Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto Expected to be Sold

TORONTO — Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto is on the cusp of being sold to an undisclosed owner. The building’s current owner, Talon Developments, failed to...

Tofino Cracking Down on Airbnb Rentals

TOFINO, B.C. — The municipality of Tofino, B.C., is cracking down on homeowners listing properties for rent on Airbnb’s website. Last March, Tofino’s municipal council voted to enforce...

Wyndham to Expand Ramada Brand in Eastern Canada

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Wyndham Hotel Group has forged a new agreement with Canalta Hotels to develop 20 Ramada hotels over the next 15 years. This agreement expands Wyndham’s...

Westin Launches Competition to Design New Kids’ Menu

STAMFORD, Conn. — Westin Hotels & Resorts has launched a global competition to reinvent recipes for the brand’s Eat Well Menu for Kids. Hotel associates will have six...

Rosewood Hotel Georgia Introduces Ultimate Gentleman’s Experience Package

VANCOUVER — Rosewood Hotel Georgia has partnered with local barbershop Barber & Co to launch the Ultimate Gentleman’s Experience program. Through this new offering, the hotel’s gentleman guest...

Quebec’s Airbnb Regulations Impacting Marketplace

MONTREAL — Quebec’s Airbnb regulation law came into effect on April 15 and its effects are being felt throughout the market and industry. The new law requires hotel...

Investment in Canadian Hotel Market Predicted to Grow, CBRE Report

TORONTO — Canada’s Hotel market continues to build on 2015’s record year of investment volume, which surpassed $2.3 billion. According to CBRE Limited’s Canadian Hotels Outlook 2016 report,...

Canadian Hotels Recognized by Pride of Super 8 Hotels

CALGARY — Wyndham Hotel Group has awarded 23 Canadian Super 8 hotels with the title “Pride of Super 8 Hotels” for 2015. The recognized properties achieved this status...

Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria Hires its First Female GM

VICTORIA, B.C. — For the first time since it opened in 1908, the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria has appointed a female general manager. Indu Brar will...

Holiday Inn Winnipeg South Renovation Complete

WINNIPEG — Holiday Inn Winnipeg South Hotel’s year-long renovation has wrapped up. The Atlific Hotels-managed property overhauled its 170 guestrooms, lobby, restaurant, meeting space and fitness centre. The...