Decline of Study Permits Affects Ontario Colleges
OTTAWA — Last year, Ottawa issued 45-per-cent fewer new study permits according to the latest immigration data, a larger decrease than anticipated compared to the 35 per...
Nine Million Visitors Spent Record $8.8 Billion in Toronto in 2024
TORONTO — Tourism drove $8.8 billion into Toronto’s economy last year, the highest level of visitor spending ever recorded in the city, according to the year-end report...
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Unveils BASIN Glacial Waters
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta has unveiled its BASIN Glacial Waters, the official identity of its highly-anticipated thermal-bathing experience. The indoor-outdoor, all-sensory...
ORHMA Partners with BCHA to Launch Workforce Training Program
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) has partnered with the BC Hotel Association (BCHA) to launch a comprehensive workforce training program designed...
International Tourism Recovers Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
MADRID — According to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, an estimated 1.4 billion tourists travelled internationally in 2024, indicating a virtual recovery (99 per...
Low-Carbon Floating Hotel Proposed for Vancouver Waterfront
VANCOUVER — A new 250-room floating hotel is being proposed for Vancouver by Finnish hotel developer, Sunborn International Holding (SBIH). In partnership with the Vancouver Harbour Flight...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Named Official Premium Hotel Partner of the CHL
TORONTO — Delta Hotels by Marriott has announced a multi-year agreement with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). As the official premium hotel partner of the CHL, its...
Four First Nations Acquire Majority of Hilton Québec
QUEBEC CITY — Four First Nations, united under a newly created entity, Atenro, have announced a partnership with InnVest Hotels to acquire a majority stake in Hilton...
Now Open: Kingston Marriott
KINGSTON, Ont. and McLEAN, Va. — Easton’s Group of Hotels, in partnership with The Remington Group, the Rudolph Bratty family and Marriott Hotels, announced the opening of...
Coast Hotels Brings Back its Coast Rewards Sweepstakes
VANCOUVER — Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotels Canada, Inc. has announced the return of its “Konnichiwa! Taste of Japan” Coast Rewards Sweepstakes....
