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Politicians unite on short‑term rentals

OTTAWA — Trudeau, Scheer, Singh and Blanchet didn’t agree on much during last fall’s election. Yet all parties included a commitment to tax digital businesses, like Airbnb, the same way as hotels thanks to the unified…

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Marriott Canada sees uptick in select service deals

MISSISSAUGA — Marriott Canada opened 23 hotels in Canada in 2019, four each for Four Points, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites and Delta. The strongest brands in the pipeline going forward are select service hotels.

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Ingrid Jarrett takes over as BCHA president and CEO

The BC Hotel Association has appointed Ingrid Jarrett as president and CEO. Ingrid has more than three decades of experience in hospitality and tourism, and she is the first female president/CEO in the organization’s…

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IHG's planned openings in Canada for 2020

ATLANTA — IHG Hotels & Resorts will be expanding in Ontario in 2020 with a new Holiday Inn Express in Collingwood and a dual-branded Holiday Inn Express and Candlewood Suites in Kingston.

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IHG’s planned openings in Canada for 2020

ATLANTA — IHG Hotels & Resorts will be expanding in Ontario in 2020 with a new Holiday Inn Express in Collingwood and a dual-branded Holiday Inn Express and Candlewood Suites in Kingston.

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PEOPLE update as of Feb. 11, 2020

Andrew Chlebus promoted at LG. Aimbridge appoints Kevin Detz. Julie Chan-McConnell’s new job at Choice. Read about Michelle Weber at Fairfield Orillia, Shane Bage at ROO, and John Wilson at New Castle.

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OPENINGS, SALES AND RENOS Feb. 11, 2020

Travelodge openings. CBRE sells Toronto Don Valley for $102 million. Hotel Arts poolside now year round. Hotel de Glace celebrates 20 years. New hotel next to Vancouver General. Quality Inn Centre-Ville Montreal. The…

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Industry unites to fight human trafficking

TORONTO – Accor’s seminar on Human Trafficking, held Jan. 16 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, emphasized the vital role hotels have to play in curbing this problem. After all, hotels are often where it all takes place.

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Smart Serve seeks candidates for its Board

Smart Serve Ontario is a responsible alcohol beverage sales and service training program which is recognized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The Governance and Nominating Committee seeks to fill…