VANCOUVER, BC, April 16, 2024 – Downtown stay-and-play destination and Official Casino Resort of the Vancouver Canucks Parq Vancouver is lighting the lamp for the home team’s final regular-season games and playoff run with a number of special features throughout the property this April and beyond.

Located just a stone’s throw away from Gate 7 at Rogers Area , Parq Vancouver is perfectly positioned to provide hockey fans with world-class food, drink and entertainment experiences for all of the on- and off-ice action as the Canucks get set for a playoff run.

As the official Casino Resort of the Vancouver Canucks, Parq will help hockey fans show their hometown pride with a roster of game-day features that include:

Join Jeremy Baker as he amps up the excitement at Centre Bar during every home game, featuring Vancouver’s ONLY indoor Beer Garden with picnic tables and a big screen TV. You can win prizes during every Canucks Playoff game, include tickets to a playoff game, authentic Canucks jerseys, and a treasure trove of Canucks gear.

In addition, Centre Bar guests can immerse themselves in the action with special features, including high-definition TVs with sound-on, and daily Happy Hour specials that'll keep the excitement flowing from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. In addition, the tables will be assigned a hockey puck bearing the name of a specific Canucks player. When that player lights up the scoreboard, everyone at the table scores big with a $5 free play voucher.

Get ready for some playoff action at BC Kitchen, located on level 2 of the casino. For the first 18 tables during home and away playoff games, each table will get a puck draw featuring the name of a Vancouver Canuck. If that player scores, the table gets to spin the wheel for a chance to win awesome prizes, from jerseys to complimentary food and drinks. 

D/6 Bar and Lounge transforms into everyone’s favourite living room with large flatscreens and a projector screen showing every celly, big goal and big hit along with game-day food and drink features;

Honey Salt and The Victor will be turning up the heat as the whole city rally behind the Canucks, broadcasting every heart-stopping moment on TVs in the bar and lounge areas, as well at Honey Salt’s patio.

"Parq Vancouver is all set to be your go-to spot for playoff excitement," says Jeff Craik, the newly appointed President & CEO of Parq Vancouver. "From the first puck drop to the final whistle, we're here to make sure fans can cheer on their team with pride. This city's got some of the most passionate fans around, and we're looking forward to be the ultimate game-day destination for hockey fans throughout the playoffs."

Parq also offers ample and convenient underground parking adjacent to Rogers Arena for fans heading to the game or watching all the action at Parq.

In addition to offering world-class casino gaming, Parq Vancouver is home to two luxury hotel properties — The JW Marriott and The DOUGLAS Autograph Collection — as well as The Spa by JW and numerous restaurants and amenities like The Victor, Honey Salt, 24/7 Eats, D/6 Bar & Lounge, and BC Kitchen. 

For more information about Parq Vancouver, please visit parqvancouver.com.

BETHESDA, MD – (April 15, 2024) – Marriott International announced today that two new members have been appointed to its Canadian senior leadership team. Susie Grynol will join Marriott International as Market Vice President, Eastern Canada. She most recently served as Chief Executive Officer at the Hotel Association of Canada. Keri Robinson will assume the position of Area Vice President, U.S. Western Mountain Pacific and Western Canada, expanding her current responsibilities. Both positions will report to Paul Cahill, Senior Vice President, Canada Operations.

“We are thrilled to welcome Susie and Keri to our Canadian leadership team. As this region continues to grow, their leadership and expertise will be critical to increasing our presence in the market, as well as driving topline revenue and profit goals for our hotels across Canada,” said Paul Cahill, Senior Vice President, Canada Operations.

Susie Grynol, Market Vice President, Eastern Canada

Susie joins Marriott from the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) where she served as Chief Executive Officer since 2016. In her new role, Susie will be a key member of the Canadian leadership team supporting Managed by Marriott hotels, Select and Premium brands in Canada. Susie will ensure market-wide program implementation and drive key initiatives, working closely with Area General Managers and property General Managers to positively impact hotel performance in Eastern Canada.

During her tenure at HAC, Susie drove a successful turn-around strategy, building the association’s profile, influence and membership to record levels. Susie also led a crucial lobbying effort for the industry during COVID which yielded $23B in government support. Under her leadership, HAC membership grew by nearly 3000 percent. 

Previously, Susie served as Vice President of Federal Government Relations, head of the Ottawa office and lead spokesperson for the Retail Council of Canada, one of the largest trade associations in Canada.

Susie will begin her role with Marriott on June 3, 2024.

Keri Robinson, Area Vice President, U.S. Western Mountain Pacific and Western Canada

Keri has been with Marriott International for more than 35 years. In 2020, she was promoted to Area Vice President following roles as Area General Manager in the Seattle and San Diego markets for Marriott and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. During her time as Area General Manager with Starwood based in Seattle, Keri had responsibility for the managed, full service properties in Western Canada.

As part of her expanded role, Keri will be responsible for delivering full P&L accountability and supporting efforts to drive an exceptional customer experience for Managed by Marriott hotels within the region. Keri brings prior experience in the market, having previously served as the leader for full service, managed properties in Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton with Starwood.

Keri’s expanded role will be effective May 18, 2024.

“Susie brings deep knowledge of the hospitality industry, strong leadership skills, and award-winning government relations experience to Marriott, while Keri has demonstrated results in the U.S. Western Mountain Pacific region and is set-up for success based on her previous experience as a leader in the Western Canada region,” Cahill said.

(Ottawa, ON) – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) today announced the resignation of Susie Grynol from her position as President & CEO, effective June 3rd, 2024.

During her 7.5-year tenure as President & CEO, Grynol spearheaded a remarkable turnaround strategy for the Association, boosting membership by 3,000% and elevating the Association’s presence and impact on the Hill.

Susie’s leadership and deep commitment to the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic was monumental. As the founder of the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses, she led a group of more than 200 business associations through a series of government and public relations campaigns, which resulted in $23 billion in relief for hotels and tourism businesses.

Grynol expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to lead HAC, saying, "It has been the honour of my lifetime to serve as President & CEO of the Hotel Association of Canada. I am immensely proud of the accomplishments we have achieved together and grateful for the unwavering support of our members, board, staff, and partners."

The Board of Directors and the entire team at HAC extend their deepest gratitude to  Susie for her extraordinary achievements and wish her continued success in the next exciting phase of her career as Market Vice-President with Marriott International.

HAC will launch a comprehensive search for a new President & CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and success. In the interim, the Board will work closely with the leadership team to ensure a seamless transition and sustained momentum.