Alan Richards, a 40-year veteran of the Canadian hotel industry, passed away suddenly in August. He had countless friends, acquaintances, customers, and staff from coast to coast who experienced his unique openness and…

WINDSOR, Ont. — ORHMA Windsor Chapter, in partnership with the CCFCC Culinary Guild of Windsor, held its first Hospitality Awards of Excellence Gala on Oct. 23 to celebrate Windsor’s hospitality industry.

PHOENIX – Best Western Hotels & Resorts today announced a new partnership with one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributers of hospitality bath amenities, Canada-based Hunter Amenities International.

TORONTO — Choice Hotels Canada has promoted three members of its corporate head office team. These include long-term employees, Jason Redding and Diana Kuhnberg, as well as William Ng.

Soraya Gonzales has been promoted at Interval International, Alicia Dill is now senior vice-president at Worldhotels, and Michael Sieger has joined Nova Hotels as vice-president.

WALLACE, N.S. — Clee Varon has been named director of business development at Fox Harb’r Resort. Varon brings 30 years of Canadian hotel and resort management experience to her position.

TORONTO — Dan Young is now marketing manager, business events at Tourism Toronto, the official destination marketing organization for Toronto’s tourism industry.

VANCOUVER — The Cottages on Salt Spring Island, which opened June 1, have the most efficient staffing solution ever, just one guest services person and housekeeping staff, says Steve Bowers of Intuitive Hospitality.

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. — True Key Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Sheri Madill as general manager of Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina.

MISSISSAUGA — Marriott Hotels of Canda have announced three new appointments at The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, The Sheraton Gateway Hotel and The Westin Ottawa.