New Appointments

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto Names New Director of Sales

Kate Sullivan has joined the executive management team at the Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, as director of sales. She brings more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience to her new role. “We are delighted to welcome Kate in her new leadership role at our hotel,” said Josef Ebner, regional vice-president – Canada & managing director. “Her proven track record for delivering superior … Read More about Chelsea Hotel, Toronto Names New Director of Sales

WestJet Names Exec VP, Corporate Services

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines Ltd. has named Barbara Munroe executive vice-president, corporate services and general counsel, it was announced Nov. 1. “I am delighted to add someone of Barb's calibre to WestJet's executive team,” said Gregg Saretsky, WestJet president and CEO. “She is a strong and engaging leader with more than 25 years of legal experience. Since joining WestJet in 2011, Barb has … Read More about WestJet Names Exec VP, Corporate Services

MPI President to Co-chair Meetings Industry Coalition

WASHINGTON, DC – The Meetings Mean Business Coalition (MMB), a cross-industry communications and advocacy initiative, has appointed Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO, Meeting Professionals International (MPI), as coalition co-chair, effective January 2017, it was announced Oct. 18 Van Deventer will work with fellow co-chair Richard Harper, executive vice-president, HelmsBriscoe, to lead … Read More about MPI President to Co-chair Meetings Industry Coalition

Culinary Capers Names New Executive Chef

VANCOUVER — Culinary Capers Catering has named Stewart Boyles executive chef, it was announced Oct. 17. Boyles has worked in kitchens for the past 21 years. After an apprenticeship at the Fairmont Waterfront, in Vancouver, Boyles traveled to gain work experience in international kitchens. He settled in Scotland, where he was chef de partie for British chef Martin Wishart at his Michelin-starred … Read More about Culinary Capers Names New Executive Chef

FMAV appoints Mullieka Pellerin VP, National Operations

TORONTO — FMAV has appointed Mullieka Pellerin vice-president, national operations, it was announced Aug 25. As a member of the FMAV senior management team, Pellerin will partner with regional vice-presidents and their operations teams to evolve FMAV operations nationally. Her focus will include identification and deployment of best practices in training and development; equipment purchase, … Read More about FMAV appoints Mullieka Pellerin VP, National Operations

Four Seasons Vancouver Names New Executive Chef

VANCOUVER — Four Seasons Vancouver has named Weimar Gomez executive chef, it was announced last month. A 16-year Four Seasons veteran, Gomez developed his talent in prestigious kitchens in Bogota, Miami, Shanghai and Paris, where he spent time at Michelin three-star Guy Savoy. He also worked for 11 years in a range of roles spanning chef de partie to executive sous chef at Four Seasons Hotel … Read More about Four Seasons Vancouver Names New Executive Chef

The Westin Calgary Announces New Team Members

The Westin Calgary has added three new members to their team. John Conmee has been named director of banquets overseeing this important department at the hotel. He joins the team from The Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto where he was assistant director of banquets and was a key contributor to the team’s success. Prior to joining Starwood Hotels & Resorts, he held management positions at … Read More about The Westin Calgary Announces New Team Members

Fairmont Announces Appointments at 4 Canadian Properties

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced appointments at four Canadian properties. The Fairmont Banff Springs has named David Roberts regional vice-president and general manager. Roberts returns to Canada after spending the past five years as the company’s executive vice-president, operations. Garrett Turta takes the helm as general manager, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton. Turta joins … Read More about Fairmont Announces Appointments at 4 Canadian Properties

Speakers’ Spotlight Announces Two New Appointments

In January, Speakers’ Spotlight added two new members to its team: Justin von Etzdorf, named client services executive, and Jennifer Shepherd, appointed director, business development. In his role as client services executive, von Etzdorf will focus on building relationships and learning about an assortment of industries in the business marketplace. Shepherd has over 20 years experience in the … Read More about Speakers’ Spotlight Announces Two New Appointments

Arjun Channa Named Hotel Manager, Sheraton Centre Toronto

Arjun Channa has been appointed hotel manager at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. He brings a wealth of international hospitality expertise to the role, with more than 15 years of experience at Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Channa has worked as food and beverage director at the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing, before joining the team at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort and Towers Hotel, in Dubai, … Read More about Arjun Channa Named Hotel Manager, Sheraton Centre Toronto

Marcel Berube Named Complex GM, Calgary Airport Hotels & Conference Centre

Marcel Berube has been named complex general manager of the Calgary Airport Hotels & Conference Centre. He will oversee the operations of the 135-room Hampton Inn and 122-room Homewood Suites, which are scheduled to open in late 2013. Berube joins the Hilton family with 21 years of Canadian hospitality experience, most recently with SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts, where, for the past two … Read More about Marcel Berube Named Complex GM, Calgary Airport Hotels & Conference Centre

Decor & More Founder Leslee Bell Receives Special Event Lifetime Achievement Award

Decor & More Inc. founder and partner Leslee Bell won the Gala Award for Lifetime Achievement at The Special Event Conference, on Jan. 18, in Chicago. This follows the announcement that Bell will be transitioning from president and creative director into a partner and creative-consulting role. “I am absolutely honoured and humbled,” said Bell. “Winning this award was so far beyond my wildest … Read More about Decor & More Founder Leslee Bell Receives Special Event Lifetime Achievement Award

IncentiveWorks Names Stephanie Hiltz Event Coordinator

Meetings + Incentive Travel (M+IT) is proud to welcome aboard its recent hire, Stephanie Hiltz, as event coordinator for the IncentiveWorks Show. Within this role, Hiltz will provide support to exhibitors, execute promotional efforts and handle all customer service scenarios. She will work directly with Robin Paisley, General Manager of IncentiveWorks. Hiltz’s proven background in events and … Read More about IncentiveWorks Names Stephanie Hiltz Event Coordinator

Alex Shterenberg Named Executive Chef, Sheraton Gateway, Toronto Airport

Alex Shterenberg has been appointed executive chef at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport. Shterenberg brings an extensive resume to the position. He began his Starwood career as an apprentice at The Westin Prince Hotel and after a brief departure to Europe, where he received culinary training in Switzerland and Russia, he returned to Starwood at The Westin Harbour Castle, … Read More about Alex Shterenberg Named Executive Chef, Sheraton Gateway, Toronto Airport

Jocelyne Fleming Appointed Creative Services Manager, JPdL Toronto & Niagara

Jocelyne Fleming has been promoted to the position of creative services manager for both offices of JPdL Toronto & Niagara DMC. Since joining JPdL in April, 2012, Fleming has played an integral role as product and proposal developer. Her new duties include overseeing and managing the creative-services team, vendor relations and new product development and supporting the sales team in the … Read More about Jocelyne Fleming Appointed Creative Services Manager, JPdL Toronto & Niagara

Tim Reardon Named GM, Sheraton Gateway Airport

Tim Reardon has been appointed general manager for the Sheraton Gateway Airport Hotel, in Toronto. Reardon joined Starwood in 1999 as food and beverage manager at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel. He went on to hold several leadership roles within Starwood, including director of food and beverage at the Sheraton Atlantic City and director of operations at the Sheraton Gateway … Read More about Tim Reardon Named GM, Sheraton Gateway Airport

James Fry Named Director, Sales & Marketing, Hotel Grand Pacific

James Fry has been named director of sales and marketing at the Hotel Grand Pacific, in Victoria, B.C., and joins the property on Jan. 28. Most recently, Fry was at the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel for two years in the role of sales manager. Prior to that, he was at the Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre in group sales and has also held sales and marketing roles with Executive Hotels … Read More about James Fry Named Director, Sales & Marketing, Hotel Grand Pacific

Fairmont Makes Appointments at 3 Canadian Properties

Fairmont has announced appointments are three of its Canadian properties. Don Fennerty takes the helm as general manager, The Fairmont Empress, in Victoria, B.C.. Most recently, he was general manager at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, in Edmonton. During the last 30 years, Fennerty has taken on a number of progressive roles in the areas of food and beverage, operations, human resources, … Read More about Fairmont Makes Appointments at 3 Canadian Properties

Third-Party Planner Kevin Spragg, CMP, Sets Up Shop in Toronto

Independent meeting professional Kevin Spragg, CMP, has relocated his business to Toronto from Vancouver, effective this past fall. In addition to relocating, Spragg has also re-branded his business, to MeetingsMatter.ca, which produces small- to medium-sized conferences, as well as meetings and events. Often, Spragg sub-contracts with professional congress organizers and DMCs to manage aspects … Read More about Third-Party Planner Kevin Spragg, CMP, Sets Up Shop in Toronto

Swiss Conference Management Company Buys Congress Canada

Swiss-based congress- and event-management company MCI has bought Toronto-based conference- and destination management company Congress Canada. Congress Canada founder Pam Graham, DMCP, will join MCI as a senior advisor. All told, the acquisition will bring 11 new operational experts to MCI. “We are confident that this move will allow us to further enhance our position in Canada,” says Graham. … Read More about Swiss Conference Management Company Buys Congress Canada

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