The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto blazes a trail with Female leadership team
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto proudly unveils their newly appointed lineup of female leaders
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto and General Manager Peter Gillis has announced changes to the Toronto hotel’s leadership team. The changes include key appointments and promotions in the area of Sales & Marketing, Rooms and Hotel Management. All four appointees will lead the hotel as it continues its $50 million renovation to its guest rooms that was announced in February.
“I am honoured to be surrounded by a group of incredible leaders,” said Peter Gillis, General Manager of The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. “This is the team I want to learn and grow with as we strengthen the reputation of our hotel and lead the team through our renovations.”
The appointments and promotions include:
Stacey Rodrigues promoted to Hotel Manager
Stacey Rodrigues was appointed to Hotel Manager in November 2023. In her new role, Rodrigues oversees daily operations of the property including supervising numerous operational departments such as front office, housekeeping, business center, food and beverage as the hotel undergoes extensive renovations. In her previous role at the hotel, she was Director of Sales and Marketing for nearly 6 years. Rodrigues received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Hughena Walsh appointed Director of Sales & Marketing
Hughena Walsh has been recently appointed to the role of director of Sales & Marketing effective February 2024. In this role, Walsh functions as the leader of the property’s sales and marketing departments. She oversees key initiatives and strategies in order to achieve the property’s robust revenue goals. Walsh has over 21 years of working experience in the Hospitality industry. Most previously she was the Regional Director, Sales and Marketing at Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel and Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre.
Felicia Mongelli promoted to Director of Sales
Felicia Mongelli was appointed to Director of Sales in March 2023. In this role, her primary focus is to provide support to the sales team and is responsible for motivating and driving results to ensure the hotel meets and exceeds their group booking goal. She was previously a Senior Sales Executive at the property from November 2018 until 2023. Mongelli has over 20 years of experience working in the Hospitality industry, cultivating long-term relationships with clients by providing consistent and efficient customer service.
Victoria Simmons promoted to Director of Rooms
Victoria Simmons was appointed to Director of Rooms in March 2023. In this role, Simmons oversees the extensive housekeeping and front office departments, ensuring guest satisfaction and profitability. Additionally, she is managing the hotel’s full scale guest room renovation set to be complete in 2025 for the property’s 50th anniversary. Simmons has been employed at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, since 2015, working her way from Assistant Director of Banquets to her current position.
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