Soraya Gonzales has been promoted at Interval International, Alicia Dill is now senior vice-president at Worldhotels, and Michael Sieger has joined Nova Hotels as vice-president.

WALLACE, N.S. — Clee Varon has been named director of business development at Fox Harb’r Resort. Varon brings 30 years of Canadian hotel and resort management experience to her position.

TORONTO — Dan Young is now marketing manager, business events at Tourism Toronto, the official destination marketing organization for Toronto’s tourism industry.

VANCOUVER — The Cottages on Salt Spring Island, which opened June 1, have the most efficient staffing solution ever, just one guest services person and housekeeping staff, says Steve Bowers of Intuitive Hospitality.

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. — True Key Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Sheri Madill as general manager of Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina.

MISSISSAUGA — Marriott Hotels of Canda have announced three new appointments at The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, The Sheraton Gateway Hotel and The Westin Ottawa.

Lou Biffis, the president and founder of Nottawasaga Resort, received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross Medal, at a ceremony held at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto.

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Choice Hotels International, Inc. one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced Raul Ramirez has joined the company as vice president, strategic finance and financial planning & analysis.

Hotels are wooing customers with a better guest experience, instant rewards, ease of use, points that never expire and partnerships with the OTAs.

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Economy hotel chain Red Roof has promoted Neil Scott to vice-president of sales and operations, a dedicated position focused on accelerating the company’s expansion into Canada, it was announced May 10.