Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced the newest addition to its luxurious collection of BW Premier Collection by Best Western hotels, with the opening of the newly renovated Prestige Radium Hot Springs Resort in Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia. Located at 7493 Main Street, the hotel features 70 guestrooms and 17 suites and is owned by Joe Huber with Prestige Hotels and Resorts.
Boutique Accommodations Meet Authentic Red Mountain Adventure at The Josie
A true world resident, Ali Mohammed has travelled extensively throughout his nearly 20 years with Four Seasons. The journey began with a Security Officer position at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence and saw him venturing the globe in a variety of roles in Toronto, the Maldives, Thailand, Bahamas, Saudi Arabia, Alexandria and lastly Whistler, where he was announced as the property's Resort Manager last year.
Adam Laker, the newly appointed general manager of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, has moved up in the world - to the northern hemisphere for the first time in his career. Born in the UK, he moved as a teen with his family to Australia and has worked in swoon worthy destinations for the past 25 years.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of Cari Bower as Director, Leisure Sales. Based in Toronto, she will oversee the leisure and entertainment markets for the award-winning hotel that has been ranked #1 Airport Hotel in North America for the past six out of seven years by Skytrax.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced it has entered into a franchise agreement With Spirit Ridge Owners Association And In December 2017, Spirit Ridge at Nk"Mip Resort will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, a global collection of unique and story-worthy stay experiences. Situated 175 miles east of Vancouver in Osoyoos, British Columbia, the luxury Spirit Ridge resort will be the first Canadian property affiliated with The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio and sixth globally for the brand, which spans across North America, Latin America and Europe.
In April 2018, Whistler will welcome Pangea Pod Hotel – a visionary property situated in the centre of the pedestrian village. Designed for the solo traveller seeking a boutique hotel feel, impressive design and a prime location at an affordable price-point, Pangea is set to fill Whistler's void between hostels and hotels.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler welcomes a true Four Seasons veteran to the world-class alpine resort. New Resort Manager Ali Osman has been around the world during his Four Seasons tenure, forging an exciting path from Cairo to Toronto, the Maldives, Thailand, Bahamas, Saudi Arabia and Alexandria.
Indu Brar, the new general manager of Fairmont Empress, is the first female general manager of the property since its opening in 1908. She will oversee the hotel’s two-phased $30+ million renovation plan that will be completed in June 2017 and includes all guestrooms, restaurants, lobby, Willow Stream Spa and meeting space.
Helen Pratt has been appointed Regional Director, Sales & Marketing for Fairmont Hotels, Pacific Northwest, based in Vancouver, B.C. In her new role, she will oversee Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Catering, and Conference Services for six properties in the portfolio; Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC; Fairmont Olympic in Seattle, WA; and four Vancouver hotels - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Fairmont Vancouver Airport and the Fairmont Waterfront.
Brent Iverson has been appointed Director, Sales & Marketing, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and will be responsible for overseeing all Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management functions of the hotel. He brings over 16 years of hospitality sales experience to the position and started his hospitality career in 1996 in Fairmont's Rocky Mountain Region where he worked as Regional Manager, Tour & Travel Sales. In 2002, he became Regional Director, Western US Group & Incentive Sales in the same region and in 2007 moved to the Fairmont Waterfront where he worked for two years as Regional Director, International Group & Incentive Sales. In 2009 Iverson took on the role of Business Development Manager at Optimal Payments and in August 2011 moved to SnapAgent Ltd as Director, Marketing and Business Development.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler announces the appointment of Joerg Rodig as General Manager. Previously serving as the Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Rodig is excited to make the move two hours north up the beautiful Sea-to-Sky Highway. Rodig is a Four Seasons veteran with an impressive 14 year tenure. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a vast amount of experience, with the majority of his Four Seasons career as Director of Finance.
Victoria Dyson joins Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle as director of sales & marketing. Dyson brings over 25 years of sales and marketing experience to this position, beginning her career in 1990 with The Delta Lodge at Kananaskis, Alberta where she held several progressive positions. Dyson joined Fairmont Chateau Whistler in 1997 as a sales manager and later transferred to Washington D.C as director, global sales. In 2007, Dyson returned to Fairmont Chateau Whistler as director, group sales, and held that position until 2008 when she was appointed to her most recent position as director, sales & marketing, Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Philip Meyer as managing director of Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, British Columbia. Philip will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the legendary hotel, including its recently-debuted Prohibition, popular alfresco lounge Reflections, 1927 Lobby Lounge and Sense, A Rosewood spa.
A Rosewood veteran, Al Bik has been with the brand since 2006, serving first as assistant director of rooms at Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel and then as hotel manager of Rosewood Jeddah. Prior to joining Rosewood, Al Bik worked in various managerial positions at hotels throughout the Middle East, including the Ajman Kempinski Hotel & Resort – where he played an instrumental role in opening the brand’s first property in the region – Jeddah Hilton and Kempinski Emirates Palace.
Amrit Sandhu has been appointed as Hotel Manager of Delta Burnaby®. Amrit was previously General Manager of Delta Edmonton South where he played a key role in the hotel's extensive renovations. Amrit is a 17-year veteran of Delta and was previously Hotel Manager at Delta Vancouver Airport and Director of Operations at Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre®.
Jeff Kennedy has been promoted as General Manager of Delta Whistler Village Suites. Jeff joined Delta Grand Okanagan® in March 2011 as Director of Operations and played a key role during the guest room renovations at the hotel. During Jeff's eight-year career with Delta, he held progressive leadership positions at Delta Whistler Village Suites and Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa®.
Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Warren Janes as General Manager. Working closely with the entire resort team, Janes will oversee all aspects of the resort including day-to-day operations, owner relations, directing and developing staff, and maximizing guest satisfaction.
The Vancouver luxury hotel has named Glenn Eleiter as hotel manager. He will now "oversee guest experiences at the historic hotel and maintain the superior luxury standards synonymous with the Rosewood brand." He comes to Rosewood from the L’Hermitage Hotel in Vancouver, where he was general manager. He began his hotel career with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in 1991, remaining with the brand for 11 years.
The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), announced last February 22nd the appointment of Mr. Robert Mercure to the Canadian Tourism Commision (CTC) Board of Directors.