Michael Belanger | VP Commercial Strategy
GCP Hospitality

Michael Belanger is the Vice President of Commercial Strategy at GCP Hospitality, overseeing a dynamic portfolio of more than 35 properties and over 7,500 keys worldwide. This includes renowned assets such as The Regent Hong Kong, the Standard High Line in New York, Hospes Infante Sagres Porto, and 14 Haka House hostels across New Zealand. Under his leadership, the company is advancing commercial best practices and processes across diverse segments, including hotels, hostels, serviced apartments, and student accommodations.   Prior to joining GCP Hospitality, Michael spent over 15 years with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), holding key positions across Canada, Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong. His most recent role at IHG was as Director of Revenue Management at the group’s flagship property, InterContinental Hong Kong.   Michael holds a degree in Hospitality Management from l’Institut de Tourisme et d’Hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) and furthered his education with a Marketing Management diploma from HEC Montréal. He also earned an MBA from the University of Fredericton.   In addition to his professional responsibilities, Michael is an active member of HSMAI and serves on the board for the Thailand chapter. He is also passionate about education, teaching Hotel Entrepreneurship at Vatel Hotel School Thailand.