OVER 30 SPEAKERS
ANNOUNCED for
HAC Conference 2016!


Special presentation after the opening remarks from THE HONOURABLE BARDISH CHAGGER
Minister of Small Business and Tourism
MINISTER OF INNOVATION, SCIENCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Our closing KEYNOTE SPEAKER
SIR DAVID MICHELS

Chairman l MICHELS & TAYLOR; LONDON & CAPITAL
President l THE TOURISM ALLIANCE; THE INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY
Board Member l STRATEGIC HOTELS & RESORTS ; JUMEIRAH GROUP; THE SAVOY; MIROMA


SESSION SPEAKERS

VINCE AMBRICO
Director, Global Sales Canada
CHOICE HOTELS CANADA INC.

VITO CURALLI
Executive Director, Sales
HILTON WORDLWIDE

MORGAN DA ROCHA
Management Trainee
SHERATON GATEWAY HOTEL

TONY ELENIS
President & CEO
ONTARIO RESTAURANT HOTEL & MOTEL ASSOCIATION

CINDY ESTIS GREEN
CEO & Co - Founder
KALIBRI LABS, LLC

PHILIPPE GADBOIS
Senior Vice President Operations
ATLIFIC HOTELS

TAMMY GILLIS
President
GILLIS CONSULTING & TRAINING INC.

DAVID GOLDSTEIN
President & CEO
DESTINATION CANADA

CAMERON GORDON
Senior Communications Manager
TWITTER CANADA

ALYSON GREGOIRE
Management Trainee
SHERATON CENTRE TORONTO

LINDA HARTWELL
Director, Marketing Communications
HOTEL ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

ROBERT HOGUE
Senior Economist
RBC

DAVE KAISER
President & CEO
ALBERTA HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION

JAMIE KNOEPFLI
Cafe Boulud & dbar Assistant Manager
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL TORONTO

DAVID LARONE
National Managing Director
PKF CONSULTING, A CBRE COMPANY

TYLER MACDONALD
Director, Hotels
OXFORD PROPERTIES GROUP

JOHN MCAULIFFE
President
LEONARDO WORLDWIDE CORPORATION

JORDAN MCKAY
Accommodation Programs Coordinator
ALBERTA HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION

IAN MILFORD
President
JROSS HOSPITALITY RECRUITERS

TERRY MUNDELL
President & CEO
GREATER TORONTO HOTEL ASSOCIATION

BRIAN NAM
Housekeeping Quality Assurance Advisor
SHERATON CENTRE TORONTO

KYLE NANTAIS
Vice President, Revenue Optimization & Strategies
WESTMONT HOSPITALITY GROUP

BRUCE OKABE
Chief Strategy Officer
CHECK IN CANADA

GIOVANNA VALLEJO
Group Sales Manager
HILTON TORONTO HOTEL

MICHAEL VAN DYKE
Corporate Account Manager, Western Area
ECOLAB

VALERIE WOODS
Director of Business Development, Hotels
STR

ALAN YOUNG
President & Co-Founder
PUZZLE PARTNER LTD.

RECOGNIZING THE BEST!

The Hotel Association of Canada's Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence Program was developed in 2004 with the purpose of recognizing those of its members (individuals, companies, properties) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to Canada's lodging industry. We are proud to announce the following winners and hope to see you on MARCH 1, 2016 at the HAC Conference to cheer them on!
The Humanitarian Award
Sponsored By:
Winner: 
Scott Allison, Vice President, Owner & Franchise Relations & Operations, 
Marriott Hotels of Canada 

The purpose of this award is to recognize those working in or who are affiliated with Canada's lodging industry who demonstrate dedication and responsiveness to the needs of the local, national and/or global community.

Scott Allison's contributions to Marriott International in Canada are innumerable; however, it is his impact on his colleagues at all levels, the hotels that he works with directly, and the Canadian hospitality industry where his guidance and influence is best demonstrated
Scott has been involved with Marriott Canada's principal charity, the Children's Miracle Network, since the relationship began 10 years ago. His support and passion for this charity has extended throughout the organization resulting in donations in excess of $4 million dollars. As a father and grandfather, Scott never hesitates to support all Children's Miracle Network initiatives from golf tournaments to car washes. Truly leading by example, he inspires us all.

The Human Resources Award
Sponsored By: 
Winner: 
Carolyn J. Clark, Senior VP, Human Resources Americas, FRHI Hotels & Resorts 

Given for programs/individuals that develop a climate conducive to new and/or repeat business, create goodwill among guests, provide special services, reverse negative public relations situations or effectively solve guest complaints.

Carolyn Clark has an extensive career in the Hospitality industry with over 30 years' experience. Carolyn has been Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (formerly Canadian Pacific Hotels) since May 2005. Prior to her current position, she held the position of Vice President, Human Resources since 1988. Carolyn has also held various senior positions with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts since 1974 including: Executive Director, Human Resources; Corporate Director, Personnel; Manager, Recruitment & Training; Supervisor of Recruitment; and Executive Search Consultant.
 
As a result of the progressive Human Resources initiatives that have been implemented with Fairmont Hotels &  Resorts, the Company has been recognized for the past six consecutive years as an "Employer of Choice" as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

The Green Key Energy & Environment Award
Sponsored By: 
Winner: 
The Pemberton Valley Hotel
 
Recognizes lodging properties that have developed a culture towards integrating environmental management practices that improve everyday operations and the bottom line, while maintaining quality service and meeting guest expectations.

Pemberton Valley Lodge was one of the first hotels in the region to become Green Key Eco -Rated, and are very proud to have received five Green Keys which is the highest rating possible. The Green Key Eco Rating Program was designed to recognize hotels that are committed to improving their environmental performance. They have proactively taken measures to conserve energy & water, developed procedures to  handle our solid waste and hazardous waste, and have extensive recycle procedures embraced by staff and guests. They are the 1st hotel in the region and the 5th hotel in Canada to join "Clean the World", a program developed to recycle soap and shampoo products. These recycled products are donated to domestic homeless shelters and impoverished countries suffering from high death rates due to acute respiratory infection and other diseases.

The Green Key Meetings Award
Winner:
The International Centre

Recognizes properties (hotels, motels, resorts, convention centers, golf courses etc.) that have incorporated environmental initiatives to its meeting and event spaces which minimize their negative impact on the environment; from energy and water consumption, travel & transportation, food & beverage, handouts, garbage and more.

The International Centre is one of the only privately owned trade and consumer show and conference facilities in Canada. They are proud of their over forty year history of hosting memorable events and building long-lasting relationships with their clients. When it first opened in 1972, the facility had 260,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space. Since then they have expanded to approximately 548,000 sq. ft., offering an ideal mix of exhibit, meeting and special event services. Having grown immensely in size and client base, The International Centre today hosts over 450 shows and events each year.

The International Centre has been committed to sustainability for close to a decade, ensuring they are continuously improving efficiency performance and expanding their community outreach and employee engagement programs. The International Centre was the first venue in Canada to receive a 4 Green Key rating in the Green Meetings 2.0 Program...and also received a Level 1 certification for the ASTM/APEX Sustainable Meetings and Events Standard in 2014, among only 14 other venues in North America.

HAC Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence are presented in 15 minute segments throughout the day on MARCH 1, 2016 at the HAC Conference.

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