Marriott International Announces New Loyalty Brand
BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International has unveiled its new loyalty brand, Marriott Bonvoy, which will replace the Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG)...
Canadian Destinations Among Travel + Leisure Top Picks for 2019
TORONTO — Two Canadian destinations have been recognized on Travel + Leisure’s “The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2019” list. Both Alberta and Toronto are featured...
Evan Morgan Joins Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Evan Morgan has joined Yew Seafood + Bar as the new restaurant chef.
Along with developing menus and daily features at the restaurant, Morgan will work...
Starwood Guest-Reservation Database Suffers Massive Data Breach
BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International is investigating and addressing a data-security incident involving the Starwood guest-reservation database.
The investigation — spurred by an alert from an internal security...
Design Hotels Partners with The Drake, Drake Devonshire in License Agreement
TORONTO — The Drake Hotel and the Drake Devonshire have partnered with Design Hotels, signing a licensing agreement that will provide distribution, sales and marketing support.
Ana Yuristy,...
Ryerson University Set to Launch Luxury Management Program
TORONTO — Ryerson University is set to launch a new Luxury Management initiative at its Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. To kick off the...
Tourism Toronto Refreshes Stopover Campaign
TORONTO — Tourism Toronto and Expedia Group Media Solutions — the advertising arm of Expedia Group — have announced phase two of the #TorontoStopover campaign.
The integrated marketing...
Tourism Toronto Announces Executive Appointments
TORONTO — Tourism Toronto has announced new executive appointments aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.
Andrew Weir has been named to the new position of EVP, Destination Development...
Motel 6 Opens in Fort St. John, B.C.
TORONTO — Realstar Hospitality announced the opening of a new Motel 6 location in Fort St. John, B.C. — the brand’s third hotel in the province.
The conversion...
Marriott International Expands Culture Day Program
BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International is expanding its Culture Day program — an initiative aimed at fostering multicultural understanding and ensure welcoming environments — in response to...
