Newly Signed DoubleTree by Hilton in Halifax

HALIFAX — Hilton Worldwide announced the signing of a new hotel in Halifax — The Hollis Halifax, A DoubleTree Suites by Hilton. "We're thrilled...

Karan Suri Named Executive Chef at Fairmont Vancouver Airport

VANCOUVER — Following several international posts, Karan Suri has been appointed executive chef at The Fairmont Vancouver Airport. Born and raised in India...

Homewood Suites Expands in Waterloo/St. Jacobs

MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton’s brands are spreading throughout the Waterloo/St. Jacobs, Ont. market, with the recent opening of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs, its second...

Vancouver Island Resort Tops Most Expensive List in North America

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. — A night at the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort near Tofino will set you back approximately $3,681 for two guests during July and August, making...

IHG Expands Offering in Western Canada

ATLANTA — The Atlanta-based InterContinental Hotels Group has expanded its portfolio in Western Canada with the opening of two hotels under the Holiday Inn Express umbrella. ...

Chef Svenne Joins Winnipeg’s Inn at the Forks

WINNIPEG — Ben Sparrow, CEO of Sparrow Hotels, has appointed Alex Svenne executive chef of Inn at the Forks in Winnipeg. The former...

Holloway Acquires Controlling Interest of Super 8 St. John’s, N.L.

HALIFAX — Holloway Lodging Corp. has acquired an additional 35-per-cent interest in the Super 8 hotel in St. John’s, N.L for $2.1 million. The company previously owned...

Serge Simard Appointed GM of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

TORONTO — Hospitality veteran Serge Simard has been chosen to take the helm at Montreal’s Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel, replacing Richard Payette, who has retired after...

Vancouver’s L’Hermitage Hotel Makes Expedia.ca Top 100 List

TORONTO — Vancouver’s L'Hermitage Hotel is the only Canadian property to have made Expedia.ca’s 2014 list of Insiders' Select rankings. The list recognizes...

Vancouver Bartender to Represent Canada

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Pacific Rim’s Grant Sceney was crowned Canada’s best bartender at the Diageo World Class Canada bartending competition and will represent the country later...