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Les Clefs d’Or Canada“In Service Through Friendship, In Service Through

Excellence”

Les Clefs d’Or Concierges annually assist 127 million*

guests worldwide.

*study in Toronto 2011

Who we are Characteristics Origins Les Clefs d’Or Canada Les Clefs d’Or International Membership: Benefits & Requirements Concierge Services EducationContacts and Questions

Agenda

Who We Are

An association of professional Concierges

Recognized for exceptional service Trusted by the international luxury

traveller

1919 Three friends from Switzerland leave their mountain village (Vissoie) to work in the grand hotels of London. Two make it to London, Mr. Ferdinand Gillet choses to stay in Paris . They vowed to stay in contact and help each other and their guests “in Friendship”. The Concierge Network begins.

1929 Les Clefs d’Or is created.

1952 First International Congress of the EUPGH (European Union des Portieres des Grandes Hotels) In attendance: France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy and Switzerland.

Our Origins

1976 Canada is the first country outside of Europe to join EUPGH

1998 Change of name to UICH (Union Internationale des Concierges d'Hôtels) – Les Clefs d’Or

2011 Virginia Casale from Montreal, Canada becomes UICH President

Canadian Origins

Les Clefs d’Or Canada

150 Members

In 87 Hotels

Canadian President

Carolina AvariaChef Concierge

InterContinental Toronto Yorkville

Atlantic Quebec City Montreal Ontario Niagara Alberta British Columbia

Canadian Regions

To establish and implement consistent professional and firm ethical standards

To coordinate, promote, educate, and assist the activities and interests of Concierges

Our Mission

To foster friendships and communication among Concierges of hotels in Canada and around the world

To foster the development of the hotel industry and tourism in general

Our Mission

Our Values The Guest First and

Before All Solidarity and Mutual

Help Respect Quest for Excellence Discretion Leadership by Example

The Characteristics of a

Clefs d’Or Concierge Adaptable Thorough Detail oriented Discrete Intuitive Empathetic Leader Patient

Self driven Precise Prudent Self-Confident Welcoming Quick Connected Worldly

Steps:

1. Five Years hotel experience two as full time Concierge

2. Invited by a full Member3. Attend eight meetings in one year4. Mystery screenings5. National Exam6. Presentation to the Members7. Accepted by the Region8. Passed by the National Board

How to Become a Member

Les Clefs d’Or Concierges Have the necessary back-up A never-ending network of

acquaintances, friends, and colleagues from around the world

Benefits of Becoming a MemberWe open doors inside and outside of the hotel for

our guests

Attending monthly meetings Taking part in educational

opportunities Participating in social events Contributing in fundraising and

charities Experiencing National, Pan-

American and International Congresses

Regional Engagement

Provide the opportunity to: Enhance our knowledge Exchange savvy industry

ideas Network and strengthen

friendships Showcase current and

potential partners and suppliers

Monthly Regional Meetings

Les Clefs d’Or International

3,794 Members 44 Sections

International President

Colin Toomey Chief Concierge

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Americas, 11.11%

Asia, 24.44%

Central Europe, 15.56%

Mediterranean, 20.00%

Oceania, 4.44%

Scandinavia, 8.89%

Western Europe, 15.56%

International Zones

A competitive advantage within the industry A key advertising tool that many upscale hotel

brands are insisting on as part of their brand standards

Authenticates and promotes the quality of service which luxury hotels offer

The Hotel’s Benefit from having a

Les Clefs d’Or Concierge

Continue to develop and educate current and budding Concierge

Develop Brand Recognition

Encourage awareness and membership through School Outreach

Future Initiatives

Canadian Hospitality Schools

A One-Year Ontario College Post-Graduate Certificate Program

Building on the credentials of previous hospitality education

An Award Winning Program Partnered with Les Clefs d’Or Canada

Fanshawe Concierge Services Program

Graduates exhibit outstanding critical thinking, multi-tasking and problem solving

Heightened degrees of global knowledge, sophistication and confidence

These attributes are prized by all tourism and hospitality employers

The Goal of the Program

Contact: Rob McGregor – Program Coordinator

rmcgregor@fanshawec.caFanshawe.ca/tourism

Max Freeman, Julien Sable-Alvarado &

Lyubomir Shcherbakov

Fanshawe Concierge Students

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Les Clefs d’Or Canada“In Service Through Friendship, In Service Through

Excellence”

We Thank You and encourage Questions

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