Kevin Barrington | Age 27
Manager, Talent & Culture, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts – North & Central America, Toronto
Kevin Barrington has a promising career in the tourism-and-hospitality industry.
The Honours graduate from Algonquin College’s Bachelor of Hospitality & Tourism Management program has gained valuable work experience with brands such as Walt Disney World, The Keg Steakhouse, Westin Hotels and Fairmont Banff Springs. At the onset of the pandemic, Barrington lost his post-graduate position with Fairmont’s Management Trainee program, but he was able to re-join Accor as its Talent & Culture coordinator. In a couple years, his drive earned him two promotions, from Talent Management & Campus Relations manager to his current role as manager, Talent & Culture, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts – North & Central America.
So far, Barrington has no shortage of accomplishments. He created new initiatives such as the Heartist Appointment Announcement, which is used to welcome new hires at Accor hotels; oversaw the recruitment of all INSPIRE leaders (Accor’s Management Trainee program); delivered university lectures and attended career fairs; and recruited more than 70 new INSPIRES across North America for Accor hotels during the 2022/23 academic school year, to name a few.
“Kevin’s accelerated growth within the industry has been a joy to watch, and I look forward to see where this journey will take him,” says Ameet Tyrewala, program coordinator & professor, Algonquin College.
