Marriott Launches Mobile Check-in Worldwide
BETHESDA, MD. — Life just got a bit easier for Marriott travellers as the hotel company has officially launched its mobile check-in app across its global network....
Hard Rock International Launches Music Amenity Program
ORLANDO, Fla. — The team at Hard Rock International has launched ‘The Sound of Your Stay,’ a music amenity program, available at its 17 hotels worldwide. ...
Four Seasons, Fairmont May Be Taken Public
TORONTO — Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who has a majority stake in Four Seasons and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, told Bloomberg TV’s Erik Schatzker he’s considering going...
Four Seasons Applies Pinterest’s New Mapping Feature
TORONTO — Pinterest has launched Place Pins, a new mapping feature that lets users map out locations of places they’ve been by adding details such as addresses...
SilverBirch Launches Holiday Charity Campaign
VANCOUVER — SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts has launched its annual Friends-In-Need holiday campaign, which offers special rates to benefit a good cause. For any room reservation made...
Residence Inn by Marriott to Open in Ottawa
OTTAWA — The 120-suite Residence Inn by Marriott is scheduled to open in Ottawa, Ont., this week. “We are pleased with the continued growth...
Best Western Launches iPad App
PHOENIX — The Best Western To-Go app is now available on the iPad, boasting the same capabilities as Best Western’s iPhone and Android app but with...
Top 10 List Names Wickaninnish Inn as Number-1 Boutique Hotel in Canada
TORONTO — The Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, B.C. has been named the best boutique hotel in Canada, according to travel writer Nicole Feenstra’s top-10 list as posted...
Starwood Appoints VP of North America
NEW YORK — The leadership team at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has promoted Anthony Ingham to the role of VP of North America Brand Management, for...
Acclaim Hotel Gets New Owners, Management
TORONTO — Temple Hotels Inc. is building its hotel portfolio in Alberta with its newest acquisition, the Acclaim Hotel, Calgary Airport. Atlific Hotels will assume management. ...