Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is issuing a statement following its CEO coming under public criticism for making comments which have been labelled by many as sexist.
The comments happened following a speech to honour International Women’s Day at the BC Tourism and Hospitality Conference in Richmond earlier this month.
After ending his speech to a round of applause, Vivek Sharma followed by quipping “go clean some rooms and do some dishes”.
The resort has taken to social media to announce its board of directors has hired a third-party consulting firm to carry out an investigation, and Sharma has been placed on immediate leave.
The statement adds any discrimination is not acceptable, Sharma has since issued a public apology.
View the resort’s statement below:
We would like to address the inappropriate comments made by the CEO at the recent British Columbia Tourism and…
Posted by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on Friday, March 18, 2022
We would like to address the inappropriate comments made by the CEO at the recent British Columbia Tourism and Hospitality Conference. The Board of Directors is taking this matter seriously and has hired a third-party consulting firm to conduct an independent review into the matter. The employee has been placed on immediate leave.
Any discrimination is not acceptable and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse atmosphere, where people feel safe to work, visit or conduct business with.
– Article includes social media link to statement from Fairmont Hot Springs
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