President & CEO Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association

Tony Elenis is President & CEO of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association, the largest provincial hospitality association in Canada representing approximately 4,000 members and 11,000 establishments in the hospitality sector. Tony was appointed to this position in April of 2008.

As an Ontario hospitality leader with over 35 years of industry experience and a proven track record of positive contributions to hospitality and management, Tony Elenis is dedicated to supporting the hospitality and tourism industry of Ontario. Prior to his arrival at the ORHMA, Tony managed high achieving hotels in working for InterContinental Group of Hotels, for 27 years.

Tony is a past Chairman of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) and also sits on the Board of Directors for the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC). Tony’s other passion lies within the World of Food and Wine, its lore and its history. His expertise and creativity in food and beverage operations is well recognized within the industry. He sits on industry boards including the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) and is a participant with hospitality schools and government related advisory and steering committees.