Marriott International to Transform Sheraton Brand

BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International has revealed its transformation vision for Sheraton Hotels and Resorts. The company, which introduced its new Sheraton guestroom late last year, showcased its...

Destination Canada Releases March Tourism Snapshot

VANCOUVER — Destination Canada’s (DC) latest Tourism Snapshot indicates continued tourism growth through March and the first quarter of 2018 (up 15.1 per cent and 9.3 per...

Group Germain Partners with Air Canada Vacations

MONTREAL — Group Germain Hotels has partnered with Air Canada Vacations to offer urban-getaway packages. The new partnership is an extension of Air Canada Vacations’ existing Go Canada...

BCHF Appoints New Board Members

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — The B.C. Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) has added two new members to its board of directors — James Iranzad and Laura Starr. Iranzad and Starr...

Coast Blackcomb Suites Rebranded as Blackcomb Springs Suites

WHISTLER, B.C — The Coast Blackcomb Suites has been rebranded as Blackcomb Springs Suites. The 186-room hotel will operate as an independent brand, while continuing to be...

Cadillac Fairview Acquires 100-Per-Cent Ownership of The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

TORONTO — Cadillac Fairview has acquired the interest of Simcoe Wellington Hotel Limited Partnership, making it the 100-per-cent owner of The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. As part of this...

Canadian Hotel Occupancy Down 0.6 Per Cent

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — According to data from STR, the Canadian hotel industry recorded mixed year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of May...

Wyndham Completes Acquisition of La Quinta

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has completed its previously announced acquisition of La Quinta Holdings' hotel franchising and hotel management business. The addition of La Quinta's...

Wingate by Wyndham Expands in Canada with New Kamloops Hotel

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Wingate by Wyndham’s expansion in Canada continues with the newly constructed Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops in British Columbia. The hotel, which is owned by Super...

Destination Canada is Speeding up Tourism Data

VANCOUVER — Destination Canada (DC) has begun using new arrivals data, which looks at vehicle arrivals from the U.S. In doing so, information on arrivals will be...