Valcartier Vacation Village Announces New Indoor Waterpark and Hotel Complex

ALCARTIER, Que. — Valcartier Vacation Village has announced the construction of a major tourism complex, featuring an indoor waterpark and four-star hotel in Quebec. "The idea behind building...

Ted Rogers School Welcomes New Director

  TORONTO— The Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Ryerson University has appointed Dr. Frederic Dimanche as its new Director of the school. Dr. Dimanche obtained...

Montreal Named a Leading Destination For Environmentally Sustainable Events

MONTREAL — Montreal has recently been certified as a leading destination for hosting sustainable events. The designation is based on iCompli Sustainability, which follows ASTM-APEX (Accepted Practices...

Calgary Marriott Downtown Completes Multi-million Dollar Renovation

CALGARY— After an eight-month, multi-million dollar renovation, Marriott Hotels has unveiled the new Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel on June 25 with an exclusive event for top clients,...

Delta Hotels and Resorts Goes Live on Marriott.com

BETHESDA, Md. — With the travel season heating up, Marriott International is giving travellers 37 additional hotels and resorts across Canada to choose from when they visit...

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...