buyer Programme; Registration Open

EIBTM, a leading international event for the meetings, events and business travel industry, is now accepting applications for its Hosted Buyer Programme. In addition, registration is now open for trade visitors. Top-level decision makers and individuals responsible for making budgetary decisions for meetings, incentive travel, business travel, international conventions or events are eligible for … Read More about EIBTM Accepting Applications for Hosted Buyer Programme; Registration Open

Sandra Moniz Joins Meetings & Conventions Calgary Team

Meetings & Conventions Calgary (MCC) is pleased to announce that Sandra Moniz, CMP, has accepted the role of business development manager, Eastern Canada. Sandra brings immense experience to the role. Previously she worked with Skyline Hotels & Resorts as regional sales manager responsible for securing hotel business from the association, government, union, aboriginal and third-party … Read More about Sandra Moniz Joins Meetings & Conventions Calgary Team

Susan Minns Named VP, Client Services, Communique Incentives

April 23, 2012 Susan Minns has joined Toronto-based Communique Incentives as vice-president, client services. With many years of account management and new business development with automotive, financial, technology and food industry clients, Minns brings a wealth of experience to her new role. During her career, she has managed the development and delivery of communication programs, such as … Read More about Susan Minns Named VP, Client Services, Communique Incentives

Deerhurst Resort Welcomes New GM

October 11, 2011 Skyline Hotels & Resorts has appointed Chris Lund as general manager at  Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka. Lund has spent nearly 30-years in the Canadian hotel industry, most recently as regional vice-president of operations for all of Delta’s Ontario hotels and general manager of the Delta Toronto East. He has worked at heritage properties like The Fairmont Royal York and New … Read More about Deerhurst Resort Welcomes New GM

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