Dikran Zabunyan brings more than 35 years of progressive experience managing upscale hotels, luxury resorts, and multi-unit operations across Hilton, Marriott, Caesars, and Wyndham branded properties, as well as independent boutique hotels and elite resorts. He is President and CEO of Innkeepers Hospitality Group Inc., currently operating four privately owned resorts in British Columbia, including the iconic Painters Lodge and April Point Resort & Spa.
Dikran has built his career on turning around businesses — executing successful startups, raising service standards, and delivering significant bottom-line results. He holds a Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Centennial College, has served on multiple tourism boards, and is fluent in Turkish and Armenian. He is also an accomplished basketball coach, inducted into the Phase 1 Canada Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019.