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...
Study Shows Frequent Travellers Aren’t Signing Up To OTA Loyalty Programs
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Online travel agency (OTA) websites may steal a chunk of online bookings from hotel companies, but it turns out many consumers aren’t signing up...
Industry Leaders Fêted at Kostuch Media’s 25th Anniversary Pinnacle Awards
TORONTO — In Toronto-based Kostuch Media’s biggest and most lavish awards ceremony yet, the magazine publisher celebrated its 25th annual Pinnacle Awards — honouring the best and...
Choice Hotels Canada Talks Development with Franchisees
TORONTO — As any smart franchise developer knows, the success of a franchise concept is always contingent on having the right franchises, and arming those franchisees with...
Michele McKenzie Named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women
TORONTO — Michele McKenzie, president and CEO of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), is being recognized for her impact on women’s leadership roles, at the Women’s Executive...
Sheraton Parkway Raises Cash for Movember
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — The team at Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel in Richmond Hill, Ont. ended its inaugural Movember fundraising efforts in style, raising $5,760 and...
HAC Names 2013 Hall of Fame Award Recipients
OTTAWA — The team at the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has announced this year’s Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence winners. “The goal of...
Hilton to Raise Up to $2.37 Billion in IPO
MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton Worldwide Inc., which is owned by Blackstone Group LP, is expecting to raise up to $2.37 billion for its U.S. initial public offering,...
Oak Bay Beach Hotel Wins Top Honours at Commercial Building Awards
VICTORIA, B.C. — The owners of the Oak Bay Beach Hotel have a lot to celebrate as they mark their first birthday this weekend, just days after...
Fortis Properties Announces Best Western Plus Conversion in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — Fortis Properties Corp. has announced plans to convert the former Greenwood Inn and Suites Winnipeg to the Best Western Plus Winnipeg Airport hotel. ...
