Pat Almon

Guests at the Holiday Inn Sydney owe their clean and tidy surroundings to the hard work of Pat Almon and her staff of 20. Almon is a new addition to the staff at the facility having only signed on about four months ago. Born in Ontario, Almon was raised in a military family and knows a thing or two about travelling the world and what’s important when it comes to making a traveler feel comfortable and secure. Almon returned to Cape Breton after her father retired to the Margaree area. She also couldn’t be happier living in Sydney close to her two children and two grandchildren. As why she chose a career in the hospitality industry, Almon glows “I love the people and the atmosphere.” Age: 64, Occupation: Executive housekeeper, Sydney Holiday Inn Birthplace: Trenton, Ontario Family: son, Robert, and daughter, Paula Pets: Smokey the cat First job: St. Rita’s Hospital. Started in the kitchen worked up to food services supervisor What talent would you most like to have: I would like to learn how to step dance. Coffee or tea: White tea What is your favorite food: Italian – especially pasta Favorite movie: Steel Magnolias Favorite music: Anything that relaxes me. Pet peeve: People who don’t follow through on their promises. What is your favorite motto or expression: Don’t drop the ball. What is your favorite thing about Cape Breton: There are just too many to begin even mentioning. Where is your favorite place to travel: Anywhere in Cape Breton. There is no place like home.