David Marques has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection

Rimrock Banff has appointed David Marques as Director of Sales & Marketing ahead of the resort's summer 2026 opening in Banff National Park.

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At Rimrock Banff, Marques will lead the strategic introduction and growth of the resort's group and events offering, overseeing sales strategy and cultivating relationships with key partners to establish the property as a premier destination for meetings, memorable events, and incentive travel. Most recently, Marques served as Director of Sales & Marketing at Accor's Mercure London Earls Court, where he oversaw the group and events business during a major refurbishment and repositioning of the flagship property, including conference facilities accommodating up to 1,200 attendees. Earlier in his career, as Director of MICE Sales at Radisson Collection's The May Fair Hotel in London, he managed a $12 million group and events portfolio while developing relationships with leading MICE agencies, incentive houses and destination management companies. Through these roles, Marques has built deep expertise in growing group and incentive business and delivering high-impact programs for international meetings and events.

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Emblems Collection is a captivating global portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts. Featuring unique properties that are ‘emblematic’ of their designers, demographics or destinations, hotels within the Emblems Collection stand apart as revered landmarks with character, history and aura. Signature elements include sumptuous surroundings in handpicked locations, charismatic service and exclusive bars.

Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,600 hotels and resorts, 10,000 bars & restaurants, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing around 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore.