Moves & Changes
May 18, 2012
Robert Lemieux appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Marion Harper Treskin, General Manager of The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver is delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Lemieux as Director of Sales and marketing for the 511-room upper upscale Westin Bayshore located along the Seawall at Coal Harbour and adjacent to Stanley Park. Lemieux brings more than 24 years of hotelier and sales expertise to the position. Thrilled to make the move out to the Pacific coast, Lemieux was most recently Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Harbour Castle. Previously he was Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Ottawa in the nation’s capital.
April 4, 2012
Maritz Travel acquires Experient
Maritz Travel, a global leader in providing full-service meeting, event and incentive travel programs to corporate clients, recently announced it has acquired Experient, another top provider of meeting and event services to associations, tradeshows, corporations and the US government. As two of the largest and most respected companies in the meetings and events industry, Maritz and Experient now will expand their collective ability to deliver a full range of exceptional event experiences.
March 1, 2012
MPI 2012-2013 International Board of Directors Announced by Governance, Nominating Committee
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announced the slate of candidates for its 2012-2013 International Board of Directors today. All MPI members will receive official notice of the slate later today.
February 17, 2012
Meeting Professionals International names Cindy D’Aoust new Chief Operating Officer
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) recently announced the appointment of its new Chief Operating Officer, Cynthia (Cindy) D’Aoust after a comprehensive search. Ms. D’Aoust will report directly to the organization’s president and CEO, Bruce MacMillan, and will lead operational deployment of MPI 3.0, MPI’s strategic business plan, through key business units of the organization.
February 10, 2012
Ottawa Convention Centre appoints Paul Keogh to Vice President of Sales and Client Service
Ottawa Convention Centre (OCC), Canada’s newest and most sophisticated meeting venue, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Keogh as Senior Vice President, Sales and Client Service, effective immediately.
January 18, 2012
Site Canada announces 2012 Board of Directors
Site Canada is pleased to announce the election of the 2012 Board of Directors. It comprises a team of proven industry specialists and veterans to continue the strong representation of Site Canada within the Site Global family.
December 12, 2011
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas announces the appointment of Barbara St. Germain as Senior Sales Manager
Barbara St. Germain has been named Senior Sales Manager for Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas announced Cynthia Boyett, Director of Business Development for the 392-room, Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond hotel.
December 9, 2011
Select Group Marketing appoints Jan Zandboer as Director, Business Development
It is with great pleasure that Select Group Marketing announce the appointment of Jan Zandboer, as Director, Business Development. Jan has over 30 years experience in the tourism and hospitality industries including The Netherlands Board of Tourism and The RMR Group as well as marketing various tourist boards, hotels and airlines.
