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March 2, 2023

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

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Press Release Markets & Performance

February 23, 2023

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.

CoStar

Canada

Opinion Article Sales & Marketing

February 21, 2023

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

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Appointment

February 20, 2023

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.

Accor

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Press Release Markets & Performance

February 20, 2023

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.

Airbnb

Canada

Development Opening

February 17, 2023

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.

Canopy by Hilton

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Opinion Article Technology

February 15, 2023

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

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

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Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

"Just tell me why my weekend pickup dropped." With Ernest, now you can ask your commercial data anything, and act on the answer.

Lighthouse

Opinion Article Markets & Performance

February 15, 2023

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.

By Monique Rosszell, Jingjianxiong Shi, and Luc Espaillard

Canada

Ad AI Hospitality

Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

"Just tell me why my weekend pickup dropped." With Ernest, now you can ask your commercial data anything, and act on the answer.

Lighthouse

Appointment

February 13, 2023

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.

Cabot

Inverness, Canada

Press Release Markets & Performance

February 9, 2023

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.

HVS

Canada

Supplier News Technology

February 7, 2023

Visual Matrix Partners with Prestige Hotels & Resorts in Their Transition to WorldHotels Collection, With Continued Technology Enhancements

Visual Matrix, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the hospitality industry, expanded the number of cloud-supported hotels on its platform by more than 80% in 2022 and expanded the industrywide adoption of its product suite, including the expansion of its solutions across Prestige Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio of 17 distinctive hotels and resorts in British Columbia.

Visual Matrix Property Management System (Image Technology Systems)

Canada

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

Canada

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

Press Release Markets & Performance

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.

CoStar

Canada

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.

Vingcard | ASSA ABLOY

Marie, Ontario, Canada

Press Release Markets & Performance

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

Canada

Press Release Markets & Performance

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.

CoStar

Canada

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