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Rising insurance costs in a hardening market

Hoteliers across Canada face rising insurance costs, with some rates three times as high as last year. How can hoteliers work with insurance companies to mitigate risk and lower the cost of premiums?

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DoubleTree growth + Five Feet to Fitness

MCLEAN, Va. — DoubleTree by Hilton global head Shawn McAteer says Canada exemplifies the Hilton brand's versatility, and that a new in-room fitness option adds to the brand's appeal.

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Largest Travelodge serves downtown Montréal

MONTREAL — At 244 rooms, Travelodge Montréal is the largest of the brand in Canada, it caters to business people, families and backpackers seeking an economical option in a central location.

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COMMENT: Bye bye itty bitty bottles

IHG made the news recently by saying it would replace those miniature toiletries with bulk-size products in its 5,600 hotels and 843,000 guest rooms by 2021. A great move — but editor Colleen Isherwood voices some ideas…

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Guests vs. pests fight heats up in summer

Warmer weather means more time travelling, vacationing and exploring the great outdoors. But while guests are busy relaxing and enjoying higher temperatures, pests are slowly crawling out of their hiding places in your…

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THE WINNERS' CIRCLE Aug. 13, 2019

BW first in guest satisfaction. Super 8s win TripAdvisor awards. Destination Employment grads. Days Inns' summer promo. Fogo Island makes top 10. La Châine des Rôtisseurs comes to Calgary. Marriott Bonvoy tops rankings.…

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THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE Aug. 13, 2019

BW first in guest satisfaction. Super 8s win TripAdvisor awards. Destination Employment grads. Days Inns’ summer promo. Fogo Island makes top 10. La Châine des Rôtisseurs comes to Calgary. Marriott Bonvoy tops rankings.…

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Canadian hotel construction hits all‑time high

PORTSMOUTH, NH—Lodging Econometrics reports that at the close of the second quarter of 2019, the total construction pipeline in Canada hit an all-time high with 273 projects/35,787 rooms.

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OPENINGS, SALES & RENOS Aug. 13, 2019

SAGE Holdings buys two Quebec hotels. Corporate Stays acquires 20 units at The Underwood. Fairfield Inn and Suites opens in Edmonton. Hostellerie Baie Bleue gets federal funds. InterContinental Toronto's presidential…

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PEOPLE update August 13, 2019

Andrew Craig moves to Hawaii. Calgary Hotel Association seeks executive director. Harry McWatters passes away. Ian Goard promoted at Hotel Grand Pacific. Linda Crouch leaves HAC. Melissa Boisvert joins AHLA. New…