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HAC calls on all parties to modernize tax

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…

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Pomeroy's two new hotels and Alaskan Resort

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.

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Building Cobble Beach Golf Resort

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…

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Superlatives abound: Andaz comes to Yorkville

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…

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Four Corners upgrades hotel convenience food

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,…

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InterCon Yorkville promotes Bloor Street Culture

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.

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Senior management changes at CHI

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.

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THE WINNERS' CIRCLE July 9, 2019

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…

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NEWS BRIEFS update July 9, 2019

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…

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PEOPLE update as of July 9, 2019

Andrew Salomon goes to Seattle. Jelena Mrdjenovich wins at boxing. Kalene Finnegan promoted at Fairmont Royal York. Karla Brennan joins Cherry Beach Resort. ORHMA's new board of directors.