Cory Abbott

Marketing Manager | Steele Hotels

Cory Abbott is the Marketing Manager at Steele Hotels, where he leads brand strategy, marketing initiatives, and community engagement across the company’s portfolio. Since joining Steele Hotels in 2016, Cory has played a key role in strengthening brand presence, supporting property growth, and developing campaigns that connect meaningfully with both guests and local communities.

Prior to Steele Hotels, Cory served as Manager for Destination Gander from 2012 to 2016, where he focused on destination marketing, tourism development, and stakeholder collaboration. Earlier in his career, he worked with Victorian Order of Nurses from 2005 to 2012, gaining valuable experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and community-focused programming.

Cory holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours, Co-operative) degree with a concentration in Marketing from Memorial University.

Deeply committed to community involvement, Cory is a current board member and past chair of Adventure Central Newfoundland and formerly served as Vice-President of the Kiwanis Club of Gander. He has also volunteered for many years with Special Olympics, Senior Hockey, and Rogers TV. Outside of work, Cory is an avid reader, enjoys camping, and is a Toronto Blue Jays superfan. Cory is driven by a belief in lifelong learning and is continually focused on personal and professional growth