anisha patel.

general manager, courtyard & residence inn by marriott calgary airport

Prior to her current role as General Manager at the Courtyard and Residence Inn, Anisha held the Assistant Director of Finance role at the Calgary Marriott Downtown and then moved to Director of Finance at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort and the Marriott and Delta In-Terminal hotels, Area Director of Finance for Marriott Hotels of Canada, Western Canada and Market Director of Finance for Marriott’s Calgary market.  In her various roles, Anisha has been involved in a variety of Marriott’s brands, ranging from select service, full service and luxury hotels, driving positive financial results and earning the respect of hotel owners.   

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it has fueled Anisha’s career in the hotel industry over the last twenty years to new heights with each new role.  While in Edmonton, she was the Chair of Marriott’s Children’s Miracle Network committee that raised $750,000 over five years, for children’s hospitals across Canada and close to home, the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton and the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary.

Anisha loves travelling to different parts of the world, exploring different communities, culture, history and cuisines; and holds a special place in her heart for Africa.