CTC Releases 2014 Travel Trends
VANCOUVER — Chinese cruises, young travellers and peer-to-peer accommodations are among the top trends predicted for 2014, according to a recent report by the Vancouver-based Canadian Tourism...
Coast Hotels Launches Asian-inspired Restaurant Concept in B.C.
KAMPLOOPS, B.C. — Coast Kamloops Hotel in Kamloops, B.C. has opened the Asian-inspired Mama San Kitchen Bar and Lounge.
“Unlike the traditional image conjured up by the Coast...
Ice Hotel to Open Early
QUEBEC — Quebec City’s Hôtel de Glace is opening days ahead of schedule, thanks to the chilly weather that set the scene for the 44-room ice hotel...
Choice Hotels Names New COO
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Choice Hotels has promoted Patrick Pacious to the post of COO, effective Jan. 1. “Pat has been a major driver of...
Starwood and Caesars Entertainment Launch Member Benefits Partnership
LAS VEGAS, Nev. and STAMFORD, Conn. — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Caesars Entertainment Corporation have announced a partnership that will offer benefits to members of...
Driftwood Hospitality to Build Its First Hotel in Canada
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. — Driftwood Hospitality Management, a North Palm Beach, Fla.-based hotel management company, has announced it will be opening its first property in Canada,...
Microtel Inn & Suites Opens in Blackfalds, Alberta
BLACKFALDS, AB. — The third Microtel Inn & Suites with the brand’s new prototypical design has opened in Blackfalds, Alta. Heather Wormington serves as...
First of Three Hilton Hotels Opens at Calgary Airport
MCLEAN, Va. — The Hampton Inn by Hilton Calgary Airport North has opened today, marking the completion of the first development in a trio of hotels destined...
O&B and Ink to Assume F&B at Toronto’s Trump
TORONTO — Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants and Ink Entertainment — who both recently announced a joint food, lounge and event venue project in Calgary — are teaming...
Hotel Companies Recognized for Commitment to LGBT Equality
WASHINGTON — This year, 734 businesses in the U.S. — including hotel companies — were recognized for their commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality...
