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Mixed use a growing part of IHG pipeline

TORONTO — Mixed-use developments such as the SAMM Developments Regal Plaza project that broke ground recently, are becoming a more common part of the IHG landscape, said Jonathan Lund, regional vice-president, Canada.

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REOPENINGS, SALES AND RENOS Oct. 13, 2020

Old Strathcona reno uncovers history. Hyatt Place Moncton now open. New Holiday Inn Express in Brandon, Man. Hazelton Hotel completes its reno. Empty Red Deer Hotels consider multi-family housing. Drake Hotel opens…

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Canada gets its first Radisson Blu

TORONTO — “It’s got the best location in Toronto, right at the foot of the CN tower, with views of downtown and the lake. It’s downtown with kind of a resort feel.” So says Nathalie Lalonde, GM, when asked what’s so…

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AHLA: Should I convert my hotel to housing?

EDMONTON — It’s a subject that’s topical in a province that was hit by adversity long before COVID reared its ugly head. Some hotels are considering repurposing their property into affordable housing, such as seniors’…

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PEOPLE update as of Oct. 13, 2020

Sabrina Bhangoo now AVP at Manulife. Ryan McRae joins Hotel Equities. Pierre Gauvin promoted to Colliers in N.B. IHG’s new SVP Analytics and Insights. Accor has new South American CEO.

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New chair and 3 regional chapters for ORHMA

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) has appointed Jesse Hamilton, general manager of Deerhurst Resort located in the town of Huntsville, as its new chairman of the board. The…

Ribbon Cutting Hyatt Place Mississauga
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Hyatt Place, Luxe Convention Centre for Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre is now open along with a show stopping convention centre. They celebrated with a socially-distanced ribbon cutting Sept. 21. Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie —…