Industry Mourns Passing of Bill Lougheed
TORONTO — William (Bill) Lougheed passed away on April 10. He is survived by his wife Una; stepchildren Niall and Luke; and two grandchildren.
Throughout his career, Lougheed...
Marriott Unveils Unified Loyalty Programs
TORONTO — Marriott International has announced plans to introduce one set of unified benefits across Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG).
Beginning in August,...
Canadian Hotel Occupancy Down 9.6 Per Cent
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — According to data from STR, the Canadian hotel industry recorded negative year-over-year results for the week of April 1 to 7. Occupancy dropped 9.6...
Calgary Marriott Downtown Unveils Mobile Dining Service
CALGARY — The Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel has introduced Mobile Dining to its Marriott-Mobile app, allowing guests to place orders directly from the app for items from...
Wyndham Brands Gaining “by Wyndham” Designation
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Wyndham Hotel Group is adding “by Wyndham” to the names of 12 of its brands — representing one of the largest name changes in...
Drake Mini Bar Opening in May
TORONTO — Drake Hotel Properties is opening Drake Mini Bar across the lobby from Drake One Fifty, in The Drake Hotel, next month. Part eatery, part bar,...
Michael Singer Celebrates 30 Years with Novotel Brand
TORONTO — Michael Singer, area general manager for Vrancor Hospitality Group, is celebrating 30 years working with Accor and the Novotel brand.
Singer began his journey in 1988...
Colliers International Hotels Assists in Hotel Sale to Genesis Hospitality Inc.
EDMONTON — Colliers International Hotels has assisted Platinum Investments Ltd. in the sale of its 239-key Edmonton Focused-Service Portfolio — consisting of the 136-room Courtyard by Marriott...
Hotel Equities to Operate New Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Toronto East
ATLANTA, Ga. — Hotel Equities is the new management firm for a new-build Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Toronto East in Ajax, Ont.
Owned by Attica Hotels Ltd....
Jim Amorosia Retires as President & CEO of G6 Hospitality
DALLAS — G6 Hospitality LLC has announced the retirement of its president and CEO Jim Amorosia. Rob Palleschi, the company’s chief Development officer, has been appointed to...
