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British Columbia Celebrates With “A Night To Remember!” to Conclude a Most Prosperous 2015 Year-End Celebration!

Posted by Alain Ethier on November 28, 2016
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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:

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(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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BC Region TIP Golf Tournament

Posted by Alain Ethier on September 25, 2016
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On Friday, August 26th 2016, the 11th Annual Tourism Industry Partners (TIP) Golf Tournament at Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, for the future generations of tourism professionals was, once again, a great success . There were 104 golfers, 20 BC Les Clefs d’Or Members & aspiring members and 11 student volunteers participating this year. Continue Reading

Please meet Andrew Van Der Hoeven, our 2016 Andy Pongco Award nominee.

Posted by Alain Ethier on June 7, 2016
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Andrew Van Der Hoeven. (Photo: Westin Ottawa)

Andrew Van Der Hoeven was the Canadian nominee at this year’s prestigious Andy Pongco Award. The contest took place at the 63rd UICH – Les Clefs d’Or International Congress in Dubai, UAE, from the 10th to the 15th of April 2016.

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Les Clefs d’Or Canada thanks their Montreal 2016 Pan-American Congress sponsors.

Posted by Alain Ethier on June 5, 2016
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The Members and the Board of Directors of Les Clefs d’Or Canada would like to thank all of our sponsors and partners who made possible the huge success that was the 19th Les Clefs d’Or Pan-American Congress – Montreal 2016.

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The Annual Vancouver Tourism Showcase 2016

Posted by Alain Ethier on May 29, 2016
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Another successful year for the Annual Vancouver Tourism Showcase!

The 770 signed attendees came to The Vancouver Convention Centre East Building on Thursday May 5th to meet, explore, and learn about the 105 tourism industry vendors that participated in this year’s event.

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Tourism partners had fun at the West Coast Sightseeing‘s traditional “Standing Cash Grabber” and at Sky Helicopters‘ virtual “Come fly with us” experience. Continue Reading

19th PanAmerican Congress Thank You from President Carolina Avaria.

Posted by Alain Ethier on May 14, 2016
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Dear Members and Friends,

On March 7th the Canadian National Board arrived in Montreal for two days of meetings leading into what would become an INCREDIBLY MEMORABLE 19th Pan-American Congress.  Our seven united regions focused on collaboration as we tackled new and old challenges, prepared to legally register our Association as Not for Profit and lead the country into celebrations of our 40th Anniversary!

The Montreal Region, lead by our passionate Congress Chairperson, Chanel Mongeon, left all of us in attendance (including our International President, Colin Toomey and General Secretary, James Ridenour), absolutely thrilled with the flawless execution of their program.  They asked “Voulez-Vous Montreal?” Continue Reading

International President, Colin Toomey, invites all members to celebrate Les Clefs d’Or – UICH’s 64th birthday on April 25th!

Posted by Alain Ethier on April 25, 2016
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The Concierges who founded Les Clefs d’Or on April 25th 1952 in Cannes, France.

 

Dear Members,

On this the eve of our 64th Anniversary celebrations I ask all members and friends of Les Clefs d’Or to join with us in commemorating this very special occasion. As our wonderful association continues to develop and extend its global reach, we remember today those pioneering Concierge whose vision and persistence paved the way for our current success. In creating a society that promotes the values of networking, education and goodwill amongst our membership they have ensured the future viability of our profession and we thank them for their inspirational early leadership.

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Instagram #lesclefsdor64april25

And post your photos of the celebration so that they are shared worldwide on our Instagram Feed. http://www.lesclefsdor.org/?p=1298

 

With kind regards,

Colin TOOMEY
International President
UICH”Les Clefs d’Or”

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The Final Post of «40 Years in 40 Days»: 2015 – Carolina Avaria is the 10th President of Les Clefs d’Or Canada!

Posted by Alain Ethier on March 28, 2016
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Carolina Avaria

On May 5th 2015, at the 10th National Congress of Les Clefs d’Or Canada, in Whistler, BC, Carolina Avaria, Chef-Concierge at InterContinental Toronto Yorkville, was elected to become the 10th President in Les Clefs d’Or history!

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Day 39 of «40 Years in 40 Days»: 2012… Matthew Wu wins the Andy Pongco Award!

Posted by Alain Ethier on March 28, 2016
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In 2012, Matthew Wu, concierge at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, in Vancouver, BC, was the Canadian nominee to participate in the prestigious Andy Pongco Award contest, held during the 59th International Congress, in London, England. Matthew had some very strong competition from 10 other young Concierges from around the world and he emerged as the winner of the contest.

He is the only Canadian to win the Andy Pongco Award.

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Virginia Casale, Roderick Levéjac, Robert Watson, Matthew Wu and Shujaat Khan. London 2012.

 

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40 Years in 40 Days, the Les Clefs d’Or Canada 40th Anniversary Celebrations… (Day 38) In 2011, Virginia Casale is elected International President of Les Clefs d’Or – UICH!

Posted by Alain Ethier on March 28, 2016
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Virginia Casale, International President and the 2011-13 UICH Executive Committee.

On May 5th 2011, at the 58th Les Clefs d’Or – UICH International Congress in Toronto, Virginia Casale, from Montreal, Canada, is elected International President of Les Clefs d’Or – UICH, becoming the first Canadian and second woman to access to the highest rank of Les Clefs d’Or. Continue Reading