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Damelincourt appointed GM at Trump International Hotel

Damelincourt appointed GM at Trump International Hotel

Trump Hotel Collection, the next generation of luxury hospitality, today named Mickael Damelincourt general manager of Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto, which is slated to open in early 2011.

There he will oversee the hotel and residences of Canada’s tallest residential building.

Damelincourt has served as executive assistant manager of Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago since 2007.

“Mickael’s dedication to service and quality at every level exemplifies the Trump Hotel Collection ethos,” explained Jim Petrus, COO of Trump Hotel Collection.

“Mickael was an instrumental force in the opening of our hotel in Chicago and his leadership has helped us produce market leading results. His experience in the luxury hotel sector - particularly his time with Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago - make him the ideal choice to lead our spectacular new property.

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“We are proud to promote Mickael to general manager of Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto.”

France-born Damelincourt graduated with an MBA in international management and finance from the MBA Institute business school (Group IPESUP) before joining Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in 2001, first in New Orleans and then as controller in Chicago.

He saw its Chicago property through its transition to Conrad Hotels & Resorts from September 2005 through March 2007, after which he joined Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago as executive assistant manager under Vice President and Managing Director Colm O’Callaghan. Damelincourt will relocate to Toronto in July.