Ottawa Hotels Receive CAA/AAA Designation
OTTAWA — CAA North & East Ontario (CAANEO) has announced five Ottawa-based hotels demonstrating hospitality excellence and earning a CAA/AAA Four-Diamond rating for 2013. ...
Motel 6 Network Opens 63 Locations in 2012
DALLAS — The Texas-based G6 Hospitality — one of America’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging — had a good year in 2012 with the opening of 57...
Days Inn Announces 100th Property at 2013 Canada Conference
TORONTO — The 2013 Days Inn Canada conference kicked off yesterday, when more than 100 Days Inn franchisees and corporate staff from across Canada gathered at the...
Choice Hotels Announces Promotions
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Choice Hotel International has announced several promotions: Mike Shemer has been named VP of Business Planning, John Bonds is becoming SVP of Strategy...
Best Western Debuts in Kazakhstan
ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Best Western is expanding its international portfolio by opening its newest property, the Best Western Plus Atakent Park Hotel, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. ...
HAC Recognizes Westin Ottawa’s Green Commitment
TORONTO — The Westin Ottawa was presented with The Energy and Environment Hall of Fame Award last night at the Hotel Association of Canada’s (HAC) 100th Anniversary...
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Airport Refresh Is Completed
TORONTO — The Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Airport hotel has undergone a $1-million refresh and now targets guests who want to “stay their way,” an idea which...
Paul Verciglio to Retire After 52 Years in Hospitality
TORONTO — Paul Verciglio, GM of Toronto’s Park Hyatt Hotel, is wrapping up his 52-year hospitality career as he prepares to retire Feb. 8. ...
OHI Announces 2013 Gold Award Winners
TORONTO — The Ontario Hostelry Institute (OHI) has announced this year’s Gold Award Honorees, commending hospitality leaders in the province. “The 2013 OHI Gold...
New B.C. Food, Drink and Lodging Expo to Launch in October
VANCOUVER — Industry heavyweights have joined to launch a new show that will bring together the foodservice and hospitality industry in a one-stop shop. ...
