Zita Cobb Named Honorary Fellow At Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
OTTAWA ― Ottawa’s Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has selected Zita Cobb to receive its 2015 Honorary Fellowship, which recognizes individuals who employ design for social...
Manga Acquires Fairfield Inn and Suites Toronto Airport
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Fairfield Inn and Suites Toronto Airport is Manga Hotels’ newest acquisition, bringing another Marriott-branded property to the Mississauga, Ont.-based company’s portfolio.
The 170-room...
HAC Members Prepare for National Conference in February
TORONTO ― It’s that time of year, and hotel execs are gearing up for the Ottawa-based Hotel Association of Canada's (HAC) national conference taking place from Feb....
Gupta Group Acquires 3.2-acre Site for Mixed-Use Development
MARKHAM, Ont. ― The Markham, Ont.-based Gupta Group/Easton's Group has acquired 4050 Yonge St. from Build Toronto for an undisclosed amount. The 3.2-acre uptown site offers direct...
Expedia Introduces Real-Time Hotel Products
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Expedia has announced two new products for hotels that allow hotel operators to access information and respond in real time.
The new Real Time Feedback...
Marriott International Named MIPTV Brand of the Year
BETHESDA, Md. — Bethesda, Md.-based Marriott International has been named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year in recognition of its innovative all-screens initiative through its Global Content...
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Creating Healthy Eating Program
DENHAM, U.K. — Following the healthy lifestyles trend, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Teresa Cutter, one of Australia’s leading authorities on healthy cooking, to...
Starwood Hotels Ends 2014 with 74 New Hotels, Continued Growth in 2015
STAMFORD, Conn. — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is celebrating a year of growth with news it opened 74 new hotels in 2014, representing approximately 15,000 rooms...
Marriott and AHLA Alienate Powerful Foes Over Wi-Fi Petition
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Telecom giants Microsoft and Google have released statements to America’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opposing a Wi-Fi blocking plan in the hospitality industry.
Microsoft Corporations’...
DoubleTree by Hilton Enters Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — McLean, Va.-based Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton are starting the new year on a high note, announcing the opening of The Hollis Halifax –...
