Collaborated with Les Clefs d’Or Canada to Design and Produce the National and High School Presentation to Promote and Educate for l’Union de Concierges.
1. Les Clefs d’Or Canada
“In Service Through Friendship, In Service Through Excellence”
2. Les Clefs d’Or Concierges
annually assist 127 million* guests
worldwide.
*study in Toronto 2011
3. Who we are
Characteristics
Origins
Les Clefs d’Or Canada
Les Clefs d’Or International
Membership: Benefits & Requirements
Concierge Services Education
Contacts and Questions
Agenda
4. Who We Are
An association of professional Concierges
Recognized for exceptional service
Trusted by the international luxury traveller
5. 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
6. 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
9. Atlantic
Quebec City
Montreal
Ontario
Niagara
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Regions
10. To establish and implement consistent
professional and firm ethical standards
To coordinate, promote, educate, and assist the
activities and interests of Concierges
Our Mission
11. 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
12. Our Values
The Guest First and Before All
Solidarity and Mutual Help
Respect
Quest for Excellence
Discretion
Leadership by Example
14. Steps:
1. Five Years hotel experience two as full time Concierge
2. Invited by a full Member
3. Attend eight meetings in one year
4. Mystery screenings
5. National Exam
6. Presentation to the Members
7. Accepted by the Region
8. Passed by the National Board
How to Become a Member
15. 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 Member
We open doors inside and outside of the hotel for our guests
16. 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
17. 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
18. Charities and Fundraising
LCDC supports local charities in our individual communities
as well as on a national level
Les Clefs d’Or
Foundation of the
Americas
22. 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
23. Continue to develop and educate
current and budding Concierge
Develop Brand Recognition
Encourage awareness and
membership through School Outreach
Future Initiatives
25. 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
26. 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.ca
Fanshawe.ca/tourism
27. Max Freeman, Julien Sable-Alvarado &
Lyubomir Shcherbakov
Fanshawe Concierge Students
Presentation Created
by:
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In all of the slides there is a hyperlink to les clefs dor Canada’s webpage inserted in the keys at the bottom right corner. In case at any point the presenter would like to refer to the webpage
This is just a juicy fact to capture the audiences attention, with the impact that clefs dor has
Hyperlink inserted in the big key picture. A hyperlink to the “ we are waiting for you, british Colombia” video
http://www.lesclefsdorcanada.org/whoweare.html
That link is to the clefs dor Canada web page, the who we are section if you need more information
The international origin on les clefs d’or this is brief points on the slide, if you would like to expand upon the history with personal touch this is a good time
Transition into Les Clefs d’Or Canada section
Hugo Legrand is the Canadian President of les clefs d’or, he used to work at the Sofitel Golden Mile in Montreal
Canada is compromised of 7 regions spread across the country
http://www.lesclefsdorcanada.org/MIssion-Statement.html
The link is to the les clefs d’or Canada our mission page, if more info on the topic is needed.
http://www.lesclefsdorcanada.org/MIssion-Statement.html
The link is to the les clefs d’or Canada our mission page, if more info on the topic is needed.
Friendship
The Guest- first and Before All
Solidarity and Mutual Help
Respect
Quest For Excellence
Discretion
Leadership By Example
At this point we did not want to bore the audience with a bunch of traits, so we put the most relevant ones on the slide, this will allow for the speaker to share their perspective on the values and perhaps an anecdote.
The adjectives were taken off the clefs dor webpage
The picture is of Victoria Ashley Irving, the Gold Floor Supervisor in Fairmont Royal York
http://www.lesclefsdorcanada.org/Membership_for_website_2013.pdf
Points to discuss:
Embody the qualities of our profession
actively participate in your regional association
Have the support of your hotel management
Pass a series of mystery, written and oral evaluations
This slide is a key point in the presentation to engage with the audience and try to really sell les clefs dor, the upside of being part of such a prestigious organization.
There is a hyperlink in the image of the key going into the door on the slide of les clefs d’or 2013 promo video (Chicago)
Presenter can explain how the regional engagement keeps les clefs d’or members up to date with industry trends, social events and keep high standards of les clefs d’or possible.
Presenter can talk about what happens in the monthly meetings, the different types of monthly meetings as well as mention the fact that monthly meetings happen all across the country/ world. This shows the audience that being part of les clefs d’or can take them all over the world while working.
National charities at Les Clefs d’Or Canada foundation, Dreams Take Flight, Terry Fox Run and Habitat for Humanity, but all regions do numerous charitable events on a yearly basis.
Transition into Les Clefs d’Or International
- Today the association boasts over 3,500 members in 45 countries
Emanuel Vrettos is the chef de concierge at the hotel mistral, in Greece. At this point the presenter can expand on the role and duties of that the international president has.
This slide represents the countries around the world in which les clefs dor is represented. The chart is used as a visual to express this by showing the difference in amount of hotels represented in each continent.
Expand on what a clefs d’or concierge can bring to the table rather than an average concierge. i.e having connections around the city at restaurants, theatres, sporting events and concert. etc
For Future Initiatives you’ll speak about the bullet points along the right, and then you’ll want to tie the picture into the conversation. Speak about how it is the upcoming 62nd Congress in Argentina + 10th National Congress and maybe about how that conference brings up future ideas.
5 examples of top hospitality schools in Canada
There is more information about the concierge program on the link provided.
http://www.fanshawec.ca/programs-courses/full-time-programs/cgs1/next-year
A hyperlink to the webpage above is inserted in the fanshawe logo in the top left corner on both pages.
A hyperlink to a video clip from the Grand Budapest Hotel is inserted into the concierge picture for a humorous idea of a concierge’s responsibilities and what they are in charge of.
Essentially the main goal of the program is to further develop the education hospitality students have received in their past. The program forces students to meet strict deadlines and balance a high intensity work schedule which would resemble one of a real concierge job. As well the program forces students to work with a new team at least once a week and present to the class. It is the only strictly concierge post secondary program across Canada.
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