Canada hotels post best performance of the pandemic-era
Canada’s hotel performance was the highest of the pandemic-era, with monthly hotel room rates reaching an all-time high, according to STR’s June 2022 data.
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Maxime Regad has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
When searching for a new Hotel Manager, the team at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto did not have to look far. With an unparalleled level of service built in the hands of its employees, Four Seasons takes pride in developing talent from within. As a well-tenured employee with a combined five years of experience at the brand's global flagship, Maxime Regad was the best person for the job.
W Hotels Opens in Canada’s Biggest City Toronto
Sound on. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of W Toronto. Rising 11 stories in the vibrant, creatively charged neighborhood of Yorkville, the hotel is a celebration of Toronto's storied art scene, diversity of culture, and legacy of non-conformity. Destined to bring a new energy and sophistication to the city's luxury lifestyle hospitality scene, W Toronto gives locals a new playground and travelers an authentic, socially charged retreat.
Glenn Bowie has been appointed as General Manager at Westin Nova Scotian
Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announces that Glenn Bowie has been named general manager of the Westin Nova Scotian. Bowie has worked with New Castle for more than 25 years and most recently served as the area director of sales and marketing for the company's Canadian Division. In that role, Mr. Bowie was responsible for the leadership and overall direction of sales and catering for six of New Castle's Canadian properties.
STR: Canada hotels post highest rates since September 2019
Canada’s monthly hotel performance improved from the previous month yet again, and room rates reached the highest level since September 2019, according to STR’s May 2022 data.
Hyatt Place Montreal Downtown Celebrates Grand Opening
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is pleased to announce the opening of Hyatt Place Montreal Downtown, Montreal's first Hyatt Place hotel. The hotel is located near the renowned Village, one of Montreal's most diverse and colorful neighborhoods, and minutes from the Quartier des Spectacles. Hyatt Place Montreal Downtown features intuitive design, a relaxed atmosphere and convenient amenities sought after by business and leisure travelers alike. Montreal's largest metro station, Berri-UQAM, is connected to the hotel, providing easy access to the Palais des Congrès and many other attractions.
Rimap Hospitality Expands Footprint In Ottawa
RIMAP Hospitality, a Montreal-based operator of premium branded hotels in Quebec and Ontario, today announced it has signed an agreement with Marriott International to add to its growing portfolio of Ottawa hotels with the addition of the Renaissance Hotel Downtown Ottawa. Located at the corner of Bay and Slater Street, steps from the Lyon LRT Station and Parliament Hill, the project will occupy one of the remaining developable areas in the downtown core.
STR: Canada hotel performance up again in April
Canada’s monthly hotel performance improved once again from the previous month and showed better indexed comparisons, according to STR’s April 2022 data.
Canada Travel & Tourism could reach pre-pandemic levels next year
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact (EIR) reveals the Travel & Tourism sector in Canada will catapult the nation’s economic recovery with its GDP contribution set to reach pre-pandemic levels next year.
Optii Solutions Partners With Rodd Hotels & Resorts to Boost Hotel Operations Efficiency
Optii Solutions, the leading cloud-based hotel operations software, has announced its partnership with Rodd Hotels & Resorts, which will adopt Optii Solutions technology across all seven properties throughout Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
GBTA Advances Commitment to Sustainable Business Travel in Canada
Sustainability has moved to the front of the agenda for economies, companies and the world at large. It is also a priority for the business travel industry, as revealed in new research from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) where almost 9 in 10 industry respondents say sustainability is already a priority for their company.
Michele Sweeting has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Design and Procurement at Cabot
Cabot, the developer and operator of master-planned golf resort communities, announced today that Michele Sweeting has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Design and Procurement.
At Q1’22, the Province of Ontario Leads Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline
As reported in the Lodging Econometrics (LE) Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Canada, at Q1 2022, the country’s hotel construction pipeline currently stands at 258 projects/35,768 rooms. Construction pipeline projects remain unchanged year-over-year (YOY), while rooms are up by 1%.
STR: Canada hotel rates exceeded 2019 levels in March
Canada’s monthly hotel rates exceeded 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic began, according to STR’s March 2022 data.
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel: Sophisticated Urban Oasis
Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, the newly renovated Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel is ready to welcome guests to its 825 newly renovated guest rooms and suites. The serene, light-filled spaces range in size from a generous 310 sq ft to a sprawling 1,956 sq ft for the Presidential Suite. In the new rooms and suites, guests are welcomed into a bright, well-lit space with warm, residential appeal, along with new tools for productivity, such as a height-adjustable work table, integrated power and charging and layered lighting.
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel: Marks 50th Anniversary with Complete Reimagining
Toronto's iconic Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel has been a staple in the downtown core for decades. The hotel has been completely reimagined with renovations and enhancements from top to bottom that continue to roll out throughout 2022 and mark the most extensive renovation in the hotel's 50-year history.
Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport: Ready for Take-Off
Following nearly two years of renovation work, Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport is ready to debut a dramatically different airport hotel experience. The 484-room hotel, one of Canada's busiest, has undergone a massive $30 million makeover bringing technology, design, and style to the international stopover, as part of Sheraton's global design transformation. The renovation, now fully complete, is the latest example of an emerging generation of airport hotels that are intended to function as destinations, places where one might reasonably stay longer than a single night.
RIMAP Hospitality to Bring Moxy Hotels To Canada’s Capital Ottawa
Following the announcement of the Moxy Montreal hotel signing, RIMAP Hospitality announced today it has signed another agreement with Marriott International to bring a 222-room Moxy hotel to Ottawa. The hotel will be aptly located in downtown Ottawa's Byward Market, an area located east of the government and business district, buzzing with retail and entertainment. Moxy Ottawa is slated to open in 2024 and will be just steps away from RIMAP's AC Hotel by Marriott Ottawa property - announced in 2019 and currently under construction.
Sharon Cohen has been appointed as Chief Talent and Culture Officer at Cabot
Cabot, the developer and operator of master-planned golf resort communities, announced today that Sharon Cohen has joined the executive team as Chief Talent and Culture Officer.
Sajish Kumar has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
It's with great excitement that Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler announces Sajish Kumar as the property's new Executive Chef. After nearly four years with Four Seasons Resort Whistler, previously as Executive Sous Chef, Chef Kumar is now bringing his unique and impeccable skill set to lead the culinary experience at Braidwood Tavern and SIDECUT Steakhouse.