Destination Canada Releases July Tourism Snapshot
VANCOUVER — Destination Canada’s (DC) latest Tourism Snapshot indicates continued year-to-date tourism growth (up one per cent) despite a slight year-over-year decline for the month of July....
Tourisme Montréal Wins Explore Canada Industry Award
VANCOUVER — Destination Canada (DC) has named Tourisme Montréal the recipient of the 2018 Explore Canada Industry Award of Excellence for its “J’ai changé” (I’ve changed) campaign.
“J’ai...
Marriott International Expands Home-Sharing Pilot
BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International has expanded its home-sharing pilot to include Paris, Rome and Lisbon.
The company launched the five-month pilot in London earlier this year in...
Best Western Opens First Glō Hotel
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Best Western Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Glō hotel in DeSoto, Texas.
“We’re excited to celebrate the opening of our first Glō property...
Kostuch Media Ltd. Launches Employer of Choice Awards
TORONTO — Kostuch Media Ltd. (KML), publisher of industry magazines Foodservice and Hospitality and Hotelier, is proud to announce the launch of the Employer of Choice Awards...
Days Inn by Wyndham Raises Funds for High-Needs Canadian Elementary Schools
TORONTO — Days Inns – Canada has announced a $5,000 donation in support of The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation’s Adopt-a-School program.
In September, the hotel brand ran a...
New Executive Chef at Novotel Hotels & Resorts
TORONTO — Novotel Hotels and Resorts has announced Michael Kirkwood as its new executive chef.
Bringing his flair for vogue cuisine and love for Canadian contemporary style, Kirkwood...
Best Western Launches New Boutique Brands
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Best Western Hotels & Resorts has introduced a pair of boutique brands — Sadie Hotel and Aiden Hotel, which are designed to compete in...
Hotel Operators to Receive Reduced Rate from WSIB
TORONTO — Ontario business owners will receive a reduction on their WSIB rates. Announced at the WSIB’s annual general meeting this week, the rates will be reduced...
InterContinental Toronto Centre’s Executive Chef Achieves Culinary Mastery
TORONTO — Shawn Whalen, executive chef at the InterContinental Toronto Centre, has received the prestigious Certified Master Chef (CMC) designation — becoming the designation’s fifth recipient.
The CMC professional...
