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PEOPLE update Jan. 28, 2020

Amy Ballard moves to Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley. IHG promotes Heather Balsley and Jennifer Gribble. Kent Murray is now a dual GM. New chef at Sudbury Lodge. IHG Owners Association Board changes.

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NEWS BRIEFS Jan. 28, 2020

Wyndham responds to Coronavirus. Destination Canada’s visitor spending reports. Hilton launches 18th brand. Int’l. arrivals for Canada in October. Accor eliminates single use plastics. Ryerson scholarship honours Bill…

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STR looks at Canada’s 2019 hotel performance

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — The overall performance of Canadian hotels was more negative than positive: occupancy was down 1.3 per cent, while ADR was up 1.2 per cent and RevPAR was almost the same as in 2018, down just 0.2…

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Chemistry Consulting’s changing of the guard

VICTORIA — Chemistry Consulting, the Victoria-based human resource consulting company owned and run by Frank Bourree and Christine (Stoneman) Willow for the past 14 years, has new owners.

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Develop Your Leaders and Rising Stars at Aspire!

This April, the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is launching Aspire, its new professional development event for housekeeping, front office, human resources, and administration supervisors and managers.

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Marriott expands Fairfield presence in Canada

MISSISSAUGA — When Paul Loehr became regional VP of Lodging Development for Marriott Canada almost two years ago, he noticed that Fairfield was underrepresented here; it’s catching up quickly.

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THE WINNERS' CIRCLE Jan. 14, 2020

Coast gets charitable. Gingerbread displays at Canadian Fairmont hotels. Pan Pacific Whistler named Canada's best ski resort again. Reetu Gupta's award. Santas ski free at Blue Mountain. Wyndham Rewards a winner with…

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New market makers and a disruption specialist

TORONTO – Keynote Peter Yesawich, will provide insights about the Canadian lodging industry's next generation of guests at the HAC's 2020 Conference on Feb. 25. Delegates will also have a chance to meet “disruption…