Online Hotel Reservation Company Sold
LONDON, U.K. and TORONTO — Europe’s largest travel-services company, Germany-based TUI AG, is selling its Hotelbeds online reservations unit to Cinven Ltd. and the Canada Pension Plan...
HNA Tourism Group to Acquire Carlson Hotels
BEIJING and MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Beijing-based HNA Tourism Group Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement to acquire Carlson Hotels, Inc. from Carlson Hospitality Group, Inc.
Carlson Hotels...
Regional Differences Showcased throughout Canada’s Hotel Performance in Q1 2016
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — According to STR, it’s been a mixed bag of ups-and-downs for Canadian hotel performance in the first quarter of 2016.
Compared to Q1 2015, the...
Motel 6 – Saskatoon Awarded Tripadvisor Greenleader Status
SASKATOON, Sask. — Motel 6 - Saskatoon has been awarded the Bronze-level GreenLeader status for the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program, which helps travellers plan greener trips by highlighting...
Four Seasons Partners with Noma for New Private Jet Experiences
TORONTO — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has launched three new Four Seasons Private Jet journeys for 2017 featuring Culinary Discoveries, a first-of-its-kind journey developed in partnership...
Fairmont to Expand its Luxury Portfolio in Morocco and Saudi Arabia
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced plans for two new luxury hotel developments in Morocco and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The addition...
Toronto’s Hotel Association Announces 2016 Spirit Awards Winners
TORONTO – A total of 500 members of the Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) gathered last Friday to honour exceptional ambassadors in the region’s hotel industry. The...
Soar Provides Waterfront and Team-Building Services to JW Marriott The Rosseau
COLLINGWOOD, Ont. — The team at Soar Management has announced a partnership with JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa to provide guests with waterfront and...
Vancouver’s Victorian Hotel Announces New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
VANCOUVER —The Victorian Hotel in Vancouver, B.C. is now offering electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, which are compatible with major electric vehicle models, including Tesla cars.
The news...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Debut Element Brand at Toronto Airport as Part of...
STAMFORD, Conn. — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has reached an agreement with Easton’s Group of Hotels to open the second Element Hotel in the Greater...
