Government Temporarily Sets a Minimum Unemployment Rate for EI
OTTAWA — The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, announced that, effective August 9, a minimum unemployment rate of 13.1 per cent...
Hyatt Requiring Face Coverings for Guests at Hotels in the Americas
CHICAGO — Following medical-expert guidance to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, all Hyatt hotels in the Americas will require face coverings within indoor public areas, which...
Canadian Hotel Industry Records All-Time Lows in Q2 2020
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian industry reported all-time lows in the three key performance metrics during Q2 2020, according...
Data Shows Continued Steady Rise in Canada’s Hotel Performance
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — According to STR data, in comparison with the week of July 28 through August 3, 2019, Canadian hotel occupancy fell 49.2 per cent to...
Wyndham Updates Policy on Face Coverings
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Effective August 10, face coverings will be required for guests and staff in indoor public spaces at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts properties in the...
Colliers Canada Launches Strategy & Consulting Group
VANCOUVER — Colliers Canada has launched the Colliers Strategy & Consulting (S&C) Group, a tailored blend of advisory and consulting services to help clients realize additional value...
Bill Fatt, Former CEO of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Passes Away
TORONTO — The hotel industry was saddened to learn earlier last week of the passing of William R. (Bill) Fatt, who for many years helmed Fairmont Hotels...
Canadian Hotel Occupancy at 35.4 Per Cent
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Canadian hotel performance saw a continued steady rise for the week ending July 27, with the same significant level of year-over-year declines, according to...
Expedia Group Expands Optimized Distribution for Lodging Partners
SEATTLE, Wash. — Expedia Group has rolled out its optimized distribution program for all medium- to large-size lodging partners, allowing them to tap into new areas of...
Wyndham Direct Program Expanded to Super 8 and Days Inn Brands
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expanding Wyndham Direct, a unique booking, billing and business solution.
The service, formerly unique to the La Quinta by Wyndham...
