HAC Seeking Industry Input for Guaranteed Loan Program
OTTAWA — The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is currently working on the design of the government’s Guaranteed Loan Program through Business Development Bank of Canada and...
Choice Joins Serta “Stay Home, Send Beds” Initiative
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Choice Hotels International, Inc. has partnered with mattress brand Serta, Inc., to contribute to its “Stay Home, Send Beds” initiative, which is providing bed...
Canadian Hotels Continue to Report Steep Declines
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — The Canadian hotel industry recorded steep year-over-year declines across the three key performance metrics during the week of April 4 to 11, 2020, according...
Federal Government Announces Additional Support for Small Businesses
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new measures to support businesses on April 16, including the introduction of a rent-assistance program.
The federal government plans to introduce...
Government Expanding Access to CERB and Support for Essential Workers
OTTAWA — The federal government has announced plans to expand eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). These changes are intended to better support those who...
Typsy Providing Free Online Training
MELBOURNE, Australia — Typsy, a global hospitality learning platform, has launched its new COVID Support Plan to help support the industry during the pandemic.
The plan offers unrestricted,...
Hyatt Launches Employee Relief Fund
CHICAGO — Hyatt has
launched the Hyatt Care Fund to help financially support the global Hyatt team,
much of which has experienced temporary leaves or significantly reduced work
schedules due...
Best Western Releases Support Package for Frontline Workers
PHOENIX — Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) has launched a support package for frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Each and every day we see essential workers,...
Legislation Passed for Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
OTTAWA — The
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) was passed and received Royal Assent on
April 11. This legislation includes the additional
flexibilities announced on April 8, as well as...
Canadian Hotel Occupancy Down to 12.8 Per Cent
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — The Canadian hotel industry recorded
steep year-over-year declines across the three key performance metrics during
the week of March 29 to April 4, 2020, according to...
