Catharine Gracon Appointed DoSM Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square
With more than seven years' experience as Hotel Le Germain Toronto Sales and Marketing Director, Gracon doubles her service portfolio and scope with responsibility for two downtown hotels in a buoyant tourism market.
Toronto, ON, Canada - June 16, 2010 - General Manager Paul de La Durantaye formally announces the appointment of Catharine Gracon as director of sales and marketing for Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square, opening in Fall 2010. Gracon retains responsibility for Hotel Le Germain Toronto on Mercer Street, the original Toronto boutique-hotel which she helped open.
"Catharine's sales approach is founded on her deep-rooted love of service," says de La Durantaye. "I am honoured to announce her new role in a company that she has helped establish in Toronto. She is a profound professional who anticipates client expectations thoughtfully. She is ever connected with what's new, next and needed for people to truly covet their experience with Le Germain Boutique-hotels. Opening a second hotel in Toronto will be an exciting challenge for Catharine which she will fulfill with her signature high spirits, always-on energy and effortless style."
Gracon will oversee both Le Germain Boutique-hotels in Toronto with a mandate to serve and grow the corporate, group and leisure niches as well as catering sales and conference services.
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 germainmapleleafsquare.com.
Catharine Gracon Bio
Gracon's passion for hospitality was sparked young. Her father, a tourism profession veteran who travelled the world, inspired her to join Hilton and Utell Hotels and Resorts in sales while studying. She is a University of Toronto graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and English. She continued her education and obtained a computer science degree. Gracon launched her formal sales career at Xerox followed by experience at Supranational Hotels, a UK based consortium of more than 1000 hotels. She filled a senior sales role with responsibility for the Americas for this leading travel technology provider for hotel reservations and marketing. Gracon joined Groupe Germain more than seven years ago. She is active with several professional organizations, including the Downtown Association for Directors of Sales, SITE, Meeting Planners International and the Women's Executive Network.
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.
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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.
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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.
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