Rudolf Heider has been appointed director of hotel operations at Pacific Reach based in Vancouver, B.C.
Before that, Heider held roles at Argus Properties Ltd., Fairmont Château Lake Louise, InterContinental Hotels Group in Sydney, Australia, and Urban Purveyor Group in Australia.
“As the Director of Hotel Operations at Pacific Reach, I oversee a portfolio of over 1,000 rooms in prime locations across the Greater Vancouver Area. Partnered with globally-renowned brands like Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Accor, Rosewood, and Radisson, I optimize operational processes, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance asset value. My role includes liaising between ownership and franchisors/management companies, managing acquisitions and developments, and executing successful rebranding and renovation projects,” says Heider.
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