The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) has partnered with the BC Hotel Association (BCHA) to announce the launch of a comprehensive workforce training program designed to address the ongoing labour…
Ruby Dhalla, a former member of parliament for Brampton—Springdale, has officially entered the race for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada. If successful, she would make history as the first woman of Indian…
According to the Q4 2024 Canada Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), Canada’s total construction pipeline has reached record-breaking counts of 333 projects/43,413 rooms, showing robust…
Four Seasons has reported that it is advancing its growth strategy with an expanded global portfolio of hotels, resorts, and residences, while broadening its offerings in luxury travel across land, sea, and air. The…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is planning for continued expansion and innovation in 2025 after a milestone-filled 2024. The company aims to enhance its upscale and lifestyle brands while leveraging technology to improve…
Tourism drove $8.8 billion into Toronto’s economy last year, the highest level of visitor spending ever recorded in the city, according to the year-end report Toronto’s Visitor Economy: 2024 Market Performance…
A Finnish developer has unveiled plans for a 250-room floating hotel on Vancouver's waterfront, promising a unique, environmentally friendly addition to the city’s hospitality sector.
Catherine Velie has been named general manager of the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, effective March 17th, 2025.
Mark Sparrow has been appointed executive vice president, CBRE Hotels institutional hotel group at CBRE in New York where he will lead the group's development and overall growth strategy in the region.
The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport has appointed Clement Chan as executive chef of its signature dining outlet, the apron. Chan, a seasoned culinary professional with nearly two decades of experience, brings…
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.