Heather Beatty

Heather’s passion for travel and adventure was the catalyst for her choosing a career in hospitality and the luxury hotel segment. Her industry career began in 1994, and she has worked in world-class cities, including Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, San Francisco, and Dubai. She spent 11 years with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts where she held various management roles, including serving as part of the pre-opening team for the Fairmont Dubai, and concluding with her role as the Director of Convention Services at the prestigious flagship property, the Fairmont San Francisco. After taking a break to start a family, the next chapter in her career brought opportunities to teach ‘Introduction to Hospitality’ at Capilano University. She also worked for the Squamish Chamber of Commerce where she developed and executed many business community events. After starting her own consulting business in 2012, Heather was hired to help the convention services department at the Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler, BC, on various occasions. This entrepreneurial spirit is what led her to join HelmsBriscoe in 2014.

Currently in the role of Director, Global Accounts for HelmsBriscoe, and based in Vancouver, BC, Heather serves clients located in various countries around the globe. She has achieved President’s Club status with HelmsBriscoe since 2018 and has been a top producer for specific hotel brands. She attributes her success to her collaborative and transparent workstyle. She focuses on creating partnerships with her clients by spending time to understand their holistic values, culture, and objectives, then sharing her knowledge to guide the best outcome and venue matching possible.