TORONTO — Stephanie Gadbois joined the Big Picture Conferences in June. Here's what she has to say about what lies ahead in her new role as managing director. Big Picture is also welcoming Vicki Welstead back into the…
OTTAWA — The Hotel Association of Canada has renewed its call to politicians of all stripes to make fair taxation of digital platforms like Airbnb an election issue. The auditor general estimates losses of $169 million…
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — Ryan Pomeroy talks about the company's new-build hotels in Prince George and Fort McMurray; and their new destination, Alyeska Resort, which includes a world-class ski hill.
KEMBLE, Ont. — It all started in 1998, when Rob McLeese looked to buy a cottage in Muskoka, Ont. — 365 feet of shore with a run-down cottage. His dad proposed an alternative — almost 600 acres with 1.25 miles of…
TORONTO — When the 85-storey structure at One Bloor West in Toronto opens starting in 2021, the complex will feature an Andaz Hotel. Called The One, it will be the tallest building in Canada, with a foundation that goes…
TORONTO — A big trend in recent years is for hotels to offer guests frozen meals from grab-and-go outlets. Jeff Hudson of Four Corners Gourmet is working with Rose Reisman to provide meals that are more nutritious,…
TORONTO — Ronald Hoogerbrugge, GM of the InterCon Toronto-Yorkville, hosted 11 of his Toronto GM colleagues at a luncheon where he unveiled plans to celebrate the Bloor Street Cultural Corridor.
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, has announced five leadership roles to advance the company's corporate priorities and drive growth.
Easton's Group raises more than $20,000. Hilton Clean the World to recycle 2 million bars of soap. Raptors NBA spending updates. Super 8 ROOM8 (pronounce roommate) design competition. Guest love grows at Holiday Inn…
AHLA and AHSA to amalgamate. Airbnb removes homes from Canadian rental market. Destination Employment pilot in Sask. Manitoba PST back to 7%. Montreal tourism satisfaction up. Ontario funds anti-human trafficking. Taco…
On October 29th and 30th, the 2024 Western Canadian Lodging Conference (WCLC) took place at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, B.C., bringing together over 300 hospitality leaders and stakeholders from across the industry to…
The latest Lodging Econometrics (LE) data from Q3 2024 reveals unprecedented growth in Canada's hotel development pipeline, with key indicators suggesting an expansion phase is underway. The total pipeline has reached a…
Holiday Inn & Suites Parkway Conference Centre, St. Catharines, Ont. held a grand re-opening after its renovations—now double-branded with the addition of Staybridge Suites for extended stays.
CASE STUDY PROFILE: Feature from the FALL 2024 ISSUE of STAY Magazine