Canopy by Hilton Emerges in Iceland

MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton’s new lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, is set to make its global debut with the upcoming Canopy Reykjavik City Centre in Iceland. The Canopy...

Alison Taylor Takes The Reins of Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Sales Organization

STAMFORD, Conn. — Alison Taylor, a 25-year veteran of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has assumed the role of SVP of Starwood’s Sales Organization.  In her...

Wall Street Journal: FRHI Hotels & Resorts Up for Sale

TORONTO — FRHI Hotels & Resorts is reportedly up for sale. According to The Wall Street Journal, a source says its Middle East-based owners, which include Saudi...

Realstar Hospitality Welcomes New Days Inns in Saskatchewan and Ontario

TORONTO — Realstar Hospitality celebrated the grand opening of a new hotel and groundbreaking ceremony in Warman, Sask. and Lindsay, Ont. recently as the Toronto-based company expands...

Chelsea Toronto Completes $12 million Refurbishment

TORONTO — The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto has completed a $12-million guestroom refurbishment that includes five room types — Chelsea guestrooms, one- and two-bedroom suites, kitchenette suites and...

Café Boulud Toronto Set to Become a French Brasserie With New Menu and Chef

TORONTO — Four Seasons Hotel will be relaunching Café Boulud as a French brasserie at the hotel’s flagship location in Toronto. The restaurant is set to close after brunch service on June...

Choice Hotels Adds Three Comfort Properties to Alberta

CALGARY — Choice Hotels Canada has opened three new properties in Alberta this month, including Comfort Inn and Suites, Calgary, Comfort Inn and Suites, Bonnyville and Comfort...

DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Lauded for Venue Success

EDMONTON — Edmonton’s DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton recently won the award for Venue of the Year at the Meeting Professionals International Greater Edmonton Event Management Awards. The...

InterContinental Hotels Group Unveils New Mobile Offerings

ATLANTA — Mobile innovations are taking shape at the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), which recently unveiled a new website, mobile check-in (and check out), upcoming mobile room...

Crescent Hotels & Resorts to Operate Tryp by Wyndham Quebec Hotel Pur

QUEBEC CITY — Crescent Hotels & Resorts LLC has been selected to manage Tryp by Wyndham Quebec Hotel Pur in Quebec City. “The Quebec City market has...