The Star: Talon’s Val Levitan Resigns
TORONTO — Val Levitan has resigned from his post as president and CEO of Talon International Development Inc., the real-estate development company behind the Trump International Hotel...
Weyburn, Sask., Residents Celebrate Microtel Groundbreaking
WEYBURN, Sask. — Community members and dignitaries gathered in Weyburn, Sask., recently to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Microtel Weyburn. Located at Grace Street and...
Days Inn Enters Newfoundland
TORONTO — Realstar Hospitality has premiered its first Days Inn on the Rock, with the opening of the Days Inn - Stephenville, in Stephenville, N.L. ...
TripAdvisor Names 2013 Certificate of Excellence Winners
KELOWNA, B.C. — TripAdvisor has released its list of 2013 Certificate of Excellence Winners and Canada has not been forgotten with properties such as B.C.’s Best Western...
CHIC Offers Promising Insight into Canadian Hotel Economy
TORONTO — More than 450 CEOs, hotel owners, franchisees and suppliers gathered at Toronto’s Hilton hotel this week to attend the 2013 Canadian Hotel Investment Conference, where...
Tourism Montreal Rolls Out Social Media Campaign
MONTREAL — Tourisme Montréal is aiming to beef up tourism to the city by spending $10 million in promotions, public relations and sales initiatives in order to...
Robert McLaughlin Joins Sequel Hotels as President, COO
HUNTSVILLE, Ont. — Robert McLaughlin is the new president and COO of Sequel Hospitality Investments Inc. “We are confident Robert will be an outstanding...
Temple Hotels Acquires Holiday Inn in Alberta
WINNIPEG — Temple Hotels has acquired Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in Sherwood Park, Alta., for $15.15 million. The hotel features 90 guestrooms,...
Plans for a Toronto Casino Are Dead
TORONTO — Following months of controversy and debate, Toronto councillors have voted against developing a casino complex in the city. "We have been through...
Starwood Inks Multi-year Renewable Energy Deal
STAMFORD, Conn. — Starwood Hotels and Resorts has inked a multi-year agreement with NRG Energy, Inc., a Princeton, N.J.-based solar power developer, to introduce renewable energy sources...
