Employees at the Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Montreal walked off the job over the weekend, demanding better pay, working conditions and training. This follows the 24-hour surprise strike held by workers at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel last Monday, as reported by CBC News.
Barry Eidlin, an associate professor of sociology at McGill University with a focus on labour policy, says the hotel industry is playing catch-up after taking big hits during the pandemic.
In 2019, the average price for a room was $192 per night, but went down to $143 per night in 2020 with an average occupancy rate of 21 per cent.
Workers bore the brunt of the pandemic dip since they couldn’t work.
A wildfire that has been raging in Jasper National Park for days has reached the townsite, forcing evacuations and causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure including two hotels—the Fairmont Jasper Park…
Slated to open in 2027, RIMAP Hospitality has announced that it has broken ground on the Renaissance Marriott Ottawa—a 230-room hotel in downtown Ottawa situated at 395 Slater Street.
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has announced the appointment of Beth McMahon as its new president and CEO, effective September 16, 2024. An award-winning association leader, McMahon brings extensive experience to…
Days Inns - Canada celebrated the recent grand opening of its Summerside, Prince Edward Island hotel. The Days Inn & Suites received local officials, valued guests and media representatives at the event.
