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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.
Continue Reading“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.
Les Clefs d’Or Foundation of the Americas
Grant Application
This application is valid for all grant requests. If you are applying for a grant because you were furloughed or laid off as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, to qualify, you must be a concierge member of Les Clefs d’Or, in good standing and be unemployed, due to the crisis. Maximum need-based grants for COVID-19 applicants is $500 and will only be granted once (a symbolic gesture of care and friendship).
Continue ReadingSea’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.
Continue ReadingBy: Jill Marven
Fairmont Gold Supervisor, Concierge
Fairmont Palliser, Calgary
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bryan Williams
It has never been a challenge to get a large group of Hotel Concierges and hospitality affiliates to start talking about their love and passion for the industry. The people they have met, the memories they have made and the moments that made them fall in love with their profession ooze out of their personalities.
What can be a challenge is engaging and encouraging this same group of professionals to spread their inexcusable high standards, passion and love of the industry. That is what I feel Dr. Bryan Williams spoke of to our organization at the 12th Annual National Congress, nestled in the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains, in the Fairmont Banff Springs, earlier in February.
Dr. Williams grabbed our attentions right form the beginning, with his bright smile and welcoming personality. He drew us into his world of excellence, and we enjoyed every crispy minute of it.
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By: Marie-Ève Larin
Concierge, American Express Centurion
Connie DeSousa and John Jackson, co-chefs and co-owners of the Char Group in Calgary. Photo:__Bowmedia.
One of the very exciting parts of the Banff 2019 National Congress was the educational day. We welcomed diverse types of speakers who engaged, elevated and educated us on various topics. The afternoon was a panel discussion on “Exploring the Changing Culinary Landscape”, mediated by Ms. Dawn Chubai. Among the distinguished speakers were John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, the co-owners and chefs at the Char Group in Calgary.
On the new Canadian Food Guide, and the importance of eating green, Ms. DeSousa advised Continue Reading
Please meet Chanel Mongeon – Chef-concierge @Marriott Château Champlain
Looking for a strong, independent female role model ? Search no more, Chanel Mongeon is the ultimate Wonder Woman behind les Clefs d’Or Montreal !
If you would have hopped on the Amphibus, Montreal’s duck tour, in the early years of 2000, chances are Continue Reading
As most regions of Les Clefs d’Or Canada are preparing their General Managers Appreciation Galas and Key Pinning Ceremonies, let’s set the tone by going back to the BC Region‘s 2015 celebrations. Thank you Verinda Doman for this superlative rendition of the event:
- (left to right) Fairmont Chateau Whistler Managing Director Mr. Norman.Mastalir; Mr. Ian Bartley, Fairmont Gold Supervisor; Mr. Dillon Carfoot, BC Regional Director and Chef Concierge at Oak Bay Beach Hotel; Ms. Andrea Torrance, Vice President, Operations Support, North & Central America Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
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