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A look at Marriott’s hotel openings for 2021

TORONTO — Marriott plans to open two Autograph Collection hotels and the W in Toronto in 2021. The two Autographs are Humaniti Autograph Collection Montreal and The Pearle Hotel and Spa Autograph Collection in…

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Accor’s McCrory: From laundry to boardroom

TORONTO — It’s a little-known fact that Accor’s Heather McCrory got a degree in floral design long before she entered the hotel industry. McCrory told her story and provided delegates to the WITHorg Virtual Summit with…

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RLHC extended stay brand good for Canada

HALIFAX — The new RLH Corporation extended stay brand unveiled at their conference recently has potential in Canada, according to Kris Crundwell, AVP franchise development, Canada.

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Dakota Dunes resort opens near Saskatoon

DAKOTA DUNES, Sask. — It’s a project that’s taken many years to come to fruition, but the four-plus-star, 155-room Dakota Dunes Resort & Casino has opened, 20 minutes south of Saskatoon on Whitecap Dakota First…

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Westin Whistler’s stunning new lobby design

VANCOUVER — Inside Design Studio was given the task of updating the Westin Whistler lobby and public areas, and at the same time blending the changes into the existing architecture and finishes.

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Major hotel leaders address SAHIC 2020

PANAMA CITY, Panama — Laurent de Kousemaeker of Marriott, Patrick Mendes of Accor and Joel Eisemann from IHG spoke on Weathering the Storm at SAHIC 2020, held virtually Oct. 5 and 6. David Tarr of Hyatt, Ted Middleton…

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DunnCap’s hotel industry debut

COLLINGWOOD, PORT ELGIN, Ont. — Dunn Capital Corporation is launching its first hotel properties, both Holiday Inn Express & Suites, in Collingwood and Port Elgin, Ont. DunnCap is a real estate development company…

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STR Canada results for Q3 2020

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — The Canadian hotel industry saw higher performance from the previous quarter, but at overall low levels. The absolute occupancy level was the lowest for any third quarter in STR’s Canada…

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THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE update Oct. 27, 2020

Twenty-eight Canadian Super 8s win Traveler’s Choice Awards. Travelodge Canada Travelers Choice winners. Choice Hotels Canada Spirit of Hospitality winner. Coast Hotels Travelers’ Choice Awards. Destination Canada’s For…

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PEOPLE update as of Oct. 27, 2020

Fanny Ryner and Valérie Marchand form VOILA. TORLYS welcomes product management director. Michael Willingham obituary.