News from the Regions

Bourse Jamil Demers Bursary 2023

Posted by Alain Ethier on January 5, 2024
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Notre collègue Les Clefs d’Or Canada, Alain Ethier, concierge au Sofitel Montréal Le Carré Doré, a été l’heureux récipiendaire de la Bourse Jamil Demers 2023. Il s’est vu remettre un chèque de $3000 lors de notre “Gala de Remise des Clefs d’Or et de Reconnaissance Envers nos Directeurs Généraux”, qui a eu lieu le 11 décembre au chic supperclub Yoko Luna.

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Jamil, lui-même, était présent lors de cette belle soirée pour remettre le chèque à Alain.

La Bourse Jamil Demers vise à aider un concierge de la région de Montréal à assister à un congrès National, Panaméricain ou International. La Bourse annuelle de $3000, sera remise à un concierge Les Clefs d’Or différent à chacune des trois prochaines années, soit 2023, 2024 et 2025.

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The Sutton Place Halifax opens with Les Clefs d’Or Concierge James Robar.

Posted by Alain Ethier on September 22, 2020
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James Robar

Great news for Les Clefs d’Or Canada’s Atlantic Region; The Sutton Place Halifax just opened and they have a Clefs d’Or Concierge at the desk!

James Robar, originally a member of the Atlantic Region, is back home after spending a few years in the city of Toronto.

“It feels amazing to be back in my home province. To be part of the opening team of The Sutton Place Hotel – Halifax is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that many never get to experience. I am very excited to show this new luxury property, in the city I love, to the rest of the world.”
– James Robar.

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BC’s 8th annual Les Clefs d’Or Charity Boat Cruise was a big success.

Posted by Alain Ethier on December 25, 2019
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Sea’s the day!

Les Clefs d’Or Canada’s British Columbia Region celebrated their 8th annual charity boat cruise in early September supporting the Dreams Take Flight Charity and Vancouver Aquarium‘s Marine Mammal Rescue Program.

Our 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility event transformed into a Hawaiian dance party thanks to the Heremana Polynesian Dancers who donated their time to welcome guests with live hula dancing and interactive performances throughout the evening aboard Harbour Cruises vessel the MV Britannia.

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BC Region Members are in the spotlight.

Posted by Alain Ethier on April 22, 2019
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It is worth noting the great PR results achieved by the Members of the BC Region. Deborah Sleno, Concierge at The Fairmount Empress Hotel; Verinda Doman, Senior Concierge at Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle; Miguel Knudson, Assistant Chef Concierge at The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver; Geoff Argue, Chef Concierge at The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver and Joanne Lewandowski, Senior Concierge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, are among the many members who have written articles or have been written up in travel magazines recently.

“I was honored to be asked for an interview by Where Vancouver as their featured Hotel Les Clefs D’Or Concierge in the December issue, as I am always so very proud to represent our Association when opportunities like these arise. ”
– Verinda Doman

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A Year in the Planning of the National Board YEG (Edmonton) Meeting 2018

Posted by Alain Ethier on January 29, 2019
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A certificate of appreciation was presented to Nella Mirante for her outstanding work in organizing our National Board Meeting in Edmonton. Cindy Stewart, Alberta Region’s Director, is on the left and Carolina Avaria, President, is on the right.

A year in the planning!  One year ago we discussed who could host the National Board meeting for 2018.  I reached out to my regional board to see if they would support the idea of me hosting it at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald and Don Mooney and Cindy Stewart gave me the go ahead!

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The Alberta Region’s Concierges and the Terry Fox Run 2018.

Posted by Alain Ethier on December 26, 2018
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Terry Fox Run – Calgary Alberta

This year we are celebrating the 38th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope. This event reminds us, as Terry Fox once said, “The importance of realizing that anything is possible, if you try.  Dreams are made if people try.”Terry Fox battled cancer at the age of 18 years old.  His dream was to raise $1 000 000 for cancer research and as he fought for his life at the age of 22, he earned many awards and was able to raise more than $10 000 000 in a special telethon. As per the official site $700,000,000 has been raised in Terry’s name for cancer research.

Fort Calgary was the start and end of the “Marathon of Hope”.  People could be seen coming from everywhere.  Everyone enjoyed the cheerful atmosphere being entertained by stretching, activities, music and complimentary coffee from our friends at Tim Hortons.

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Crispin Bottomley, Honorary Member of Les Clefs d’Or Canada.

Posted by Alain Ethier on December 17, 2018
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Crispin Bottomley

Crispin Bottomley, Honorary Member

Les Clefs d’Or Canada has a long standing tradition of service excellence. Our members are some of the best concierge in the hospitality industry. In the concierge business, the way you do your job is important, but also who you know can make a big difference.

In the Niagara region, a long time friend and one of the biggest supporters of Les Clefs d’Or, Crispin Bottomley, is one of those people than can and has made a big difference in how we do our job. In Niagara, tourism is vital to our growth and success, not only in Les Clefs d’Or, but as a major contributor to our economic well being. Continue Reading

Announcement: The new BC Regional Board for 2019-21.

Posted by Alain Ethier on December 5, 2018
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Board BC 2019

The 2019-2021 BC Regional Board: Salima Jiwan, Yuki Fournier, Rodolfo Parra and Murray McMullen.

Dear Members, Honorary Members, Corporate Affiliate Members and Aspiring Members,

On behalf of the ‘current’ Regional Board, I am very pleased to announce to you all, that at our monthly meeting on Monday November 5th at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, the BC membership have voted for the new Regional Board as follows: Continue Reading

The Les Clefs d’Or Canada – Niagara Region’s Golden Plate Award 2018 goes to Treadwell Cuisine!

Posted by Alain Ethier on October 31, 2018
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Niagara Region Director, Matt Sutherland, presents the 2018 Golden Plate Award to James Treadwell, co-owner and sommelier of Treadwell Cuisine.

Every year, the Les Clefs d’Or concierges of the Niagara Region select a restaurant to become the Golden Plate Award winner.

The judging for this friendly contest is based on four criteria:
Atmosphere, service, quality of food, and how the restaurants work with us as concierges.

The 2018 recipient of the Niagara Region Golden Plate Award is…

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Alberta Golf Tournament 2017

Posted by Alain Ethier on March 12, 2018
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Reflecting back on the incredible day we had last June for the Golden Keys Invitational Golf Tournament at the beautiful Stanley Thompson Golf Course at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

The day was filled with plenty of sunshine, networking and of course lots of amazing golfing.  We sold out at 144 golfers and had about 175 at the lunch and awards.  Our MC, local radio host Mookie Wilson always makes it a fun event. Continue Reading