Booking.com Launches Travel App for Apple Watch
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Booking.com announced today the launch of its Booking Now app for the Apple Watch.
"At Booking.com, we're dedicated to empowering travellers to simply search and...
Starwood Introduces Tribute Portfolio
STAMFORD, Conn. ― Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has introduced Tribute Portfolio, the company’s 10th brand and second collection of independent hotels.
With a focus on four-star,...
Canadian Hotel Investment on the Upswing
TORONTO ― Canada’s lodging investment market continued its upward trend in 2014, with deal volume increasing by 28 per cent year-over-year, reaching $1.46 billion, according to the...
Silver Hotel Group Acquires Radisson Suite Hotel Toronto Airport
TORONTO ― Colliers International Hotels has announced the sale of the Radisson Suite Hotel Toronto Airport on behalf of Mississauga, Ont.-based InnVest REIT to Mississauga, Ont.-based Silver...
Daily Mail: Chinese Investors Expected to Buy Blackstone’s Stake in Hilton
NEW YORK — There are rumours The Blackstone Group may sell its stake in McLean, Va.-based Hilton Worldwide to a Chinese consortium, reports the Daily Mail UK.
Following...
Marriott to Release Second Original Short Film
BETHESDA, Md. ― Marriott International’s Content Studio has teamed with the company’s flagship brand, Marriott Hotels, to produce French Kiss, its second original short film.
French Kiss comes...
Westin Grand Vancouver Acquired By Pacific Reach Properties
VANCOUVER ― Toronto-based Colliers International Hotels has announced the sale of The Westin Grand Vancouver, located near the city’s trendy Gastown and Yaletown neighbourhoods.
A majority interest in...
Waramaug Hospitality with Superior Lodging to Acquire Rights for Travelodge Canada
CALGARY — Florida-based Waramaug Hospitality Canada LLC, in partnership with Alberta’s Superior Lodging Corporation, announced today the purchase of the master licence rights to Travelodge Canada from...
Nathan Brown Joins Fairmont Pacific Rim as Executive Chef
VANCOUVER ― Nathan Brown is back on home turf in Canada, joining Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim as executive chef. The Ontario native has arrived on Canada's West...
Former Quality Inn Converts to Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites
CASTLEGAR, B.C. ― Cleveland, Ohio-based Vantage Hospitality Group has announced the addition of a two-diamond, CAA-approved Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites (CBVI) in Castlegar, B.C.
Formerly a...
