George Marine is a bilingual Hospitality and Property Management Industry Executive, with over 40 years of experience. He has held General Manager and Area Director positions for Hotels & Resorts all over the world; working for prominent international hotel chains such as: IHG, Hilton, Helnan International, Gouverneur Hotels, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, Lane Hospitality, Royal Host, Silverbirch Hotels & Resorts, Atlific Hotels, and the Skyline Group of Companies.
George began his hotel career with Westin Hotels & Resorts; during his 14 year tenure he held various Food & Beverage Senior Management positions at the Westin in Montreal, Dallas, Houston, Hawaii, and California. He successfully coordinated two incredible years of Food & Beverage events for the PGA Houston Open, which consisted of catering for thousands, including cocktail receptions, dinners, hospitality suites, and The Bunker after game Reception. In the role of Director of Food & Beverage, George executed a State Dinner for Prince Charles and Lady Diana in 1987.
George’s experience and training is extensive, having been selected as one of the elite group of Directors to attend the exclusive “Westin Corps” Executive Development Program in 1990, and the Skyline Leadership Development Program in 2021. He has also completed the General Manager certification programs with Holiday Inn University, Crowne Plaza, Wyndham, Ramada, Radisson, and Best Western Hotels.
Throughout his career, George has been active in numerous Hospitality Association Boards,
Serving as:
Director
-New Orleans Hotel & Motel Association
-Ottawa-Gatineau Hotel Association
-Chaine Des Rotisseurs – Maitre de Table
-Edmonton Epicurean Society
-Edmonton SKAL Club
Vice-President
-Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association
-Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotel Association
President
-Association of Edmonton Convention Hotels
-Kelowna Hotel Motel Association
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