Coast Hotels to Manage Blackcomb Lodge

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VANCOUVER — Coast Hotels has entered into a management agreement, effective April 1, to manage the Blackcomb Lodge in Whistler, B.C., overseeing operations, accounting, sales and marketing on behalf of the...

Drake Hotel Properties Opening Drake Motor Inn

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TORONTO — Drake Hotel Properties is opening a motel in Wellington, Ont., just down the street from Drake Devonshire.  The Drake Motor Inn is described as a “nostalgic nod...

Kingsbridge Management to Manage Qualicum Beach Inn

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VICTORIA — Kingsbridge Management recently added Qualicum Beach Inn to its boutique-hotel portfolio. “Qualicum Beach Inn is a beautiful hotel with so much potential. We are excited to build on...

HAC Announces 2019 Board of Directors

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OTTAWA — The Hotel Association of Canada’s (HAC) board of directors has appointed Jonathan Lund, regional vice-president, Hotel Operations, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Canada as Chair for a three-year...

Hospitality Students Take Part in 2019 Case Competition

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GUELPH, Ont. — The 11th edition of the Hospitality & Tourism Case Competition (HTCC) was recently held at the University of Guelph. The competition provides an opportunity for...

Accor Launches Tribe Brand

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PARIS — Accor has launched a new lifestyle brand, Tribe. The brand currently consists of one hotel in Perth, Australia, which opened in 2017, and was designed to offer...

Four Seasons Pop Down Heading to Hong Kong

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TORONTO — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced Four Seasons Pop Down Hong Kong — the fourth in a global series of immersive events — will arrive in...

RLH Corporation Launches New Tech Subsidiary

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DENVER — RLH Corporation has created a new subsidiary, RLabs, Inc. The subsidiary was formed to be a travel-technology-based innovator to house and build on the company’s technology platform,...

Travelodge By Wyndham Edmonton Airport Completes Renovation

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CALGARY — Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton Airport recently completed an extensive renovation. Upgrades to the guestrooms include new triple-sheet bedding, artwork, 43” flat-screen TVs, granite counters in the bathrooms and modern...

Hotel Equities Expands Footprint in Canada

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ATLANTA — Atlanta-based Hotel Equities has been selected as APX Hotel Group’s strategic partner to operate the company’s eight hotels in Alberta. The APX portfolio features IHG, Hilton and Wyndham branded...