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Fairmont Empress Appoints Dan McGowan as General Manager
Fairmont | June 23, 2021
VICTORIA, BC – June 23, 2021 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the iconic world leading hotel group known for its historic luxury and unparalleled service, has announced the appointment of Dan McGowan as General Manager of Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC. In his new position, McGowan will lead the overall operations, performance, and strategic direction for Fairmont Empress. Joining the Fairmont Empress team following his most recent role as the General Manager of Fairmont San Jose, McGowan brings over 25 years of experience working within the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. “Fairmont Empress is a long-standing icon of his...
Jannika Spremberg Appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing for Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC
Fairmont | January 13, 2020
VANCOUVER – January 2020: Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, the iconic world leading hotel group known for its historic luxury and unparalleled service, has announced the appointment of Jannika Spremberg as Director of Sales and Marketing of Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC. In her new position, Spremberg will lead the Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Catering and Conference Services teams, tasked with optimizing revenue opportunities and continuing to develop the hotel’s iconic brand. She most recently served as the Director of Revenue Management, Fairmont Empress, a role that gave her valuable insights and understanding of the hotel’s ...
Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC Celebrates the Return of the Queen Following a Two-Year and Over $60 Million Restoration
Fairmont | June 19, 2017
VICTORIA, June 19, 2017: Fairmont Empress, named in honour of Queen Victoria, will celebrate their official Grand Opening on June 28 following a stunning restoration. The two-year and over $60 million project celebrates both the history and natural beauty of the west coast, and elevates the historical property into a new era of modern luxury. Recently unveiled to guests, the restoration's final phase showcases a renovated health club and pool; refreshed Willow Stream Spa with an expanded lounge, updated reception and revitalized retail area; and 229 luxurious guest rooms. Gracing the exterior of the building is the porte cochere, wh...
Indu Brar First Female General Manager in Fairmont Empress’ 108-Year History
Fairmont | May 19, 2016
VICTORIA, May 19, 2016: Indu Brar, the new general manager of Fairmont Empress, is the first female general manager of the property since its opening in 1908. She will oversee the iconic hotel's two-phased $30+ million renovation plan that will be completed in June 2017 and includes all guestrooms, restaurants, lobby, Willow Stream Spa and meeting space. Brar was raised in Calgary and got hooked on the hotel business with her first job - on the switchboard at the Chateau Airport hotel. She worked her way up the hotel ladder with progressive positions and in 1997 became the director of rooms at what is now Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, f...
