Hilton Announces 48-Hour Cancellation Policy For Canada, U.S.
MCLEAN, Va. — Beginning on July 31, guests looking cancel a booked room at a Hilton hotel will need to do so two-days ahead of time or...
Canadian Hotel Occupancy Up Slightly
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — The Canadian hotel industry recorded positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of July 9 to 15, according to...
Travelodge Canada Opens New Location in Quebec
CALGARY — Travelodge Canada will open a new property in Baie Comeau, Que. — located within the area's main shopping and entertainment area.
Owned by 9210 8224 Quebec...
Transat to Sell Interest in Ocean Hotels
MONTREAL — Transat A.T. Inc. has signed an agreement with H10 Hotels for the sale of its minority interest in Ocean Hotels for $190 million.
In a release,...
RLHC Files Lawsuit against Hard Rock
SPOKANE, Wash. — Red Lion Hotels Corporation (RLHC) has filed a lawsuit against Hard Rock Café International in federal court in New York. The complaint alleges, among...
Mobile Apps Becoming Central To Hotel Experience: J.D. Power
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Mobile apps are now as important to the hotel-guest experience as competitive room prices and amenities, finds J.D. Power.
According to the J.D. Power...
Vancouver Island University Introduces new Graduate-level Business Program
NANAIMO, B.C. — Vancouver Island University (VIU) has launched a new graduate-level program that aims to give people with no formal business education the information they need...
Choice Hotels Canada Opens New Corporate Office
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Choice Hotels Canada celebrated the move to its new Canadian corporate office in Mississauga, Ont. last week. Located at the Spectrum SQ development, the...
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...