Alana Baker Leaves HAC to Pursue New Role
OTTAWA — Alana Baker, Hotel Association of Canada’s (HAC) vice-president of Policy & Public Affairs has left the association to lead the Government Relations department at the...
Ontario Tourism-Recovery Program Launches This Month
TORONTO — The Ontario government has confirmed that the $100-million Ontario Tourism-Recovery Program is launching this month to support tourism businesses in the attraction, accommodation and leisure-travel...
Coming Soon: The Pearle Hotel and Spa
BURLINGTON, Ont. — The Pearle Hotel and Spa will open on Burlington’s waterfront on November 1 2021. The 151-room urban retreat, just steps from Lake Ontario, is...
Lord Elgin Hotel Set to Re-Open after 18 Months
OTTAWA — The Lord Elgin Hotel will be re-opening on Oct. 1, 2021 after being closed for 558 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It’s been a long...
Gaurav Kapoor Named Executive Chef at Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
TORONTO — The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto has named Gaurav Kapoor, who has been with the hotel since July 2010, as its executive chef.
“We’re excited to promote GK...
K2 Group Named One of Canada’s Top-Growing Companies
TORONTO — K2 Group, an independent investment company, has been named one of Canada’s Top- Growing Companies in 2021 by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business...
Ontario Expands Capacity Limits at Sports and Event Venues
TORONTO — Ontario has expanded the capacity limits at large event spaces, including concert venues, theatres and sports stadiums.
“With public health and healthcare indicators stable and proof...
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Appoints Colin Henderson as Chef de Cuisine of Café Boulud
TORONTO — Chef Colin Henderson is the new chef de cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto’s Café Boulud. Most recently, Henderson held the position of sous chef,...
Harriet’s Toronto Opens at 1 Hotel Toronto
TORONTO — The h.wood Group, in partnership with 1 Hotel Toronto and Mohari Hospitality, is introducing Harriet’s Toronto, the city’s newest all-season rooftop destination. This is the...
U.S. Extends Land-Border Closures with Canada and Mexico, Eases Other Travel Measures
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is extending the land-border closures with Canada and Mexico until at least Oct. 21, 2021, while all fully vaccinated Americans have been...
