Best Western Premier Continues Expansion
PHOENIX — Best Western is continuing its global expansion with the opening of its first premier properties in Australia and Russia. “The Best Western...
Starwood Opens First Dual-branded Ski Resort in China
STAMFORD, Conn. — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is opening Sheraton Changbaishan Resort and The Westin Changbaishan Resort in China, its first dual-branded ski resort. ...
Tryp By Wyndham Opens First Hotel in Panama
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Wyndham Hotel Group has opened its first hotel in Panama, as the company expands into the Latin market. The 92-room Tryp...
Favour Grows For Japanese Food
LONDON — Japanese food is winning over the world, according to a recent Hotels.com worldwide food survey of more than 27,000 travellers who rank Italian food (32...
Montreal Hyatt’s Employees Strike
MONTREAL — Hyatt Regency Hotel employees in Montreal took to the picket lines for a one-day strike yesterday, reports CBC News. According to the...
Tallest Hotel in Canada Reportedly Approved For Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS — A $500-million plan to build the tallest five-star hotel in Canada has been unanimously approved by city council, reports the QMI Agency. ...
Hyatt Responds to Unite Here As Part of Ongoing Dispute
CHICAGO — While union leaders at Unite Here, which represents Hyatt Hotels employees, are calling for a global boycott of the hotel chain following a long-standing dispute...
Fairmont to Debut in India
TORONTO — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is preparing to make its debut in India, with the launch of a 255-room hotel in Jaipur Aug.9. ...
Cascadia Hotel & Suites to Re-open as Residence Inn by Marriott
VANCOUVER — Marriott International is scheduled to reopen the Cascadia Hotel & Suites as a Residence Inn by Marriott in Vancouver Friday, July 27. ...
Days Inn Calgary Northwest Opens
TORONTO — Realstar Hospitality has opened Days Inn - Calgary Northwest. “This hotel is a fantastic addition to the Days Inn brand and not...