Gail Chapelsky Appointed GM, New L'Hermitage Hotel
Vancouver, British Columbia
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada, July 14, 2008. Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of Gail Chapelsky as general manager of the new L'Hermitage Hotel that opened its doors in Vancouver this month. A seasoned hotelier with wealth of experience in luxury hotel properties, Chapelsky brings a wide depth and breath of knowledge to her new role.
Chapelsky started her hospitality career in Vancouver at the Pan Pacific Hotel where for seventeen years, she worked her way though the company eventually becoming the hotel's director of operations. Seeking new experiences and challenges, Chapelsky moved on to open the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour and the Hollywood Beach Marriott in Florida. Most recently, Chapelsky was the general manager of the Lake Louise Inn where she oversaw the expansion of the resort.
"Gail is a talented professional who possesses a wide range of leadership and management skills," says Mike Duggan, president of Boutique Hotels & Resorts or British Columbia. "She is a passionate leader with a clear vision about what makes a luxury property successful. Gail's unique ability to work with a team to focus on continually striving to deliver the best guest experience possible made her the perfect candidate to open Boutique Hotel & Resort's first urban hotel property."
Situated on Robson Street Vancouver's fashion hub, the new 60-suite L'Hermitage Hotel redefines the Vancouver boutique hotel experience. L'Hermitage's luxuriously appointed rooms including fully equipped suites with gourmet kitchens, thoughtful amenities and truly personalized service, makes it a welcome respite for wary shoppers and business travellers.
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