First 24-Hours of a Vacation Can Make or Break the Trip
TORONTO — Canadians say that the first 24-hours of their vacation is crucial, according to a study by Booking.com.
According to the research, nearly half of Canadian travellers...
Hamilton Hotels Eyeing New Fee
HAMILTON, Ont. — Some Hamilton hotel owners are looking to add a three-per-cent fee to hotel bills this year, according to CBC News.
The Hospitality Hamilton partner-steering committee...
Travel + Leisure Announces 2017 World’s Best Awards
TORONTO — Travel + Leisure has released the 2017 edition of its World’s Best Awards.
Every year, Travel + Leisure asks readers to identify their favourite travel destinations...
Choice Hotels Announces Senior Leadership Succession Plan
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Effective Jan. 1, 2018, Patrick Pacious will take on the role of president and CEO of Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Pacious, who serves as president...
Canadian Hotel Occupancy Down in July
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — The Canadian hotel industry slowed in the first two weeks of July, posting mixed year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the...
First Canadian Management Corp. Acquires Charlottetown Inn & Conference Centre
VANCOUVER — First Canadian Management Corp. (FCMC), through its affiliated companies, has completed the acquisition of the 143-room Charlottetown Inn & Conference Centre.
A well-known landmark in the...
Four Seasons, Trump Hotels Suffer Data Breach
TORONTO — Trump International Hotels Management LLC and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts suffered data breaches after a cyber-attack compromised Sabre Corp.’s central reservation system.
The breach is...
Group Germain Announces New Appointments
MONTREAL — Group Germain Hotels has announced several new appointments within the company.
Monique Strouvens joined Group Germain this winter as vice-president of Sales and Marketing. Strouvens boasts...
Choice Hotels Canada Adds Five New Properties in the Second Quarter
TORONTO — Choice Hotels Canada opened five hotels during the second quarter of 2017, bringing the total number of properties in the system to 331.
“Choice Hotels continues...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to Open Hotel in Bloor-Yorkville
SAN FRANCISCO — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has announced plans for a four-star Kimpton hotel in Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood.
With an opening date planned for mid-2018, Kimpton’s boutique...
