GBTA Calls on Congress to Act on Expanded Relief for Distressed Business-Travel Industry
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — As the U.S. Congress negotiates a new Coronavirus relief package for individuals and businesses, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the leading voice...
Canada’s Hotel-Construction Pipeline Continues to Expand Year-Over-Year
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — According to analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE), Canada’s hotel-construction pipeline continued to expand at the close of Q2’20 with 296 projects/39,645 rooms. The construction pipeline...
Canadian Hotel Industry Reports All-Time Lows During Q2 2020
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian hotel industry reported all-time lows in the three key performance metrics during Q22020, according...
Toronto ‘Very Close’ to Getting Federal Funds to Help People with COVID-19 Self-Isolate in...
TORONTO — Toronto’s senior public health official, Dr. Eileen de Villa, is asking city council for permission to reach a deal with the federal government to fund...
Lerners LLP Launches Proposed Class Action Suit Against Aviva Insurance
LONDON, Ont. — Lerners LLP has filed a proposed class-action suit against Aviva Insurance Company of Canada on behalf of hotels across Canada whose insurance coverage for...
Loews Hotels Launches New Brand Campaign
NEW YORK — Loews Hotels has launched “Welcoming You Like Family,” a dynamic multi-channel brand campaign, utilizing video, photography, digital-experience platforms and on-property touchpoints.
“In 2019, we began...
Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Re-Opens
MONTREAL — As it welcomes guests back, Four Seasons Hotel Montreal has introduced its Lead-with-Care program, along with enhanced health-and-safety measures.
Grounded in healthcare expertise and enabled by...
Hyatt, Marriott Announce Face-Coverings Requirement for Guests
CHICAGO & BETHESDA, Md. — Following medical-expert guidance to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, beginning Monday, July 27, two major hotel chains are making face coverings...
ORHMA Develops Practical Guide for Re-Opening of Meetings and Events
TORONTO — As Ontario begins moving into Stage Three of re-opening, gatherings — including meetings, conferences and social events — will be permitted in select municipalities. To...
Most of the GTA Moves to Stage Three on Friday
TORONTO — Most of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will move to Stage Three of the province’s re-opening plan this Friday but Toronto, Peel Region and Windsor-Essex...
