The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto has appointed Shane Downey as managing director. Downey brings a wealth of experience in large hotel operations as well as a very broad experience having worked in 5-star luxury,…
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Janak Bhawnani has been appointed chief operating officer at Easton’s Group of Hotels. His prior role was chief hospitality officer. He has worked with Easton’s for close to eight years.
The Muskoka hospitality market has expanded with the opening of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gravenhurst Muskoka. The 106-room property, owned by Hamza Akram Holdings Inc., represents Marriott’s latest…
Barry Sternlicht, the visionary behind the original Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is set to reintroduce the Starwood brand nearly a decade after its acquisition by Marriott International.
Halifax’s hotel market is undergoing a significant revitalization, driven by strong population growth, increasing capital investments, and several major infrastructure projects, according to a recent report by By Lea…
The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) has announced the appointment of Paul Hawes as its new president and CEO. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the travel and hospitality sectors in Canada…
Atlific Hotels has announced the addition of the Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel to its portfolio of managed properties. Located just 30 minutes from Vancouver International Airport and 40 minutes from the U.S. border,…
Canada’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were the highest for any year on record, according to CoStar’s 2024 data.
Elie Sassine has joined W Toronto as general manager. He most recently comes from St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Toronto. Before that, Sassine held senior roles at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Marriott…
Canada’s tourism industry is on track for measured growth in 2025, with potential tailwinds from a weakened Canadian dollar and evolving domestic spending patterns. According to a recent report from the Business…
Germain Hotels and Reliance Properties have announced a recent partnership to open Le Germain Hotel Vancouver.
Spanish hotel chain RIU Hotels & Resorts is set to open its first Canadian establishment, the Riu Plaza Toronto, in late 2025. This addition will expand the company's urban portfolio to 12 properties worldwide.
Canada’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were its highest for any February on record, according to data from CoStar.