Kimpton Saint George Opens in Toronto
TORONTO — Kimpton Saint George has opened its doors on Bloor Street West in Toronto. The boutique-hotel company’s first-ever Toronto location bridges the luxurious elements of bordering...
Employing Newcomers in Canadian Hotels Pilot Project Launched
OTTAWA — In honour of World Refugee Day, on June 20, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), Tourism HR Canada and the federal government announced the launch...
Le Germain Hotel Montreal to Close for $20-million Renovation
MONTREAL — Group Germain Hotels has announced a $20-million renovation to its Le Germain Hotel in downtown Montreal.
“This major transformation will allow Le Germain Hotel Montreal to...
Amazon Launches Alexa for Hospitality
SEATTLE — Amazon has launched Alexa for Hospitality — a new experience offered by invitation to hoteliers that of Alexa to hotels, vacation rentals and other hospitality...
RLH Corporation Promotes Paul Sacco
DENVER — RLH Corporation has promoted Paul Sacco to executive vice-president, president of Global Development.
Sacco joined RLH Corporation in September, 2017. In his role, he oversaw development...
Rendez-vous Canada 2018 Breaks Attendance Records
VANCOUVER — This year’s Rendez-vous Canada (RVC) — Canada’s premier tourism marketplace — was the event’s most successful to date.
Held in Halifax from May 13 to 16,...
Hyatt Commits to Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels Corporation has joined the CEO ACT!ON for Diversity & Inclusion initiative and signed the United Nations LGBTI Standards of Conduct for Business. These...
Canadian Hotel Occupancy Up 1.2 Per Cent
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — According to data from STR, the Canadian hotel industry recorded positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of May...
Minister Chagger to Lead Federal, Provincial and Territorial Tourism Trade Mission to China
OTTAWA — As the Canada-China Year of Tourism (CCYT) enters peak tourist season, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and...
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Airport Reveals Redesigned Guestrooms, Fitness Centre
TORONTO — Atlific Hotels has completed renovations of the guestrooms and fitness centre at the Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Airport.
“The completed renovations showcase the hotel’s exceptional attention...
