Hilton has announced the appointment of Linda Griffin as area general manager, Canada, overseeing a portfolio of full‑service and focused‑service hotels across Ontario, Québec and British Columbia. In her new role, Griffin will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Hilton Québec, Hilton Toronto, Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites, Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Belleville and Hampton Inn by Hilton Chilliwack.
Based in Ontario at the Hilton Toronto, the appointment marks Griffin’s return to the property, as she held reservations and front office roles at Hilton Toronto and Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites in 1989 at the beginning of her career.
“There is something incredibly special about returning to Hilton Toronto and the properties that played such an instrumental role in shaping my career with Hilton—it truly feels like a full‑circle moment,” she said. “I’m grateful for the experiences, both in Canada and globally, that have shaped my journey, and I look forward to supporting our Canadian hotel teams as we build on Hilton’s legacy in the market through a shared commitment to service excellence and empowered teams.”
“Linda is a respected Hilton leader with an extraordinary depth of operational experience and a leadership style rooted in consistency and collaboration,” said Kristen Stampe, area vice president of operations, Hilton. “Known for building strong performance-driven cultures and leading with a future-focused operational mindset, Linda has a passion for creating authentic experiences for guests. Having grown her career with Hilton across multiple regions and returning to lead our Canadian portfolio, she brings both a deep understanding of our culture and a global perspective that will continue to strengthen our hotels and teams.”
Griffin began her career at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel (now Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale) in 1988. Over more than three decades, she has built a global career spanning five continents and eight countries, including Canada, with senior leadership roles across North America, Europe and the Mediterranean.
Previously, Griffin held leadership positions at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, followed by a role with Hilton’s Front Office Development team based in the United Kingdom. She later served as area revenue manager for the Mediterranean, supporting 17 Hilton hotels across Southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Returning to on-property leadership, Griffin held senior operational roles at the former Hilton Athens (now Conrad Athens The Ilisian) before being appointed to hotel and cluster general manager positions across Turkey, Romania and the United Kingdom, including the former Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest and Hilton London Kensington. Her career also includes leadership roles with Jumeirah Group and Dimensions Health Centers Inc.