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December 13, 2012
Hans Van Wees, The Hotel Vermont
Jay Canning, president of Westport Hospitality LLC based in Burlington, announced the appointment of Hans van Wees as general manager of the new Hotel Vermont. When the LEED-certified hotel begins welcoming guests in Spring 2013, van Wees will be responsible for managing the hotel including all operations, sales and marketing, and overseeing food and beverage.
A seasoned hospitality professional with extensive Vermont hotel experience, van Wees arrives at Hotel Vermont following senior leadership roles at hotels across New England, Europe, and the Caribbean. Trained as an officer in the Dutch army, he launched his career in the Netherlands with Sonesta International Hotels and Resorts before transferring to Bermuda as resident manager of the 400-room Sonesta Beach Resort and Spa. Van Wees then moved to the U.S. as general ,anager of the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. He also provided consulting services to a variety of businesses throughout New England, including Jay Peak Resort in Jay, Vermont, where he led the opening of the boutique Tram Haus Lodge—a key component of the resort's $200 million expansion.
Along with his hotel management expertise, van Wees is an advocate of sustainable development and operating practices in the hospitality industry. He has spoken on the subject at industry conferences and served as chairman of the Vermont Hospitality Council. He is also actively involved in hospitality education in Vermont, most recently as an adjunct professor at the Business Department of Johnson State College in Vermont.
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