Marriott International announced two new appointments in Montreal: Bertil Fabre as area general manager in Montreal and Catherine Velie as general manager of the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel.
Fabre will oversee Residence Inn by Marriott Montreal Downtown, Delta Montreal Hotel, Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, Delta Trois-Rivières Hotel, while continuing as general manager for Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel.
His journey in hospitality began in France and brought him to Montreal in 1988. With a rich career spanning various roles and locations, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication. From his start as an intern at Delta Montreal to his recent success at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal, Fabre’s experience and passion for the industry are truly inspiring.
Fabre brings close to 25 years of experience, he has previously held GM and other senior roles at Delta Hotels, Onmi Hotels, Hilton Montreal Bonaventure, and Fairmonts Hotels and Resorts.
Velie brings a wealth of experience from her roles as GM of W Toronto, Delta Toronto, and Sheraton Gateway Hotel Toronto. She has also held leadership positions in Los Angeles, Calgary, Cayman Islands, Boston, Stamford, and Montreal.
Velie has been the chair of the Toronto Marriott Business Council since 2019 and serves on the board of directors for the Greater Toronto Hotel Association.
Starting her career in 1991 as a restaurant server at the Westin Calgary, Velie has held various leadership roles in front office, housekeeping, rooms, and operations. She holds a degree in Hotel Management from the Institut de Tourisme et d’Hôtellerie du Québec and is fluent in French and English.
