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A Reason for Hope – Tourism 2.0

In spite of the hardships around us all, Joe Baker of Centennial College has never before seen the kinds of unity he is seeing now. Industry and government messages are crystal clear – the tourism industry is vital to…

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Communications tips for a pandemic

By David Eisenstadt and Carol Merry The rapid spread of the coronavirus have required that companies the world over quickly prepare communications strategies for their various stakeholder audiences, with a focus on…

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Kids’ menu: beyond nuggets and fries

It’s no surprise that consumer eating habits continue to evolve over time. These changes are insightful for hotels and resorts in planning their food and beverage programs in particular. One demographic that frequently…

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STR looks at Canada's 2019 hotel performance

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — The overall performance of Canadian hotels was more negative than positive: occupancy was down 1.3 per cent, while ADR was up 1.2 per cent and RevPAR was almost the same as in 2018, down just 0.2…

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Expedia on travelling in the new decade

TORONTO — Expedia Group shares their predictions for 2020 and beyond, from generational and geo-economic shifts to diversity in accommodations, to redefining the airport experience. Watch out for Generation Alpha!

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Expedia report finds big hotels embrace technology

BELLEVUE, Wash. – A recent survey of hoteliers by Expedia found that large players were more willing to invest in technology. Smaller properties find the cost of technology is a barrier to embracing new tools.

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True Key caters to experiential travellers

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. — True Key Resorts, with properties on Vancouver Island, Harrison Hot Springs and Radium Hot Springs, offers some of the bucket-list travel experiences today's travellers are looking for.

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Manitoba’s first Best Western Premier serves a need

WINNIPEG — Best Western Hotels & Resorts has launched its first Premier-branded property in Manitoba, the Best Western Premier Winnipeg East, and the 141-room hotel serves a need in the city’s historic Transcona…