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David Spence

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David Spence, a seasoned executive with 10 months of experience in Tourism Wholesale and Corporate/Social Group Sales, brings expertise in Team Leadership, Account Management, and Change Leadership, with a strong educational background in Organizational Leadership.
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Banff, Alberta, Canada, CA
Skills
  • Team Leadership And Facilitation
  • Account Management
  • Change Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Management
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David Spence is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving growth and success in the hospitality and tourism industries. As a Business Development Manager at The Banff Aspen Lodge, he spearheaded business development and performance of wholesale, FIT, ski club, and council sales, resulting in significant revenue growth. Prior to that, he held leadership positions at Delta Kananaskis Lodge, Sunshine Mountain Lodge at Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort, and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, where he developed and executed sales strategies, managed teams, and fostered strong relationships with clients and partners. With a strong educational foundation in Organizational Leadership from the Banff Centre Leadership Development and a degree in Leadership Excellence from the University of Calgary, David brings a unique blend of business acumen, leadership expertise, and industry knowledge to his current role.

Experience

  • ?
    • The World
    • Looking for new opportunities
      • Sep 2023 - Present
      • The World

      Tourism Wholesale and Corporate/Social Group Sales

  • The Banff Aspen Lodge
    • Banff, Alberta, Canada
    • Business Development Manager
      • Jul 2022 - Aug 2023
      • Banff, Alberta, Canada

  • Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel and Conference Centre
    • Banff, Alberta, Canada
    • Director of Sales and Marketing
      • Nov 2018 - Jul 2022
      • Banff, Alberta, Canada

  • To be annouced
    • Banff
    • Sales Manager
      • May 2018 - Oct 2019
      • Banff

  • Delta Kananaskis Lodge
    • Delta Kananaskis Lodge
    • Sales Manager Tour & Travel
      • Mar 2017 - May 2018
      • Delta Kananaskis Lodge

      Explore the scenic and rugged Rocky Mountains during your stay at Delta Kananaskis Lodge. With an incomparable location in gorgeous Kananaskis Village and well-appointed accommodations, our resort allows you to experience the best of the Canadian Rockies. Discover nature with hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, golf or other top-quality outdoor activities only moments away, or indulge in our wide array of on-site resources. Our richly appointed guest rooms and suites offer spectacular mountain views, free Wi-Fi access, plush bedding and more. Our guests can also enjoy our relaxing signature spa or cutting-edge fitness center, five exceptional restaurants and over 16,000 square feet of versatile venue space, perfect for your next business meeting or corporate incentive trip. You'll appreciate our resort's stellar location in Kananaskis Village, just a short trip from Banff, Nakiska Ski Resort and other famous Canadian destinations here in Alberta. Lose yourself in nature at the Delta Hotels Kananaskis Lodge.

  • Pomeroy Hotels and Resorts
    • 1 Centennial Drive, Kananaskis Village, AB T0L 2H0
    • Sales Manager Tour & Travel at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge by Autograph
      • Mar 2017 - May 2018
      • 1 Centennial Drive, Kananaskis Village, AB T0L 2H0

  • Brewster Travel Canada
    • Banff, Alberta
    • Corporate Account Manager
      • Mar 2015 - Dec 2016
      • Banff, Alberta

      Brewster Corporate & Event Management is a division of Brewster Travel Inc. that includes the meeting, conference, incentive travel, sports and special event markets. We are a leader in our partnerships with local and regional suppliers of corporate products. Brewster CEM services include, staffing, transportation, off-site events, tours/activities, team building, housing, event management,entertainment, theme development, produciton and audio visual. Our exceptional team of professionals bring over 80 years of combined corporate and event management expereince to assist with a seamless delivery of all your program needs.

  • Sunshine Mountain Lodge at Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort
    • Canada
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Accounts Sales Manager
      • Sep 2013 - Mar 2015

      Under direction of the Director of Sales & Marketing, and working closely with VP of Marketing, Sales and Business Development and the hotel manager, the Sunshine Mountain Lodge Account Sales Manager is responsible for the business development and performance of wholesale, FIT, ski club and councils through personal selling and sales in assigned markets. Key areas of responsibility include market research and analysis, prospecting new markets, customer support, wholesale site visits and product presentations. Development of familiarization tours with new potential wholesale partners, and tour operators for summer business.

    • Assistant Manager of In Resort Sales/Marketing and Events
      • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

      I have accepted this dynamic position, at Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort, as I have been given the opportunity to build an In Resort Sales and Group Services team from infancy to maturity. This position is a leadership position managing a group of eight customer service professionals.

  • Ski Banff Lake Louise Sunshine
    • North American Sales Manager
      • Sep 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
    • Regional Sales Manager Tour & Travel Ski & Golf
      • Feb 2005 - Aug 2010

  • Leadership Development at the Banff Centre
    • Personal Learning Advisor
      • Oct 2000 - Sep 2006

  • Destination Banff
    • sales
      • 1901 - 1902

Education

  • 1980 - 1983
    The University of Calgary
  • Banff Center Leadership Development
    Leadership Excellence, Organizational Leadership

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