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THE WINNERS' CIRCLE update April 9, 2019

Brian Leon honoured by CFA. HNL celebrates 35 years. Fairmont Pacific Rim Botanist Bar a finalist. Fairmont YVR's Skytrax Award. AHLA Employers of Choice. IHG: LGBTQ equality. Four Seasons Empowerment. Seneca Gold…

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THE WINNERS' CIRCLE update March 26, 2019

Days Inns by Wyndham Chairman's Awards. OHI Top 30 Under 30. Lifetime achievement award for Arlene Keis. Pacific Gateway joins Preferred Hotels. Villa Eyrie joins Small Luxury Hotels.

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Marriott's field marketing and development changes

TORONTO — Tourism Toronto's loss is Marriott's gain. Johanne Belanger has joined Marriott as vice-president, field marketing, U.S. and Canada. Marriott announced changes to its Canadian development team, including the…

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Smart Serve Board of Directors applications due March 24

Smart Serve Ontario is a responsible alcohol beverage sales and service training program which is recognized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The Governance and Nominating Committee seeks to fill…

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Who is in this photo of HAFA 1975 grads?

The familiar faces spotted in this photo include David Larone of PKF Canada, which is part of now CBRE; Bob Desautels, founder of The Neighbourhood Group of Companies; and Iain Murray, retired faculty member at HFTM…

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PEOPLE Update as of Feb. 26, 2019

Ingrid Jarrett to head CVOA. Brad Kramble is new chair of Restaurants Canada. Amex GBT's chief people officer. Kurt Furlong leads IHG Owners Association. Raymundo Patino is GM of Holiday Inn Ottawa East. Meet Westin…

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PEOPLE Update Feb. 12, 2019

Hospitality industry mourns J. Charles Grieco. Erin Penner joins Superior Lodging Corp. Chef Murray McDonald moves to Spirit Ridge. Doug Lisi and Jill Burke have new roles at CHI. Cameron Woof and Patrick Schofield…

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PEOPLE Update as of Jan. 29, 2019

Sara Glenn promoted at AccorHotels. Mike Macklem joins CWB Franchise Finance. Reetu Gupta now on Zonetail's Board of Directors. Chip Rogers moves from AAHOA to AHLA.

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Robert Pratt now leads Sandman and Sutton Place

Robert Pratt is now president and CEO of Sandman Hotel Group and The Sutton Place Hotels. He replaces Taj Kassam, who moved to parent company Northland Properties Corp., where he is senior vice-president.