Industry Mourns Passing of Walter Oster
TORONTO — The restaurant and hospitality community lost one of its most passionate advocates with Monday’s passing of Walter Oster.
Beginning his career in the restaurant business...
Travelodge Suites by Wyndham New Glasgow Completes Major Renovation
MISSISSAUGA — Travelodge Suites by Wyndham New Glasgow,
located in Pictou County in northern Nova Scotia, recently completed a
multi-million-dollar renovation, transforming the hotel from top to bottom,
including becoming...
Microtel by Wyndham Unveils New Prototype
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled
its newest prototype for the Microtel by Wyndham brand.
The new Microtel prototype features a reimagined interior
and exterior concept designed...
The World’s Largest Residence Inn Opens in Calgary
CALGARY — Marriott International, Inc. has opened its 800th Residence
Inn hotel in Calgary. The 33-storey, 390-suite Residence Inn Calgary
Downtown/Beltline District also marks the brands largest property to...
Botanist Bar Team to Compete in Bols Around the World Competition
VANCOUVER — Fairmont Pacific Rim’s Botanist
Bar has been named the North-American finalist in the Lucas Bols “Bols Around
the World” competition.
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the
competition has...
Panda Pod Hotel Opening in April
RICHMOND, B.C. — The
Panda Pod Hotel is set to open in Richmond, B.C. in April, according to Tri-City
News.
Designed to offer
convenient accommodations at affordable rates, the “capsule hotel”...
Merit Travel Supports WaterAid with Fundraiser Auction
TORONTO
— Merit Travel Group has expanded its partnership with
WaterAid Canada as part of a nation-wide fundraising initiative.
Merit Travel has launched Auction 4 Action — an online-fundraiser auction...
Four Seasons Creates Fund in Honour of Former CEO
TORONTO — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has created an empowerment fund at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in honour of its former CEO, J....
Hilton Brands to Recycle One Million Bars of Soap for Global Handwashing Day
McLEAN, Va. — Hilton
has announced its brands will recycle one million bars of soap by October 15 for
Global Handwashing Day. Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton and...
Radisson Rewards Expands Airline Partners
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Radisson Hotel Group has expanded the portfolio
of airline partners offered through its Radisson Rewards program, allowing
members to redeem points with more than 35 airlines.
“We're...
