ABOUT THE MANITOBA HOTEL ASSOCIATION

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Phone: (204) 942-0671
Toll-free: 1-888-859-9976
Email: michael@mha1.ca

Joel is the GM of the Inn at the Forks, and also oversees the ERA Bistro & Catering and WAG Catering for Sparrow Hotels. He has 21 years of experience in the hotel industry, 7 as GM. Joel is currently a board member at Manitoba Theatre for Young People and a member of The Associates with the Asper School of Business.

Justin is the CEO of The Inn Keepers - a family owned and operated hotel company run out of Steinbach. The company operates the Days Inn by Wyndham Steinbach, Quality Inn Winkler, Super 8 by Wyndham Winnipeg East, Super 8 by Wyndham Winnipeg West and the Motel 6 in Headingley.

Connor grew up in the hotel industry. He is extremely hands-on and involved in his two hotels, the Altona Hotel and the Howard Johnson Express Inn Winnipeg West, and in their respective communities.

Tom is the GM/VP of the Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg South. Tom began his career with the Astoria Hotel in 1990, working his way up from a low level manager to converting the property to a Four Points by Sheraton and becoming General Manager.

Leo is the Executive Chair of Canad Inns. He had served on the board of the Hotel Association of Canada for over 20 years. Leo has been an executive board member of the Manitoba Hotel Association for over 28 years.

Alan is the President of Boreal Management Ltd., which is a family owned company from The Pas which owns the Wescana Inn, over 300 apartment units as well as commercial properties. Alan also served on the MHA Board from 2006 to 2008 and from 2012 to 2014.

Gaynor is the owner of the Keystone Motor Inn in Brandon. He served on the MHA Board for 6 years in the late 1970s. He was awarded a Life Membership in 2012. He continues to support the association through his active membership. Gaynor has over 40 years of industry experience.

Trent is the General Manager of the Microtel Inn & Suites in Portage la Prairie. Trent has co-chaired events in Portage such as the World Junior Hockey Championships (Portage) and Mixed Doubles Curling Olympic Trials. He has almost 20 years of industry experience.

Suzanne is the General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Brandon since it opened in 2020. She spent 6 years with The Keg restaurant as well as big box retail management before moving to general hotel management. She has over 7 years of hotel industry experience. 

Erica is co-owner and operator of Barrier Bay Resort in the North Whiteshell. Recently she was part of E.T.E.D.T. program in the Eastman Tourism Region and serves currently as a director on the North Whiteshell Trails Association. 

Mike is the Western Regional Manager with Genesis Hospitality Management Services. Mike was previously the General Manager of the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in Winnipeg, the Royal Oak Inn and the Keystone Centre in Brandon.

Bruce is the General Manager of the Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West. He has been in the hotel business for over 35 years. He is an active member for 17 years of the Intercontinental Hotels Group / Holiday Inn General Manager's Advisory Board. 

Luzviminda is the GM of the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Winnipeg and has extensive experience in hotel and hospitality. From housekeeping support, frontdesk, customer service, and management. Luz has a Bachelor Degree in Foreign Service and a Masters in Business Administration.