Gerry Chase, president and COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, has announced that Didier Dolivet has been named general manager of the 395-room Westin Prince, Toronto. A career hotelier, Dolivet most recently was the hotel manager for the Westin Harbour Castle, also in Toronto. Over a 30-year career, Dolivet has opened and rebranded numerous hotels under the most recognizable flags on … Read More about Westin Prince, Toronto Names New GM
Ron Pellerine has been appointed general manager of the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto. Pellerine joins the hotel from the 317-room Langham Hotel, Boston where he served as general manager from 2015 to March 2017. Pellerine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, covering all aspects of hotel … Read More about Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto Welcomes New GM
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
The Shaw Conference Centre (SCC) has announced the appointment of Richard Wong as general manager, effective November 6, 2017. “We are excited to welcome Richard to the EEDC family as the new general manager of the Shaw Conference Centre,” says Brad Ferguson, president and CEO, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC). “Richard brings an exceptional history of leadership experience, … Read More about Edmonton’s Shaw Conference Centre Announces New GM
Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale has completed the first phase of a multi-year renovation. Rebranded in 2015, the 374-room property now has an updated exterior arrival area, and bright, airy lobby designed by Toronto-based Chapi Chapo Design. In addition, it has a new general manager. Peter Eriksson joined Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale earlier this year from the five-star Hilton Stockholm … Read More about Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale Completes First Phase of Reno
David Campbell, executive vice-president and chief operating officer, Freeman Audio Visual Canada, has announced the appointment of Hélène Moberg to general manager for Atlantic Canada, effective September 26, 2017. “We are thrilled to be bringing a game-changer like Hélène to our team,” said Campbell. “In this role, Hélène will continue to develop and build new partnerships for us in Atlantic … Read More about Moberg Joins Freeman
Scott Irvine has joined GES as general manager of its Toronto operation. Irvine brings more than 15 years of senior management experience in the logistics industry. Most recently, he was vice president of sales and logistics for transportation and warehousing provider, REMCO. “Scott is an exceptional leader with impressive experience in the logistics industry and a commitment to customer … Read More about GES Announces New GM for Toronto Ops
Peter L. J. Finamore has been appointed regional vice-president, Northwest for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and general manager of Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, B.C. Finamore has more than 35 years of experience in the international hospitality industry. He has worked with acclaimed properties in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and … Read More about Finamore Joins Fairmont
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
Tom Bornhorst, chair of the Calgary Convention Centre Authority Board of Directors, has announced that Marcia Lyons, the long-standing general manager of the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, will no longer be with the organization, effective April 15, 2016. Heather Lundy, currently the centre's marketing director, will serve as the acting GM while the Board conducts an executive search for a … Read More about GM Leaves Calgary’s Telus Centre
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
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
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
Freeman has announced that Sonia Moffatt has been named general manager of its Toronto branch, effective July 1, 2015. Moffatt will be responsible for overseeing the successful operation of all branch departments including warehouse and show-site operations, customer service, sales and administration. She will report to Freeman’s senior vice-president in Canada, Barbara Baird. “Sonia has been a … Read More about Freeman Names Moffatt Toronto GM
Officials of New Castle Hotels and Resorts have announced that Matthew Mackenzie, a veteran Canadian hotelier, has been named general manager of the Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews, N.B. Mackenzie was the general manager of the New Castle-operated Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa in Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. “The Algonquin is a magnificently renovated, landmark … Read More about Algonquin Resort Names GM
Novotel North America has promoted Michael Singer to the position of area general manager of all Toronto Novotel hotels. Singer, who is currently general manager of Novotel North York, is a 25-year veteran of Accor, one of the world's leading hotel operators. "Michael is an incredibly talented manager and a vital part of our Accor family," said Dominique Colliat, executive vice-president of … Read More about Novotel Appoints GTA GM
Serge Simard has been appointed regional vice-president, Eastern Canada of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and general manager, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. His appointment is effective August 4, 2014. Simard succeeds Richard Payette who retired on June 27th, after 16 years overseeing a portfolio of Fairmont properties in Montreal, Quebec City, La Malbaie, Tremblant, Montebellow and … Read More about Fairmont Names New Regional VP
Catherine Velie has been appointed general manager of the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport. Most recently, Velie was director of opeartions at the 825-room Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel. Prior to her time in Montreal, Velie worked in the Starwood corporate offices in Stamford, Connecticut on a special task force with the Starwood Preferred Guest group. Velie was also … Read More about Sheraton Gateway Hotel Gets 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
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
