2007 Press Releases
CHIP Hospitality Announces New Gm For Saskatoon Inn Hotel & Conference Centre
VANCOUVER, BC (October 1, 2007) - CHIP Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Harrigan as the General Manager (GM) of Saskatoon Inn Hotel & Conference Centre as of August 20th, 2007.
Mr. Harrigan joins Saskatoon Inn Hotel & Conference Centre with a long standing track record of over 18 years of hospitality experience and 8 years of general manager's experience. His background reflects his belief in service excellence and includes experience with Westin Hotels and Radisson Hotels.
Throughout the course of six years beginning in 1989, Mr. Harrigan served in various management positions at three Westin Hotels with a strong focus on the Service Express program and daily operations management.
As the Executive Assistant Manager from 1995 to 1998, Mr. Harrigan assisted in managing a successful operation at the Radisson Suite Hotel in Halifax. Under his guidance, the hotel was recognized for performance excellence and awarded the "Presidents Choice Award" for outstanding guest service delivery and the "100% Advocate Award," signifying guest loyalty.
In 1998, Mr. Harrigan began his career in general management and accepted the role as GM of The Riverside Golf and Country Club, Saint John, where he led his team to revenue growth and achieved an overall approval rating of over 90% for his role as GM.
In 2000, Mr. Harrigan began a six year term as the Resort GM at Fox Harb'r Resort & Development Ltd. He spearheaded the grand opening of Fox Harb'r Resort & Spa, a Five-Star resort which has since been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Resorts in the World" by Resorts and Great Hotels.
In 2006, Mr. Harrigan moved into the role of Senior Manager Resort Operations at Humber Valley Resort and applied his capital management expertise to the grand openings of the River Course golf course and the AVEDA Concept Spa. There he developed and led a team of seven department heads with a passionate focus on guest satisfaction, employee development and financial return.
Mr. Harrigan holds a Diploma in Accommodation, Food & Beverage and Hotel Management program at Community College of St. Andrews and is an active member of the Canadian Society of Club Managers.
"Paul is an engaged leader with great skill and insight, and I am delighted that he has accepted this new role." said Steve Vallevand, Regional Vice President of Operations, CHIP Hospitality. "I am confident that he will make a valuable contribution to the Saskatoon Inn."
Saskatoon Inn Hotel & Conference Centre offers an indoor tropical garden courtyard, an indoor pool, whirlpool and 250 guestrooms complete with work desks and complimentary high speed internet access. This full-service hotel is situated just minutes from the airport and offers over 29,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.
SilverBirch is one of Canada's leading hotel management companies and currently manages and asset manages 35 hotels and resorts across Canada. The company manages independent hotels and hotels operating under major franchise brands, such as Crowne Plaza, Radisson, Residence Inn by Marriott, Holiday Inn, Hilton, Quality, Gouverneur, Best Western and Ramada. SilverBirch is fully owned by British Columbia Investment Management Corporation ("bcIMC"), a Canadian leader in investment funds management that is based in Victoria, British Columbia (www.bcimc.com).
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Holly Peterson
Marketing Manager
SilverBirch
Telephone: (604) 646-8787 or (604) 512-9198
hpeterson@silverbirchhotels.com