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Opinion Article Technology

February 7, 2023

How Data Plays Into Crafting the Personalized Guest Experience

Do you ever wonder how Netflix or Amazon find the perfect content or products for you when you log on? These industry leaders have cracked the code to keep customers coming back through data-driven personalization—using unique customer insights to recommend the ideal products or shows that are perfect for them.

By Brett Thoreson, Co-Founder & CEO of CartStack / RezRecover, RezRecover by CartStack

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Press Release Development

February 2, 2023

Canada Ends 2022 with Record Project Counts in the Early Planning Stage of the Hotel Construction Pipeline

According to the Q4 2022 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Canada by Lodging Econometrics (LE), LE analysts report that Canada’s total construction pipeline stands at 267 projects/35,758 rooms, up 2% by projects and 1% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).

Lodging Econometrics

Opinion Article Technology

January 26, 2023

Destination HITEC® 2023: Toronto

They say the only guarantees in life are death and taxes, but if you work in the hospitality technology space, at least one other certainty exists - the annual meeting of the minds that is HITEC®. For over 50 years, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) has become an industry staple, giving attendees a unique opportunity to witness new product launches and innovations while listening to expert panels, partaking in exclusive education sessions, and, of course, networking with industry peers. Hailed as the industry’s premier technology event, HITEC attracts attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors from around the globe. This year, the renowned conference is heading north to set up shop in Canada’s most glamorous hotspot - Toronto. And yes, that is where Drake and The Weekend are from!

By Alan Young, VP, Strategy | Hospitality, Infor

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

January 25, 2023

STR: Canada hotels achieved record-high ADR and RevPAR in 2022

Canada’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were the highest for any year on record, according to STR’s 2022 data.

Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY brand

Supplier News Technology

January 17, 2023

The Water Tower Inn Upgrades to the Latest in RFID Security Access Technology by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced a successful upgrade of its VingCard Classic door locks at The Water Tower Inn to VingCard Classic RFID. A member of the Best Western Premier Collection and benefitting from the technology expertise of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions for approximately 20 years, The Water Tower Inn with its recent lock upgrade can now ensure enhanced guest peace of mind and the ability to keep pace with evolving security solution trends.

Marie, Ontario, Canada

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December 29, 2022

Quebec home to priciest New Year's Eve destination in Canada, survey shows

The municipality of Mont-Tremblant, home to Quebec’s largest ski resort, is the priciest destination in Canada for accommodation this New Year's Eve, a Cheaphotels.org survey has revealed.

Cheaphotels.org

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December 28, 2022

STR: Canada hotel performance surpassed pre-pandemic levels in November

Canada’s hotel performance came in lower than the month prior but showed improved comparisons to 2019, according to STR’s November 2022 data.

Opinion Article Sales & Marketing

December 13, 2022

The Perfect Storm of Challenges for Hotel Sales

Group business is coming back strong, partly due to virtual events’ inability to capture the magic of IRL experiences. Studies show that group-lodging demand has rebounded this year, and group business in 2023 is expected to outperform 2019. According to HotelAVE, demand should bounce back to pre-pandemic levels next year, and a 5 percent increase in group rate will push the performance past the 2019 mark.

By Daniel Melnyk, Founder and CEO, Parclane

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Supplier News Technology

December 13, 2022

RKS Hotels Group Streamlines Accounting Processes for its Alberta Canada Properties

Two RKS Hotels Group Ltd. properties in Alberta, Canada, will go live with PVNG by Aptech this month. The enterprise accounting solution will automate all general ledger, accounts payable, statistics, financials, and bank reconciliation processes in the cloud for the Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton South and the Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton West hotels. Aptech is an IBM and Prophix business partner offering web-enabled business intelligence, budgeting, and back office systems that are 100% hospitality specific.

Aptech

Alberta, Canada

Appointment

December 9, 2022

Sam Ioannidis has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Montreal

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal welcomes Sam Ioannidis to the city as the property's newly appointed General Manager. With an impressive 30-year tenure with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and global experience to the Golden Square Mile.

Four Seasons

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Development Opening

December 9, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens Canada’s First avid hotel

avid hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest the First of Several "Basics Done Exceptionally Well" Properties Planned for the Canadian Market.

avid™ hotels

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Development Opening

December 5, 2022

Introducing Eleven’s Eleventh Property, Eleven Revelstoke Lodge, BC

Leading experiential travel company Eleven, which celebrated its eleventh birthday on November 11th this year, announces the acquisition of its eleventh property, Eleven Revelstoke Lodge. A bucket-list destination for heli-skiers in the know, this new lodge is a game-changing addition to Eleven's global heli-skiing portfolio.

Eleven

Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada

November 23, 2022

STR: Canada hotel performance recovery continued in October

Following seasonal patterns, Canada’s hotel performance fell from the month prior but average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were higher than the pre-pandemic comparables, according to STR’s October 2022 data.

November 15, 2022

WorldHotels™ Launches in Canada with Nine Properties Across Luxury, Elite and Crafted Collections

WorldHotels announced today the launch of the WorldHotels brand in Canada with the introduction of nine hotels across the Luxury, Elite and Crafted Collections. The properties are all owned by Prestige Hotels & Resorts, which was started by the Huber family nearly 30 years ago and features some of the finest upscale properties across British Columbia. With this expansion, travelers in Canada can now experience the WorldHotels brand, which delivers memorable experiences and offers impeccable service in some of the world’s finest locations.

BWH Hotels

November 7, 2022

Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2022-Q3

HVS and STR are pleased to provide you with the quarterly report of the Canadian Lodging Outlook. Each report includes occupancy (occ), average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for six major markets.

HVS

October 25, 2022

STR: Canada hotel performance surpassed pre-pandemic levels in September

Canada’s hotel performance was seasonally lower from the month prior but higher than the pre-pandemic comparable, according to STR’s September 2022 data.

October 21, 2022

Canada’s coziest cottages and trending Canadian cities for fall

Autumn has officially arrived, and with it comes fantastic foliage, shorter days and longer nights that signal the start of Canada’s fall season. Whether you’re a Canadian looking for an escape in your own backyard, or a world traveller wanting to take in maple trees, mountains and sightseeing in the Great White North, fall is a spectacular time to get cozy in Canada — and an even better time for Canadians to host on Airbnb.

Airbnb

October 3, 2022

CBRE Hotels Canada Market Update September 2022

CBRE Hotels has released the 2023 Outlook for the Canadian accommodation market. Following a strong year of recovery in 2022, CBRE projects 2023 will see national topline performance return to 2019 levels. In 2023, RevPAR will grow by 11% to reach $107. This year will bring continued economic growth, with the return of corporate and meeting conference travel, though at modest growth rates compared to 2022. This report details the 5-year national outlook, an updated 2022 forecast, and the 2023 outlook for the provinces and 13 Canadian major markets.

CBRE Hotels

September 28, 2022

STR: Canada hotel occupancy reached three-year high in August

Canada’s monthly hotel occupancy reached its highest absolute level for any month since August 2019, according to STR’s August 2022 data.