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Canadian Super 8s win TripAdvisor Certificates

CALGARY — Marc Staniloff of Superior Lodging Corp. singled out the redesigned Innov8te guest rooms as one reason why so many of Canada's Super 8s achieved TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence.

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THE WINNERS' CIRCLE update Oct. 9, 2018

Chef Joseph Tran wins in Taiwan. Chelsea: $100K for Sick Kids. Days Inn Adopts a School. JJ Hilsinger's Lifetime Achievement Award. JW Parq Vancouver has best ballroom. Plant for the Planet. OHI Top 30 under 30. Serge…

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PEOPLE update as of Oct 19, 2018

Tribute to Albert Schnell. Curtis Osekowsky promoted at CHI. Katie Sheridan joins CMA Purchasing. Liz Adams now VP marketing at Associated Luxury Hotels. Murray Lowe is GM Westin Resort & Spa, Tony Cary-Barnard's…

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Human Trafficking issue as big as drugs or guns

TORONTO — ORHMA's Tony Elenis became aware of the issue of Human Trafficking in hotels after hearing a speaker from the London Police Department. “It's as big as drugs; as big as guns,” he said.

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Where to go if you've been everywhere

TORNGAT MOUNTAINS, N.L. — The Torngat Mountains near the top end of Labrador is a place to go for those who have been all over the world, says Stan Cook Jr., who managed the base camp there this summer.

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Jon Zwickel to step down from CVOA

Jon Zwickel, president and CEO of the Canadian Vacation Ownership Association (CVOA) announced that he will step down from his leadership role at the Association, effective at year-end. The announcement was made at…

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IDEAS THAT WORK Sept. 25

For the Love of Cod! Conference space where you can privately call the office. Books as part of the culinary display. And elevators with themed photos and coloured lighting.

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PEOPLE Update as of Sept. 25, 2018

Four Seasons Resort's new GM. In Memoriam: Marilyn Dockstader. Changes at JLL for John Strauss, Gilda Perez-Alvarado and Jeffrey Davis. John O'Neill now CEO at AHIP. Katherine Lugar leaves AHLA. Sylvia Occhiuzzi joins…

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Easton's Group: a new president and kudos galore

TORONTO — Reetu Gupta has just been named president and CEO of Easton's Group of Hotels and The Gupta Group. Dr. Steve Gupta will become founder and chairman, while Suraj K. Gupta will continue as chief investment…

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PEOPLE update as of Sept. 11, 2018

Welcome Susie Grynol's baby Sélah! More news re Mark Hope, Mandy Choi, Marc Oliver Hess, Catherine Higgins Whiteside, Pete Metzger, Grace Alaimo, Quinton Bennett and Stacey Werner Shapiro.