Groupe Germain Announces Paul de La Durantaye as GM of Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square
May 18, 2010 - Toronto, ON, Canada - Christiane Germain, Co-President of Groupe Germain, announces Paul de La Durantaye will also oversee Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square as its General Manager effective immediately. He assumes these responsibilities in addition to his current role as General Manager of Hotel Le Germain Toronto on Mercer Street, a position he has held since 2009.
"An adroit leader in a people-first profession, Paul is the face and personality of our growing company in the important Toronto market," says Germain. "His grounded values, sensitive character and endearing charm combine with terrific business acumen ensuring he will handle these dual executive responsibilities with grace, energy and aplomb. This is an exciting time for our company and we are delighted that Paul is the one charged with leading our expanded Toronto presence."
De La Durantaye is a multilingual, Ontario native with an impressive international career as a luxury hotelier in Monte Carlo, Quebec, Toronto, Scottsdale, Acapulco, Vancouver as well as resorts in Charlesvoix, Muskoka, Tremblant and Whistler. He has more than twenty years of experience with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in increasingly senior positions.
Welcoming guests in Fall 2010, Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square is a new 167-room boutique-hotel that brings the discerning Groupe Germain brand of hospitality to Toronto's most important 2010 real estate development, Maple Leaf Square. A blend of urban excitement and modern sporting and entertainment culture, this impressive new Toronto destination is comprised of condominiums, offices, retail shops and restaurants steps from the Air Canada Centre. While the hotel is immersed in the city's vibrant core, it remains loyal to Groupe Germain's appreciation of elegance combined with authenticity. Advance reservations are available online at www.germainmapleleafsquare.com.
About Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square
Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square opens in Toronto in Fall 2010 with 167 rooms as part of Toronto's new Maple Leaf Square sporting and entertainment destination. The fresh, modern appeal and discreet service intrinsic to this sophisticated, contemporary retreat will delight guests. Public spaces and guest rooms with their signature Le Germain glass showers foster relaxation by design while architectural details - such as the elliptical glass column transcends five storeys at the core of the building - evoke grandeur. Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square provides an upscale environment for meetings, conferences, banquets and all types of special occasions. www.germainmapleleafsquare.com
About Hotel Le Germain Toronto
Hotel Le Germain Toronto - a modern, downtown architectural treasure with 118 rooms and four suites -- pairs subtle elegance with genuine warmth through thoughtful, detailed service. Attaining consistent, high praise for overall quality and style since its debut as Toronto's original luxury boutique-hotel, Hotel Le Germain Toronto retains preferred-choice status among independent business travellers, couples and known personalities visiting the city for work or play. Guests covet style and cherish discretion. Its signature Victor Restaurant is the city's favourite destination for social dining and Canadiana cuisine by young culinary talent Chef David Chrystian. www.germaintoronto.com
About Groupe Germain
A family-owned Quebec company, Groupe Germain owns and operates Le Germain Boutique-hotels - in Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto and Calgary - as well as two "no-frills-chic" ALT Hotels in Montreal's Quartier DIX30 and Quebec City. Groupe Germain is renowned for the impeccable hospitality and style it brings to its boutique-hotels. www.groupegermain.com
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