Destination Canada Reports April Tourism Growth
VANCOUVER — Destination Canada’s (DC) latest Tourism Snapshot reveled April 2017 to be a record-breaking month. During the month, Canada welcomed more than 1.3 million visitors (up...
Bargaining Underway With Several Prominent B.C. Hotels
VANCOUVER — Unifor, a union representing more than 18,000 workers in Canada, is working with several hotels in downtown Vancouver and Victoria to help hospitality workers share...
Wyndham Worldwide Releases 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, N.J. — Wyndham Worldwide recently released its 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR) — which reflects the company’s aspirations to care for people, preserve the...
Saving Space: Top Trends in Hotel Kitchen Design
The front-of-house is a vital aspect of restaurant planning, whether it’s a buffet-style breakfast room, or a three-meal-a-day, upscale restaurant. While kitchen design may not have the...
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to Open in Kuala Lumpur
TORONTO — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with property developer, Venus Assets Sdn Bhd, has announced plans to build a Four Seasons Hotel in Kuala...
Ken Kirkby Named Wyndham’s GM of the Year
CALGARY — Ken Kirkby, GM of Super 8 Peterborough, Ont., has been named General Manager of the Year by Wyndham Hotel Group.
“Ken Kirkby is one of those...
Putting on a New Face
Creating a design that meets the needs and expectations of the millennial traveller, while making sure to keep the ambiance guests look for when visiting a ski...
Trends in Hotel in-room Entertainment Systems
The term “in-room entertainment” doesn’t capture the essence of the space a hotel guest enjoys, nor is it even a true reflection of that guest’s needs. Entertainment...
Tourisme Montréal Creates Alliance to Attract Tourism Investments
MONTREAL — Tourisme Montréal has announced a new initiative with the aim of diversifying Montreal’s tourist attractions and is seeking new investors in the interest of achieving...
Hotel Loyalty Programs Play Important Role in Corporate Travel Programs
ALEXANDRIA, VA –Two-thirds (66 per cent) of corporate travel managers agree hotel loyalty programs play at least a “slightly important” role in their negotiations with hotels and...
