Tourism Trade Mission to China Proves Successful

VANCOUVER — Destination Canada (DC) signed two memoranda of understanding during last month’s tourism trade mission to China, led by the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the...

Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites, Ottawa Announces Sales Team

OTTAWA — The Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites, Ottawa Downtown has announced several additions to its hospitality sales team. Leslie Ann Palamar is the dual-branded hotel’s new...

Remington Group Opens Toronto Marriott Markham Hotel

MARKHAM, Ont. — The 209-room Toronto Marriott Markham Hotel has opened in downtown Markham, Ont. The property is owned by the Remington Group and managed by Marriott...

CVOA and HAC Announce Alliance

VANCOUVER — The Canadian Vacation Ownership Association (CVOA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) have reached a Memorandum of Understanding to begin working together as a...

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...