Groupe GM Partners with French Fragrance House Fragonard
WASHINGTON — Group GM, the international leader in the guest amenity industry, has partnered with French fragrance house Fragonard to introduce two exclusive hotel lines, each designed...
Toronto’s Hotel Industry Mourns the Loss of Nick Vesley
TORONTO ―The hotel industry is saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Nick Vesely on Feb. 18, 2024. Vesley had a successful career as hotelier...
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto Launches First Phase of Renovations
TORONTO — The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto has launched the first phase of its $50-million guestroom-revitalization project. The renovations are currently underway and scheduled for completion in...
The Vic, Ascend Hotel Collection Welcomes Floyd’s Diner
VICTORIA — Evergreen Hospitality Group has partnered with Floyd’s to bring Floyd’s Diner to The Vic, Ascend Hotel Collection in Victoria, B.C.
The Vic, which underwent a comprehensive...
More Canadians Plan to Travel in 2024 Despite Rising Costs, says Blue Cross Study
TORONTO — More Canadians are planning to travel in 2024 despite rising costs, according to the 2024 Blue Cross Travel Study. Canadians spent an average of $4,200...
Freed Developments Reveals Hotel and Residences Project in Toronto
TORONTO — Freed Developments has revealed its first-ever Freed Hotel and Residences project in Toronto (expected to launch in fall 2028). Located at 240 Adelaide Street West,...
Travelodge Canada Opens New Location
CALGARY — Travelodge Canada has opened its first property of the year in Saint Andre, N.B. The Travelodge by Wyndham Saint Andre adds to the more than...
Single-Use and Takeaway Items Bylaw to Take Effect on March 1
TORONTO — Toronto City Council has confirmed the Single-Use and Takeaway Items bylaw is scheduled to come into effect on Mar. 1, 2024. The bylaw requires the...
IHG Owners Association Names Nellie Dhanji Chair of its 2024 Global Board of Directors
ATLANTA — The IHG Owners Association has appointed Nellie Dhanji as the Chair of its Global Board of Directors for 2024. Dhanji currently serves as vice-president of Operations and...
Four Seasons Holds the most Forbes Travel Guide Five-Stars
TORONTO — Four Seasons continues to hold the most Forbes Travel Guide Five-Stars of any company worldwide. With a total of 66 Five-Star designations awarded to 45...