TORONTO— John Johnston, chairman of Delta Hotels, recently welcomed the companys new president, John Pye, who will be responsible for leading the future development of Deltas hotel and resort portfolio. Prior to joining Delta Hotels, Pye was a regional vp with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he was responsible for Fairmont interests in the southern United States and was also general manager of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Pye began his career in the mid-1960s, as a bellman at the first Delta hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. During his 23-year tenure with Delta, he served in progressively senior positions in various Canadian markets and in Orlando, FL, rising to the position of regional vp. In 1990, Pye left Delta Hotels to join Canadian Pacific Hotels, now Fairmont Resorts and Hotels. During the following 12 years, he served as regional vp for Alberta and as general manager of the Palliser in Calgary, Alberta. He then assumed the regional vice presidency for Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and Bermuda, along with the additional responsibilities of general manager at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. Pye replaces Johnston, who has been promoted, after four years as president of Delta Hotels, to the newly created position of chairman for Delta Hotels. He will also serve as executive vp/development with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Delta Hotels’ portfolio includes 38 managed and franchised hotels and resort properties.
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