Lee Meller has been appointed regional director of MICE, tour and travel for the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre and the Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport. Meller's career developed out of his love for travel and skiing. Born in Bognor Regis, England, he entered the industry with a job in operations and customer service for a UK-based ski tour operator. In this role, he traveled and made … Read More about Wall Centre Hotels Adds to Sales Team
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
Jill Harrington, president of salesSHIFT and well-known member of the Canadian MICE industry, is releasing her first book this September. Uncommon Sense: Shift Your Thinking, Take New Action, Boost Your Sales is targeted at all levels of sales professionals as well as sales managers and small business owners with selling roles. "I wrote the book with a single purpose: to challenge … Read More about Harrington Releasing Book on Boosting Sales
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
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
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
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
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces the appointment of Yola Marshall to the position of regional director of Sales & Marketing, Canada. Marshall will oversee the Hotel and Sales Marketing Support (HSMS) and Distribution and Loyalty Partnerships (DLP) teams for IHG’s portfolio of 172 hotels in Canada. She will be responsible for directing marketing and sales operations for all … Read More about IHG Names New Sales and Marketing Regional Director for Canada
The Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa is the 2014 recipient of Delta Hotels and Resorts' Managed Hotel of the Year Award, an honour given annually to the Delta property with top marks in financial performance, guest satisfaction and employee satisfaction. "We have been on this journey for many years now and I am so proud of what we have achieved as a team," says general manager Kimberley … Read More about Delta Victoria Wins Top Delta Honour
Martin Kenneally has been appointed to the position of Director, Event Management Services at Exhibition Place in Toronto. He will report directly to the General Manager, Sales & Events. Kenneally has extensive management, team building, operational and strategic planning experience both nationally and internationally. Most recently he was the Senior Director, Security and Accreditation, … Read More about Exhibition Place Names New Event Management Services Director
Susan Prophet has been appointed director of business development in Canada for Meeting Professionals International (MPI). She will be responsible for management of strategic partnerships and sales activity for the association and the MPI Foundation within the country. "I am very excited to have Susan on our global business development team. She is a well-respected and proven leader across Canada … Read More about MPI Appoints New Canadian Sales Leader
Aboud Haboury has been appointed director of sales and marketing for Element Vaughan Southwest, Canada's first Element hotel. Haboury brings more than 24 years of international, corporate sales and marketing leadership to the position. "We are thrilled to welcome Aboud to the team as our director of sales and marketing at the Element Vaughan Southwest," said John Caneco, the property's general … Read More about Element Vaughan Southwest Appoints New Director of Sales
Jennifer Ginsberg has returned to JPdL Toronto & Niagara DMC as its new director of sales. Ginsberg was part of JPdL's sales team for more than 10 years and after a brief time away, has rejoined the company. Her dedication, sales expertise and skills will be a great asset to the company. JPdL Toronto & Niagara DMC is part of the JPdL Destination Management Canada family, Canada’s largest … Read More about JPdL Toronto & Niagara Names New Director of Sales
Celso Thompson has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Hotel X Toronto, which will be the only hotel located on the grounds of Exhibition Place when it opens in 2015. Celso comes to Hotel X from a leading downtown property in Toronto where he served as director of sales, catering and marketing. "With Celso's in-depth operational expertise and high-level experience we know he will … Read More about Hotel X Appoints Sales & Marketing Director
Mike Evans has been appointed director of sales and marketing for the Sheraton Centre Toronto, Starwood's 1,371-room property in the heart of downtown Toronto. "We are thrilled to have Mike on the team as our new director of sales and marketing," says David Connor, area managing director, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Eastern Canada. "His leadership, market experience combined with his extensive … Read More about Sheraton Centre Toronto Appoint New Director of Sales & Marketing
Todd Ryan has been appointed area director of sales and marketing for Starwood Hotels & Resorts – Eastern Canada. Based at The Westin Ottawa, he will be responsible for the hotel's sales and marketing efforts and will also partner with the sales and marketing leaders at the Starwood owned and managed hotels in Eastern Canada. Ryan, who has more than 15 years of hotelier and sales experience, … Read More about Starwood Appoints Eastern Canada Area Director
Panama is in the destination news. Copa Airlines has launched four non-stop flights with weekly service between Montreal and Panama City, and New York-based Marketing Challenges Intl. (MCIntl) has been appointed the official North American marketing and sales office for the country's growing meetings and conventions business. "We are very excited to be working with the dynamic and beautiful … Read More about Panama gets new NA MICE rep, more airlift
Carissa Sommise has joined the sales team at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls (SCCN) as sales manager focused on SMERF, consumer shows and the local day meetings industry. “Carissa comes to us with an impressive background in the tourism hospitality industry,” says Jeremy Tyrrell, director of sales at the Scotiabank Convention Centre. “We are excited that Carissa is joining our … Read More about Scotiabank Convention Centre Adds to Sales Team
VoX International is now representing the Panama Tourist Board in Canada. “We are thrilled to have been chosen as the Panama Tourist Board’s official representation office in Canada. Panama’s excellent location contributes to a wide range of travel options for Canadians, it’s about a four hour flight from Toronto to the sub tropical destination” said Susan Webb, president of VoX … Read More about Panama Tourist Board Selects New Canadian Representation
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
