STR: Canada hotel performance reaches pandemic-era highs
Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest monthly performance levels since the pandemic began, according to STR’s July 2021 data.
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Nigel Lucas has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading multinational hospitality company, has announced the appointment of Nigel Lucas as Senior Vice President of Business Development for Canada.In his new role, Lucas will report directly to Aimbridge's Chief Development Officer, Greg O'Stean, and will be responsible for collaborating with hotel owners, capital partners, lenders, brokers, and brands to identify growth opportunities across Canada.
Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2021-Q2
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.
Statement By U.S. Travel On Canadian Land Border Reopening
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on today’s lifting of restrictions for fully vaccinated American travelers at the Canada land border:
Oh, Canada! The Great White North Reopens To U.S. Citizens—Here’s Where To Visit
The Canadian border just reopened to fully-vaccinated American citizens, which means trips to Great White North are back on again.
Hospitality Financial Leadership – No Townies
I like writing stories about hotels and my experiences in the hospitality business. It is no wonder, I guess, in part because I grew up in a unique place. Guess what it had and still has? A great hotel.
By David Lund, The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund
Mohari Hospitality Drives Urban Renewal In Downtown Toronto With The Opening Of 1 Hotel Toronto
Mohari Hospitality, the global investment company founded by entrepreneurial investor Mark Scheinberg, has today opened 1 Hotel Toronto in partnership with hotel management company, SH Hotels & Resorts. The redesigned hotel, which forms part of downtown Toronto's recent urban regeneration, is the newest opening for the luxury hospitality brand 1 Hotels, and the first of its kind in Canada.
Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Drops Slightly Year-Over-Year
At the close of the second quarter, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the total construction pipeline in Canada stands at 253 projects/33,240 rooms, down 43 projects or 15% by projects year-over-year (YOY).While several pandemic waves have slowed Canada's economic growth in the first half of 2021, the country’s finance department predicts the economy will pick up in the third quarter.
STR: Canada Hotel Performance For June 2021
Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest monthly performance levels since September 2020, according to STR’s June 2021 data.
Versante Hotel Set To Open In Richmond Just Minutes From Vancouver Airport
Years in the making and hugely anticipated, Versante Hotel — Greater Vancouver's first new luxury boutique hotel in years, and the first hotel of its kind in the city of Richmond — finally opens to the public on Thursday, July 29.
U.S. Travel Association Reacts To Canada’s Border Reopening Plan
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Canada will begin admitting vaccinated visitors for non-essential travel:
Alan Young has joined Hospitality Net as Chief Strategist
Hospitality Net, the most trusted source for hospitality industry news and expert opinion articles, today announced the addition of Alan Young to its leadership team.
1 Hotel Toronto Now Accepting Reservations
1 Hotels, the mission-driven, sustainable, luxury hospitality brand is now accepting reservations for its soon-to-open retreat located in the heart of Toronto beginning August 4, 2021.
Indu Brar has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Customer Technology Services, North & Central America at Accor
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,100 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues and an unparalleled portfolio of brands throughout 110 countries has announced the appointment of Indu Brar as Senior Vice President, Customer Technology Services, North & Central America.
STR: Canada Hotel Performance For May 2021
Canada’s hotel industry reported slightly lower performance from the previous month, according to STR’s May 2021 data.
Dan McGowan has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the iconic world leading hotel group known for its historic luxury and unparalleled service, has announced the appointment of Dan McGowan as General Manager of Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC.
Maestro PMS Streamlines Financial Management Processes for Award Winning Properties with Intuitive Hospitality’s ‘Hotel-In-A-Box’ Integration
As hotels reopen with limited staff, many are seeking alternative ways to streamline operations and save costs. Migrating to a new financial management solution is proving to be a great place to start. Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, British Columbia, is seeing significant efficiencies with its Hotel-In-A-Box financial management solution developed by former hotelier Steve Bowers and Intuitive Hospitality.
Four Seasons Resort And Residences Whistler Presents Luxury Private Home Rentals
As we turn the page on a challenging year, we collectively look towards carefully reuniting and spending time with our loved ones. In light of this new season, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler announces its renewed Private Residence stays - ideal for safely embarking on worry-free travel suited to extended family units.
WTTC Research Reveals Travel & Tourism Sector’s Contribution To Canada’s GDP Dropped By More Than $59 Billion In 2020
COVID-19 sparks a monumental 53% collapse in the sector’s contribution to GDP More than 373,000 jobs lost, while many more remain protected by the emergency wage subsidy schemeHowever, the return of international travel this year could see GDP contribution rise sharply and jobs return
Targeting Hotel Staycation Demand In Canada And Beyond
When the pandemic caused traditional sources of hotel demand to collapse, Staycation demand took on a new prominence as one of the few remaining sources of leisure demand available. Hoteliers that had never courted Staycation demand in the past were left scrambling to put together packages and marketing plans with the hope of getting at least some heads in beds during this time of market meltdown. Hoteliers were thus confronted with a new problem: how does one build effective packages to develop a Staycation demand base from scratch?