Buca to Open at Four Seasons Toronto

TORONTO — It looks like Daniel Boulud’s Café Boulud isn’t the only high-profile restaurant opening in the new Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, set to open in Yorkville...

Accor to Sell Motel 6 and Studio 6

NEW YORK — Accor, the worldwide hospitality giant, has entered into a deal to sell Motel 6 and Studio 6, an extended-stay economy chain, to asset manager...

Toronto Tops Domestic Destinations

TORONTO — Toronto is the top travel spot for Canadians exploring the Great White North, according to a recent Hotel Price Index (HPI) survey, which tracks the...

Four Seasons Toronto Auction Expected to Fetch Millions

TORONTO — A piece of Toronto hotel history can be yours for the right price at the Four Seasons Hotel auction to be held at the property’s...

Choice Convention Offers Optimistic Outlook

TORONTO — The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, was packed with 5,000 Choice hotel owners and executives this week, from May 15 to...

Days Inns Canada Launches Refreshed Website

TORONTO — Days Inns Canada has re-launched its website with a new design and expanded functionality that is intended to drive more direct bookings. ...

CRDA Annual Conference Offers Insights

TORONTO — The Canadian Resort Development Association’s (CRDA) 2012 Annual Conference kicked off yesterday with an eye-opening address from Ross Perlmutter, president and CEO of CRDA. ...

U.S. Hotels Plan to Offer Small, Tech-equipped Meeting Rooms

ARLINGTON, Va. — Hotels in the U.S. are testing small, tech-equipped meeting room spaces as an alternative to holding meetings in hotel lobbies. "Hotels...

Groupe Germain Plans Ottawa Expansion

QUEBEC — Groupe Germain, a Quebec-based boutique hotel operator, is strategizing an expansion into the Ottawa market, according to the Ottawa Business Journal. According...

Hyatt Launches “Thoughtfully-Sourced” Food Program

CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of its “Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served” initiative for its brand that will focus on sourcing and providing food...