TORONTO, ON (November 17, 2025) – This past Friday, the Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) proudly announced the 2025 inductees into the GTHA Hall of Fame: Klaus Tenter (1943–2024) and Nicholas “Nick” Vesely (1953–2024), two exemplary hoteliers who devoted their lives to the advancement of Canada’s hotel industry. The awards were accepted posthumously by their respective families and friends.
Born in Poland and raised in Germany, Klaus Tenter came to Canada for Expo 67—and stayed to build one of the country’s most distinguished hotel careers. A longtime Four Seasons executive, he served as General Manager in Calgary, Newport Beach, and Toronto, where he became affectionately known as “the Mayor of Yorkville.” Following his retirement, he founded G7 Hospitality Group and helped launch Toronto’s acclaimed Hazelton Hotel. Renowned for his integrity, empathy, and leadership, Klaus embodied the very best of the hotel profession.
Nick Vesely began his career as a cook at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge before finding his true calling in hotel management. A fixture of Toronto’s hospitality community for nearly five decades, he managed several major Toronto properties with warmth, humour, and professionalism, earning recognition as Hotelier of the Year and serving on both local and international industry boards. Admired for his kindness and mentorship, Nick left an enduring mark on colleagues and the broader hospitality community alike.
“Klaus and Nick each represented the heart and spirit of our industry,” said Sara Anghel, President & CEO of the GTHA. “They led with compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Their legacy will continue to inspire current and future generations of hoteliers across the Greater Toronto region and beyond.”