Whistler's Residence Inn by Marriott News

Welcome to the Residence Inn by Marriott - Whistler's new blog! Check here for up to date news and info about the happenings in Whistler and at the Residence Inn by Marriott.

Meet the Management Team

Ian Lowe, General Manager.
Ian comes from Don Mills, Ontario, and moved to BC in 1993 to complete his degree at the University of British Columbia. After graduation, he made his way to Whistler and having spent 10 years in the golf industry found many similarities in the hotel business . Ian was promoted from Assistant General Manager to General Manager in April 2004. Ian leads our team with a commitment to customer service and overall passion for the Resort and all it has to offer. Look for Ian at breakfast each morning or at Hospitality Hour on Fridays – he’s always happy to chat with our guests and to make suggestions about your holiday.

Brandi MacLean, Director of Sales & Marketing
Brandi comes from Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island. She moved from Victoria to Whistler by way of Banff, Quebec City, Calgary, Vancouver. Brandi takes care of Group and Corporate business as well as general reservations and advertising for the hotel. She looks forward to welcoming you to the Residence Inn by Marriott, the best hotel in Whistler!

Jessica Ward, Front Office Manager
Jessica comes from Nanaimo, BC, on Vancouver Island. She first moved to Whistler in 1994 with her mom and sister for two short years before moving to Vancouver to complete her certificate in Business Administration at Douglas College. She then returned to Whistler in 2000 and has been an invaluable part of the team here at the Residence Inn by Marriott since 2005. Originally joining the team as an accounting assistant, she has taken on more and more responsibility until her most recent promotion to Front Office Manager. Married in September, 2006, she and the rest of us are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first baby “Peanut”, due September 19, 2007.

Ryan Kovacs, Operations Manager.
Ryan has just joined the Residence Inn by Marriott – Whistler management team for the second time! “Yes, Whistler was the magical place where it all began for me as a Hotelier and I fell in love with the whole guest experience from day one.” After a three year tenure in Whistler to start Ryan’s hospitality career he moved on to Toronto, Collingwood, Banff and Miami prior to returning to Whistler. Ryan comes with an operations background that divides his experience up with eight years in Housekeeping and four years in the Front Office. We’re happy to have him on board.

Although Summer just ended 2 weeks ago, it's beginning to look alot like Winter in Whistler!

With 30 centimeters falling on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains last weekend and another 18 centimeters forcast for this week, it looks like we have another epic season on the horizon. This picture was taken on Tuesday, October 2nd!

The early season offers great conditions and fantastic deals on accommodation. From November 22 until December 20th you can stay at the Residence Inn by Marriott, right next to the ski slope for as little at $149.00 per night plus taxes.

Start your day off right with our free breakfast buffet before hitting the slopes.

And rejuvenate your weary self at the end of the day in the best heated pool and hot tubs in Whistler!

All the staff of Whistler Residence Inn by Marriott is getting together to wish you Happy Holidays!

This year again, Christmas will be magic in Whistler. The snow keeps falling, whitening the trees for an exquisite scenery in the Village and on the Mountains and bringing joy to skiers and snowboarders from around the world. Decorations and lights are everywhere; the Holidays are in everybody’s mind.

The end of 2007 is looking great, with a white Christmas to come, skiers and snowboarders spreading on the Mountains in the fresh snow, doing big air in the terrain parks and going for backcountry expeditions, and so much more!

Whether you are with friends or family, we hope you will have a fantastic time. And if you are still wondering about Christmas plans or some last minute escape, think about us! Whistler is the place to be during the Holidays, with events, parties, artist performances, spa days and of course the skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding… A great place with something for everyone.

Contact the Whistler Marriott today to learn about last minutes opportunities or plan a trip for the new year.

From the heart, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

2008’s Resolutions

1. Be happy
2. Spend more time enjoying life and less time working
3. Go skiing Whistler Blackcomb, the largest terrain in North America and record snow falls
4. Have a healthy lifestyle and practice more sports
5. Realise a dream a go heli-skiing in the backcountry
6. Spend a day in a spa doing nothing, absolutely nothing
7. Stay somewhere with a hot tub and watch the stars while drinking a glass of wine
8. Start mountain biking this summer
9. Go on an expedition to watch wildlife
10. Find new resolutions

Well, we have some good news! Whistler Marriott Residence Inn helps you with the first 9 resolutions! And during your stay, between skiing the slopes of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, watching animals in their natural (and beautiful!) habitat, the bike park and much more, you’ll probably be able to deal with the number 10!

Whistler Marriott Residence Inn would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year, and may all your wishes come true.

In the mean time, give Whistler Marriott a call for luxurious Whistler slope style accommodation, we promise to help you tackle some of these resolutions!