People for April 2009

Sales and marketing director for Fairmont Winnipeg, new faces at Le Germain Toronto, appointments at Kaba, Kold-Draft and Luxe, new CRFA president from St. John's and more.

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The Winner's Circle April 2009

Best West Brantford raises $10,000, Choice Clifton Hill wins for its friendliness, Halifax Courtyard by Marriott goes platinum, Days Inn salutes top performing employees, Full House Best of the Best receive awards, CAA honours NS hotels, and Cornell lauds Marriott.

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Chief Beer Officer heads up Four Points’ Best Brews

TORONTO, ON—Did you ever wonder what happened to the man who beat out 7,800 applicants to become Four Points by Sheraton’s chief beer officer? Scott Kerkmans has been travelling for the past two years, visiting some of Four Points by Sheraton’s 90 North American properties, making sure the chain’s Best Brew program gets a strong foothold in one of Starwood hotels’ fastest growing brands. 

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Lorane Gray retires from the SHHA

REGINA—The SHHA AGM included a salute to Lorane Gray, who was described as “the heart and soul of the SHHA” for more than 25 years. Gray, who has worked with six executive directors and 14 different chairs, will be retiring from the association next January.

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