Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops announced today the appointment of Derek Hiscoke as General Manager. Hiscoke comes to Kamloops with a wealth of experience in managing luxury properties including the Calgary Marriott Hotel (Calgary, Alberta), the Millennium Bailey Hotel (London, United Kingdom), the Sopwell House (St. Albans, United Kingdom), Arc The Hotel (Ottawa, Ontario), and the Waltham Abbey Marriott (Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom).
"We are thrilled to welcome Derek and his wife Zoe to Kamloops", says Tristan Armstrong, President at Invictus Properties. "Derek's focus on attention to detail, continual improvement of guest experience and overall hotel profitability complement our company's goals. His welcoming and inclusive demeanor, paired with his inspiring leadership skillset will aid in the continued growth of our employee experience and valued corporate culture."
"In conjunction with his progressive leadership style, Derek brings with him an accomplished background holding an MBA in International Hospitality and Service Industries Management (Glion Institute), a Diploma from Marriott International hotels, and a National Diploma in Hotel and Catering Institutional Operations (Darlington College of Technology)" says Bryan Pilbeam, Vice President at Invictus Properties. "Derek is a strategist with a strong work ethic and humility – traits of a true leader. We look forward to working alongside him as we continue building on our successes"
"I am very much looking forward to leading The Delta by Marriott Kamloops into its next chapter", says Derek Hiscoke, the newly appointed General Manager. "I strongly support the strategic vision of Invictus Properties' which will further enhance Kamloops businesses through new and innovative development. As General Manager, I hope to draw inspiration from my international successes as I work alongside my team to develop and deliver exciting new projects to further elevate guest experiences in the hotel, and throughout Kamloops. There is a strong sense of community here, and an incredibly diverse range of experiences and activities one can explore. I am thrilled to now call Kamloops my home and look forward to showcasing the city's uniqueness to the world".
Hiscoke will replace long time General Manager, Bryan Pilbeam who has overseen hotel operations since its inception as Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops and its previous brand, Hotel540. Pilbeam will transition out of holding both the Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops General Manager role and role of Vice President at Invictus Properties to focus entirely on the generation of new business and future
development opportunities at Invictus Properties. "It's an exciting time at Invictus!" adds Armstrong, "with the recent successful development and opening of The HIVE downtown, upcoming opening of Stills House and other projects in the works; we are looking forward to many exciting developments in Kamloops and the surrounding area".