Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has named Toronto as the host city for the 2017 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC). HITEC offers a unique combination of top-notch hospitality technology education, led by industry peers and experts and an unparalleled trade show showcasing the latest products and services. HITEC 2017 will be held June 26 – 29, 2017.
Trump Hotel Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Luc Barone as general manager of Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto with the move of former general manager, Mickael C. Damelincourt to Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C. A senior and seasoned hospitality professional, Jean-Luc began his career on the food and beverage side of hotel operations for lifestyle brands within Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Delta Hotels, and brings a global perspective from his many posts in Europe, the U.S. and Canada. A results driven leader and strategist, Jean-Luc joins the Forbes Five Star rated hotel team with vision and invaluable experience in guest service excellence.
To tap into growing interest from investors within and outside of Canada eager to penetrate the country’s high barrier-to-entry hotel market, JLL today announced the firm is expanding its Hotels & Hospitality presence with the addition of Senior Vice Presidents Mark Sparrow and Luke Scheer. Sparrow and Scheer, who bring more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, will be based in the firm’s Toronto office.
To tap into growing interest from investors within and outside of Canada eager to penetrate the country’s high barrier-to-entry hotel market, JLL today announced the firm is expanding its Hotels & Hospitality presence with the addition of Senior Vice Presidents Mark Sparrow and Luke Scheer. Sparrow and Scheer, who bring more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, will be based in the firm’s Toronto office.
Debbie Marriott Harrison, Marriott International Global Officer - Culture and Business Councils interviewed her father, Bill Marriott during the Canadian Hotel Investment Summit. Mr. Marriott shared engaging family moments, insights to having a successful career and leadership lessons.
PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) --- a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems today announces the expansion of their Markham, Ontario location to create a hub focused on providing the best spa technology available.
Chindavone KHOUNSATHONE (ESSEC IMHI 2010) has been promoted to Associate Market Manager North America Regional Territories Canada East Expedia based in Tornto. She joined Expedia upon graduation in Paris for a year as Revenue Specialist and the moved to Toronto as Market Associate where she spent close to 3 years before this last promotion.
Nominations are open for the 6th annual Canadian eTourism awards showcasing excellence in marketing tourism online. The awards will be celebrated this April 1st at the 10th annual Online Revealed Conference in Toronto.
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced Scott Richer will serve as Hyatt’s regional vice president of development in Canada. In his new role, Richer will be responsible for the growth of Hyatt’s full service and select service brands in Canada. Richer will be based in Toronto, Ontario, and will report to Julienne Smith, Hyatt’s senior vice president of franchise and managed development for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in North America, and David Tarr, Hyatt’s senior vice president of development for the Americas.
Registration is now open for a special 10th-year edition of Online Revealed Canada, the digital marketing conference for tourism and travel in Canada since 2005. The special 10th anniversary conference will be held at the Telus Centre for Performance and Learning March 31- April 2, 2015 in Toronto, with host hotel InterContinental Toronto Yorkville.
Peter Gillis has been appointed as General Manager of the recently opened Delta Toronto®. Prior to his new role, Peter was the General Manager of Delta Ottawa City Centre®. During his tenure, Peter led a successful rebranding renovation of the property that led to an award winning lobby design. His Delta journey has taken him across the country to several properties in the Prairies, the Rockies and British Columbia.
INTEREL, the world's fastest growing manufacturer of integrated room technologies in the luxury hospitality industry, has announced the appointment of Michael Cohen as the company's SVP Key Accounts responsible for leading INTEREL's market entry into the Americas and managing its sales and business development efforts for key global accounts.
Puzzle Partner continues to expand with the announcement that hospitality technology industry icon Jules Sieburgh, CHTP, has joined their team. Mr. Sieburgh will be advising promising future technologies on strategies, VC funding and advancing angel investments. The arrival of Mr. Sieburgh, in addition to the recent addition of Seth Christian, supports the vision of growing the firm's depth of services for technology startups.
CheckMate, the leading mobile guest engagement platform, has appointed industry veteran Patricia Brusha to drive their Canadian expansion as Director of Channel Sales. In her new position, Patricia will be responsible for education and implementation of CheckMate's revolutionary platform to all Canadian hotel partners including brands, independents, management companies, and franchise owners. She will also develop and oversee the company's reseller program worldwide.
Novotel North America has announced the promotion of Michael Singer to Area General Manager of all Toronto Novotel hotels. Currently General Manager of Novotel North York and a 25-year veteran of Accor, the world's leading hotel operator, Singer will oversee all Novotel operations in the Toronto area. - In addition to his role as current General Manager of Novotel North York, Singer will be responsible for the operations of all Novotel Toronto hotels to maximize performance and quality. He will be tasked with creating a strategic plan for market growth in Toronto by implementing cohesive sales, PR, and marketing activities among all properties, while also overseeing F&B profitability and assisting in conceptual culinary developments. Singer will also be charged with monitoring growth of income and improving "flow" through the area hotels, while also assisting individual properties as needed in increasing market share and business stability.
Christophe Descroix ESSEC IMHI 1990 has been appointed Vice President of Finance Hotels Division at Sunwing Travel Group based in Toronto. Prior to that Christophe worked for 11 years with Melia Hotels from Director of Finance France up to Corporate Administration Vice President. Previously Christophe worked as CFO for Opteaman and Club Med World.
Manpreet WALIA IMHI 2003 has been appointed Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation Services, RBC, Toronto Canada. Prior to that Manpreet has spent 11 years with Accenture where she was Global Service Development Manager, Toronto, Canada.
DelSuites has added a new property to their list of short term apartment rentals. The Hullmark Centre at 2 Anndale Drive is situated in the heart of North York and offers the benefits of city living in a quiet suburban setting.
Canada's tourism operators feel good about 2014, but are less certain through the end of the decade as the industry faces challenges that could affect travel patterns around the world.
In her new role, Mackie will lead the Fairmont brand, developing brand strategy, focusing on refining and articulating the brand positioning and communicating Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand messaging. As part of her responsibilities, Mackie will also define strategies to further enhance Fairmont's competitive position in the luxury hotel segment. She will lead a dedicated brand team in setting brand standards for product, service and communications and will personally lead Fairmont's sustainability strategies for which the brand has long been renowned.