STR: Canada hotel occupancy reached five-month high in March
Canada’s hotel occupancy was its highest since October 2022, according to STR’s March 2023 data.
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Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo Announces Guest Room Renovations
Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America's fastest-growing and one of Canada's largest hotel brands, today announced that the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo, British Columbia, unveiled its plans for guest room renovations, set to begin in late November this year. These renovations will offer guests an elevated Refreshingly Local™ experience with a focus on comfort, intuitively designed rooms and suites, and unparalleled service.
Chaz Farris has been appointed as Market Head at RoomRaccoon
RoomRaccoon, the leading all-in-one hotel management system for independent hotels, has announced the appointment of Chaz Farris as Senior Account Executive and Market Head of its North America division.
The University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of Business and The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announce a partnership to advance net positive hospitality
Through the Executive Programs unit at the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria, hospitality professionals will soon be taking advantage of new training modules in entrepreneurship and sustainability that aim to help hotels become net positive for people and place, thanks to a partnership with The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance).
STR: Canada’s February hotel RevPAR exceeded $100 for the first time on record
Canada’s hotel performance increased from the previous month, with February revenue per available room (RevPAR) exceeding CAD100 for the first time on record, according to STR’s February 2023 data.
Hotel Equities Announces Grand Opening of New Courtyard by Marriott in Nanaimo, BC
Today, Hotel Equities ("HE") announced the grand opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo, a 172-room hotel in downtown Nanaimo, British Columbia. Hotel Equities partnered with Utah-based commercial real estate leader PEG Companies ("PEG") and Petroglyph Development Group to manage the new hotel.
Here are the 5 Big Things That Keep Hotel Sales Managers Up at Night
Being part of a hotel sales team is a challenging job. Quite frankly, being a hospitality professional – regardless of your scope – is no easy job. The hospitality industry is an ever-shifting, ever-demanding industry that twists and bends according to the whim of travelers, which, as you might have guessed, can be hard to satisfy. But as challenging as it may be, the hospitality landscape offers countless opportunities for personal and professional reward; there is something to be said about working within a landscape so firmly rooted in great service, tradition, and human connection and exploration.
By Daniel Melnyk, Founder and CEO, Parclane
Hyatt Centric Ville-Marie Montréal Celebrates Official Opening
Canada's first Hyatt Centric hotel is open for reservations, offering 177 modern upscale guestrooms in the heart of Old Montréal
The Value of Great Servers Straight from a Michelin Server Captain
The onsite restaurant is a hallmark of nearly any great hotel, with customer sentiments towards the former entity reflecting back onto property reviews and, ultimately, guestroom bookings. Within the F&B silo, we glorify the cuisine, the beverage selection, the wine cellar, the décor, the location and the executive chef, but rarely do the servers get their moment in the spotlight. And yet, like a triage nurse who first attends to a desperately ill patient entering the emergency room and is the lifesaving determinant ahead of any doctor’s intervention, server teams are the frontline for success in any hotel’s F&B operation.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Why Now is the Time for Hotel Growth: Interview with Ryan Hamilton, CEO of SalesAndCatering.com
There is no denying that 2021 and 2022 were challenging years for the hospitality industry. While hotels remained shuttered and planes remained uncharacteristically desolate amid the COVID-19 pandemic, hoteliers and hospitality technology vendors contemplated the same question – what would the post-pandemic landscape look like, and when would it (finally) come into view? The long-awaited period of industry revival is now undeniably upon us, and hospitality brands have surged back to life as travelers worldwide look to make up for lost time.
By Alan Young, VP, Strategy | Hospitality, Infor
Canadian Brands Join World Class Innovators to Showcase Next-Gen Hospitality Tech at HITEC 2023 in Toronto
Suppose I asked you to conjure up an image of a ‘tech hub.’ In that case, I imagine your mind might place you in the streets of Silicon Valley, rife with sprawling university-like tech campuses and unicorn start-ups causing a stir amongst technologists, investors, and consumers. Perhaps, your mind may jump to other global leaders in tech, such as London, UK, Beijing, New York City, or even Tel Aviv – but would Canada make that list? It certainly should.
By Alan Young, VP, Strategy | Hospitality, Infor
STR: Canada hotel performance surpassed pre-pandemic levels in January
Canada’s hotel performance fell slightly from the previous month but surpassed the 2019 comparables, according to STR’s January 2023 data.
The New Era of Group Sales - 5 Ways Group Sales Changed for Good
While hospitality brands are well accustomed to seasonal peaks and declines in demand, the prolonged stand-still brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic was a rude – if not entirely devastating – awakening. Around the world, citizens canceled trips, tightened their social bubbles, brought their work home for the foreseeable future, and, most importantly, became accustomed to a socially-distanced way of living. At the same time, airport terminals resembled a post-apocalyptic movie set – desolate and quiet. Hotels remained uncharacteristically empty, roads emptied of their usual rush hour traffic, concert venues locked their doors, and weddings, celebrations, and other events were canceled or rescheduled rapidly.
By Daniel Melnyk, Founder and CEO, Parclane
Harris Sakalis has been appointed as Executive Chef at Fairmont Vancouver Airport
With Mediterranean roots and global culinary expertise, Chef Harris Sakalis joins Fairmont Vancouver Airport as Executive Chef, leading the culinary operation including the hotel's award-winning Globe@YVR Restaurant and Jetside Lounge.
The most wishlisted Canadian cabins inspiring winterlust
Planning a winter getaway or a special Valentine’s Day retreat? From sweet A-Frames that serve as the ultimate romantic hideaway to rustic cabins with picturesque Canadian winter scenery, now is the perfect time to book a cozy cabin across Canada fit for the nation’s place as a winter wonderland.
Canopy by Hilton Celebrates its Canadian Debut in Toronto
Steps away from the iconic Yorkville and Rosedale neighbourhoods, this 184‑room hotel marks the brand's Canadian launch with chic spaces, locally inspired cuisine and superb amenities.
Interview: Skyware CEO Bob Palloni Shares Insights to Help Independent Hotels Navigate a New Era of Hospitality Technology
The hospitality industry has been engulfed in whispers of a technological overhaul for years. We were told that the sea of legacy platforms that essentially ruled the hospitality landscape would finally be abandoned for modern alternatives. But with each passing year, promises of widespread digital innovation were quietly broken, as countless hospitality brands held on to their original, legacy systems long past their expiration date.
By Alan Young, VP, Strategy | Hospitality, Infor
Resurgence and Transformation of the Canadian Niagara Falls Hotel Market
The Niagara Falls lodging market is rapidly recovering after the devastating pandemic-induced RevPAR decline of 72.9% in 2020. The market-wide RevPAR has reached 98% of the 2019 level in 2022 and is projected to reach 110% in 2023. ADR growth is leading the recovery. The cityscape is also poised for transformation over the next ten to twenty years through the addition of high-rise upper-upscale and luxury hotels, many as part of mixed-use developments.
Kendall Clancy has been appointed as General Manager at Cabot Cape Breton
Cabot Cape Breton, located on over a mile of sandy beach along the coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, has announced the appointment of Kendall Clancy as the resort's new General Manager. As General Manager of Cabot Cape Breton, Clancy will be responsible for overseeing management and operations of the premier Canadian golf destination.
Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2022-Q4
The Canadian hotel industry roared back in 2022! ADR was 10% higher than 2019 in spite of occupancy remaining 6% lower, resulting in a 3.5% RevPAR lift from pre COVID market performance. More good news for hoteliers; when RevPAR growth emanates from ADR, NOI’s are healthier as are hotel values. Fastest bounce back? Hotels less than 75 rooms in tertiary markets in Atlantic Canada. PEI and Newfoundland were the Provincial leaders with pre Covid RevPAR increases of 16.7% and 16.1% respectively.