Congratulations to Sarah Dandashy, chef-concierge at The London West Hollywood, winner of the 2015 Andy Pongco Award! The competition was intense this year and Sarah rose above the field with grace, energy, great professionalism and her amazing personnality. Congratulations to all the participants in this year’s Andy Pongco Award, especially to our own candidate from Canada, Véronique Bourgeault! You are all winners!! Please read Sarah’s profile taken from the Les Clefs d’Or Blog.
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Today in Les Clefs d’Or history: Our founding fathers got together 63 years ago today, at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes. This was in fact considered to be our first International Congress and the creation of what we know today as Les Clefs d’Or – UICH. Happy 63rd anniversary dear friends!! April 25th, 1952.
Chanel Mongeon wins 2015 Ulysse Prize!
On April 7th 2015, Tourism Montreal awarded the coveted Ulysse Prizes, presented by Air Canada, to 13 organizations and artisans, who displayed audacity and creativity in the field of tourism during the past year.
The glamorous gala, held at the chic Continue Reading
Please meet Margarita Noel – Concierge – Regional Secretary, Ontario @LesClefsd’OrCAN @Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto @Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
When you enter the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel Toronto, your eyes go straight to the concierge desk. Behind it, Margarita welcomes me with a smile. Thanks to her daily yoga practice, her serenity is apparent and even manages to relax our past president, Toni Daoud, who is standing next to her. Continue Reading

When you enter the stunning Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto, you can see Andrea behind her desk, on the phone, with one line on hold, while already looking for a restaurant to host Continue Reading