David Connor joins Fairmont Hotels & Resorts as Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada. He will start his new role as of January 3rd, 2017 and will be based in Montreal. In addition to managing Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, currently undergoing a complete transformation, Mr. Connor will have regional responsibilities and will oversee Fairmont’s iconic hotel portfolio in Québec City, La Malbaie, Tremblant, Montebello and Ottawa.
Originally from Montreal, David Connor returns to the province of Québec with more than 30 years of experience in the hotel industry. He has worked in Canada and the United States, and has held progressive positions with Starwood Hotels since 1991.
“I am delighted to be joining the Fairmont brand, well-known for its luxurious landmark properties. I am pleased to arrive in time to prepare the reopening of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth following its reinvention and to guide the hotel into an exciting new phase of its history. As well, I look forward to working closely with the General Managers of the Eastern Canada region to ensure memorable experiences for our guests,” shares David Connor.
After obtaining his degree in Hotel Management from Montreal’s LaSalle College and his MBA from Concordia University, Mr. Connor began his career as Director, Total Quality Management and Hotel Manager with Le Centre Sheraton Montreal. David relocated to California in 2000 as General Manager, Hilton Sonoma County, Santa Rosa and held that position until 2002 when he returned to Canada as General Manager, The Westin Calgary. In 2005 David was appointed as Opening General Manager for The Westin Boston Waterfront.
In 2013, David was appointed to his most recent position as Area Managing Director – Eastern Canada, where he was responsible for seven properties in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Burlington, Vermont, as well as General Manager for the Sheraton Centre Toronto.
