Fairmont Winnipeg Appoints Indu Brar as GM
TORONTO, Canada, March 5, 2007. David Roberts, Regional Vice President, Rocky Mountain Region for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Indu Brar as General Manager of The Fairmont Winnipeg hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Ms. Brar brings over 17 years of knowledge and expertise in the hospitality industry to her new position at The Fairmont Winnipeg. 'I am excited to be working with a strong and committed team, in a warm and welcoming community. My goal is to continue to focus on our strengths - providing personal and engaging service. This year is especially exciting as the hotel will be enhancing its product offerings later this summer,' says Brar.
Prior to this appointment, Indu Brar held the position of the Director of Operations for The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for four years. During that time she was responsible for overseeing the daily operations at the hotel. That position was preceded by three years of leadership as the Director, Rooms Division for the same property. Before joining The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Brar held several progressive positions at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton, including Assistant Front Office Manager, Front Office Manager and Director, Rooms Division.
Earlier in her career, Brar held several hotel positions at the Delta Calgary Airport hotel, including Reservations Supervisor and Front Office Supervisor.
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Indu Brar is a Certified Hospitality Supervisor and is currently enrolling in the Certified Hotel Administrator program through the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Ms. Brar replaces Charles Head as General Manager at the Fairmont Winnipeg. Charles Head recently transferred to Fairmont St. Andrews, Scotland as General Manager.
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