JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group Expands Its Canadian Division
TORONTO — JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, a U.S.-based realtor, has hired two industry veterans to lead its Canadian division and tap into growing interest from investors...
Alt Hotel Opens in Winnipeg With a No-frills Chic Concept
WINNIPEG ― The first Alt Hotel in the Western provinces officially opens today in the heart of Winnipeg's Sports, Hospitality and Entertainment District (SHED). As the first high-rise...
Starwood Retains Lazard
STAMFORD, Conn. ― Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors will be exploring a full range of strategic and financial alternatives...
Zita Cobb Captivates Crowd with Social Entrepreneurship Spirit
TORONTO ― Zita Cobb captivated the crowd of hospitality executives, educators and students at yesterday’s Icons & Innovators Breakfast Series at the Toronto Region Board of Trade.
At...
The GTHA Presents Annual Spirit Awards for Excellence To Hotel Employees
TORONTO — Excitement was the order of the day on Friday, April 24 as the Greater Toronto Hotel Association presented its annual Spirit Awards at the Metro...
Ontario Hostelry Institute Celebrates Local Champions
TORONTO —The Four Seasons Hotel Toronto was abuzz with the energy of young artisans, restaurateurs and hotel operators who heard tales of success from industry veterans last...
Apple Watch and Hotels Are Changing The Way We Travel
Apple Watch, although not in stores yet, had its official release date today. According to TechRadar, U.S. sales data suggests that in one day, Apple’s smartwatch sold...
Canadian Business Travellers Want More Value
TORONTO — Hotels are missing the mark in a couple of key areas, according to a recent study of Canadian business travellers commissioned by Toronto-based Active International...
Federal Government Supports Canadian Tourism in New Budget
OTTAWA — Canada’s tourism industry was recognized in yesterday’s federal government budget, which is a positive sign for the industry.
“Economic Action Plan 2015 proposes to provide additional...
Red Roof Inn to Enter Canadian Market
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Red Roof Inn has signed a 20-year deal with developer Glenn Squires to build and brand 40 hotels across Canada, with the support of...
