Mr. 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 has been involved in many food and beverage advisory and steering committees driving successful initiatives. He currently sits on the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA

Tony’s wealth of experience allows him to understand the issues and recognize the economic realities faced by the industry. His proven leadership and strategic abilities are indispensable in meeting the diverse needs of the ORHMA members and in enhancing the industry’s competitive position. He recognizes that the hospitality industry needs to be continually progressive, and that it needs to be proactive. Tony has a wealth of network and contacts in place to ensure that the industry’s voice is heard across the province.