HAC Hiring VP of Finance and Operations
OTTAWA — The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is currently recruiting a vice-president of Finance and Operations — a newly created role focused on driving revenue growth,...
Manitoba Includes Tourism Industry in Bridge-Grant Expansion
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has made changes to its Manitoba Bridge Grant program, including extending the application deadline until January 31 and expanding eligibility.
“As expanded public-health...
Monolith Replica Finds Home at Motel 6 – Saskatoon
SASKATOON — Motel 6 - Saskatoon owner Melvin Didyk decided to ring in the New Year by bringing the monolith trend to Saskatoon.
The 12-foot-tall, silver monolith discretely...
David Larone and Brian Stanford Retiring from CBRE
TORONTO — Hotel-industry icons David Larone and Brian Stanford are beginning their transition into retirement as CBRE Valuation and Advisory Services (VAS) embarks on a new chapter.
Larone...
Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Completes $20-Million Renovation
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Manga Hotels has re-opened the Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport following a $20-million renovation.
The 12-storey hotel now features improved offerings and a modern design, including...
Booking.com Enters Partnership with Crypto.com
HONG KONG — Booking.com and Crypto.com have partnered to offer travel deals to Crypto.com users exclusively through the Crypto.com app.
Through the partnership, Crypto.com users who make Booking.com...
Hilton Launching New Hybrid-Meeting Solutions
MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton is introducing a set of Hilton EventReady Hybrid Solutions to address shifts in how people meet and celebrate.
The new suite of offerings, which...
Toronto Airport Launches COVID-19 Testing Pilot Program
TORONTO — As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb and more international travellers arrive from overseas, the Ontario government has implemented a new pilot program...
Canadian Hotel Occupancy at 19.9 Per Cent
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Canadian hotels saw slightly higher occupancy for the week ending January 2 compared to the prior week, according to STR data.
In a year-over-year comparison,...
Tourism HR Canada Reports November Tourism Employment Declines
OTTAWA — According to the latest data from Tourism HR Canada, tourism employment decreased by 34,400 jobs in November, representing a 2.1-per-cent decrease from October and the...
