Marriott and AHLA Alienate Powerful Foes Over Wi-Fi Petition
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Telecom giants Microsoft and Google have released statements to America’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opposing a Wi-Fi blocking plan in the hospitality industry.
Microsoft Corporations’...
DoubleTree by Hilton Enters Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — McLean, Va.-based Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton are starting the new year on a high note, announcing the opening of The Hollis Halifax –...
Hotel Saskatchewan Added to Marriott Autograph Collection
WINNIPEG — Temple Hotels Inc. is reconstituting The Hotel Saskatchewan to join the acclaimed Autograph Collection by Marriott.
“Temple is honoured to have The Hotel Saskatchewan join...
Accor Opens Miami Corporate Office
MIAMI — The team at Accor North America, Central America and the Caribbean, is now operating out of a new head office in Miami.
The company consolidated...
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites London Open for Business
LONDON, Ont. ─ The new 143-room Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites London has opened following a $5-million renovation of its guestrooms and public spaces by its owners,...
Accor Re-launches Website
PARIS — Accorhotels.com, Accor's multi-brand booking portal, has been unveiled with a new look and focus on travel preparation and planning. The new web...
Hotwire Announces Top Canadian Destination Deals Over the Holidays
SAN FRANCISCO — The discount travel site Hotwire.com has unveiled a list of the top domestic destinations with the biggest price drops in Canada over Christmas weekend,...
Marriott Launches F&B Concept Lab
BETHESDAY, Md. — Marriott International has launched Canvas, a global incubator designed to help entrepreneurs realize their vision for F&B concepts in the company’s hotels. ...
Oxford Properties Acquires Park Hyatt Toronto
TORONTO — Oxford Properties is the new owner of the 346-room Park Hyatt Toronto hotel.
The Toronto-based Oxford Properties purchased the property from an affiliate of Hyatt...
Drew Coles Appointed President and CEO of InnVest REIT
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Mississauga, Ont.-based InnVest REIT’s Board of Trustees has appointed Andrew (Drew) Coles as president and CEO, effective late January. Coles...
