Newmarket gains a Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites NEWMARKET, Ont. – Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites is the new flag atop the 100-room hotel formerly known as the Holiday Inn Express in Newmarket, Ontario. CFO Capital led the financing that underpinned the change, securing a fixed-rate of 3.42 per cent on a seven-year term to […]
Newmarket
gains a Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites
NEWMARKET, Ont. – Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites is the new flag atop the 100-room hotel formerly known as the Holiday Inn Express in Newmarket, Ontario.
CFO Capital led the financing that underpinned the change, securing a fixed-rate of 3.42 per cent on a seven-year term to get the deal done.
The transaction occurred a week into the
COVID-19 pandemic. CFO Capital noted that it went ahead “despite the economic
volatility and uncertainty in the market.” However, the transaction showed that
that opportunities still exist despite economic uncertainties.
Travelodge by Wyndham opens in Regina
REGINA, Sask. – Travelodge Canada opened
its first property of 2020 in Regina on March 11 with the Travelodge by Wyndham
Regina.
“This hotel offers a tremendous guest experience with fantastic amenities and a convenient location only minutes from the international airport and many attractions in downtown Regina,” said Trevor Hagel, executive vice-president, operations, with Travelodge Canada.
The non-smoking hotel offers several
complimentary offerings, includes free WiFi and breakfast offerings. Guests
have access to a heated indoor pool, hot tub and onsite fitness centre.
In addition, the 151-room hotel is
pet-friendly.
The property is one of more than 100
Travelodge by Wyndham and Thriftlodge branded hotels across Canada. Other
recent opening announcements include Travelodge by Wyndham Edson and Travelodge
by Wyndham McBride.
Travelodge by Wyndham Timmins also
announced its official re-launch on February 26 after completing extensive
renovations.
Moncton
welcomes new Thriftlodge
Moncton, N.B. – The Thriftlodge Moncton officially began operations on March 11. The pet friendly, 47-room hotel is a non-smoking property that offers guests free WiFi and free breakfast, access to its indoor pool, complimentary onsite parking and a convenient location that is close to a selection of public transportation options. “We are happy to announce the opening of a new Thriftlodge property in Atlantic Canada, a hotel which offers our guests a simple stay, near the heart of adventure,” said Trevor Hagel, executive vice-president, operations with Travelodge Canada. “[It] is located close to many nearby parks, dining and shopping options which will allow guests to make the most of their stay.”
The Ontario government has given the green light to Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) to redevelop the Toronto Power Generating Station (TPGS) into a five-star boutique hotel near the brink of Niagara Falls.
Mundi Hotel Enterprises Inc. has added a prominent property to its portfolio with the acquisition of the hotel component in Highline Metrotown, a mixed-use tower in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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