Mercure Joins CTC Board of Directors
QUEBEC CITY — Robert Mercure has been appointed to the Canadian Tourism Commission’s (CTC) Board of Directors. Mercure brings more than 30 years of...
Choice Hotels Canada Recognizes Hospitality
TORONTO — Choice Hotels Canada has recognized 31 of its hotels across the country for service excellence. The 31 recipients include 11 who...
Realstar Grows Brand in Western Canada
YORKTON, Sask. — Realstar Hospitality is growing its profile in Western Canada with the opening of its newest Days Inn & Suites in Yorkton, Sask. ...
OHR Launches New REIT and Expands Management Business
VANCOUVER — O’Neill Hotels & Resorts (OHR) is poised to become a major hotel management player as execs recently inked a deal to expand its management business...
Veteran Hotelier Named GM of Keltic Lodge and Spa, Nova Scotia
LISCOMB, N.S. — Matthew Mackenzie has been named GM of the Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa in Ingonish Beach, N.S., after successfully managing the property for New...
Ottawa Hotels Receive CAA/AAA Designation
OTTAWA — CAA North & East Ontario (CAANEO) has announced five Ottawa-based hotels demonstrating hospitality excellence and earning a CAA/AAA Four-Diamond rating for 2013. ...
Motel 6 Network Opens 63 Locations in 2012
DALLAS — The Texas-based G6 Hospitality — one of America’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging — had a good year in 2012 with the opening of 57...
Days Inn Announces 100th Property at 2013 Canada Conference
TORONTO — The 2013 Days Inn Canada conference kicked off yesterday, when more than 100 Days Inn franchisees and corporate staff from across Canada gathered at the...
Choice Hotels Announces Promotions
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Choice Hotel International has announced several promotions: Mike Shemer has been named VP of Business Planning, John Bonds is becoming SVP of Strategy...
Best Western Debuts in Kazakhstan
ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Best Western is expanding its international portfolio by opening its newest property, the Best Western Plus Atakent Park Hotel, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. ...