Profiling Hotelier Werna Maurer of Kensington Riverside Inn
When it comes to achieving success in the competitive hotel industry, Werna Maurer believes the only thing that can truly set a hotel apart from the competition...
Robert McLaughlin Joins Sequel Hotels as President, COO
HUNTSVILLE, Ont. — Robert McLaughlin is the new president and COO of Sequel Hospitality Investments Inc. “We are confident Robert will be an outstanding...
HLT Advisory Appoints New Director
TORONTO — Ken Lambert has become a director at HLT Advisory. Lambert has more than 25 years of senior management experience in the Canadian...
Four Seasons Appoints Richard Friedman to Board
TORONTO — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has appointed real-estate developer Richard (Dick) Friedman to its Board of Directors. “We are pleased and fortunate...
Colliers Hotels Announces Sale of Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown
Colliers International Hotels is pleased to announce the sale of the 575-room Courtyard byMarriott Toronto Downtown on behalf of Highgate Hotels to Groupe Jesta. ...
BJ’s Wholesale Launches MICROS XBR Ingenium
WESTBORO, MA — MICROS-Retail, a division of MICROS Systems, Inc.(NASDAQ: MCRS), and leading provider of retail technology for the specialty and general merchandise retail industry, today announced...
From The Editor: O For Opportunity
How can you tell a new season is upon us? This spring didn’t feel much like a new season, given the wonky weather. And, to make matters...
Money Talks: Low Cost of Borrowing Encourages Development Opportunities
After a few tumultuous years, hotel financing is back in a big way, but borrowers ready to take the plunge should be prepared to navigate mindfully. ...
What’s the Outlook for Hotel Investments in Canada in 2013?
Many factors continue to align and support hotel investment activity in Canada. Sustainable operating performance, the low cost of capital, relatively steady markets and an abundance of...
A Look at the Ups and Downs of Hotel Transactions in 2012
The hotel transaction market continued its strong momentum in 2012 with $1.2 billion in sales registered for the year. This surpassed 2011’s $1.1 billion in deal volume...