STR: Canada Hotel Performance For April 2021
Canada’s hotel industry reported slightly lower performance from the previous month, according to STR’s April 2021 data.
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Jacco van Teeffelen has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Fairmont Winnipeg
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the iconic world-leading hotel group known for its historic luxury and unparalleled service, has announced the appointment of Jacco van Teeffelen as General Manager of Fairmont Winnipeg in Winnipeg, MB.
Marriott International Signs Agreement With RIMAP Hospitality To Bring Its Playful Moxy Brand To Montreal
Marriott International today announced it has signed an agreement with RIMAP Hospitality to debut the company's playful and spirited Moxy Hotels brand to Montreal. Situated in downtown Montreal, the hotel will sit ideally north of Griffintown, an area that is home to The Bell Centre, Place Bonnaventure, the Montreal train station and the soon-to-be new National Bank headquarters. Construction on the Moxy Montreal Downtown is expected to begin this summer 2021, with the opening expected in 2024.
Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2021-Q1
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.
Martin Stitt has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Operations at Hotel Equities
Today, hotel owner, operator and development firm Hotel Equities ("HE") announced Martin Stitt has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President of Operations, Canada, where he will oversee HE's growing portfolio of hotels in the country. HE's Canadian regional team based in Edmonton, Alberta provides corporate support across all disciplines including operations, food and beverage, sales and marketing, revenue generation, accounting and human resources to the firm's 26 managed hotels in Canada.
Montreal’s Forward-Looking Data Not Reflecting Much Optimism At The Moment
While COVID-19 vaccination programs continue to inoculate travelers around the world, lockdowns in many regions have yet to fully lift, leading to continued challenges for hotel operators. In Montreal, which remains in the “red zone”, or maximum alert level, of Quebec’s COVID-19 alert system, travel between regions and cities is not recommended. Additionally, many types of entertainment and gatherings remain closed or prohibited—although hotels can operate.
The Walper Hotel, A JdV By Hyatt Hotel, Debuts In Kitchener, Ontario
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of The Walper Hotel in Kitchener, Ontario marking the second JdV by Hyatt hotel in Canada following the opening of The Anndore House last month in Toronto. The 92-room boutique hotel caters to free-spirited guests seeking vibrant and socially inclusive stays - bringing people from all walks of life together.
Event Temple Selected as Choice Hotels Canada Qualified Vendor
Event Temple, the award-winning hotel sales and event management software company, is proud to announce that it has entered into a Qualified Vendor Agreement with Choice Hotels Canada. Choice Hotels Canada is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in Canada, with more than 350 properties currently open or under development. The Choice family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options, including limited to full-service hotels in the upscale, mid-scale, extended stay and economy segments.
STR: Canada hotel performance for March 2021
Canada's hotel industry reported slightly higher performance when compared with recent months, according to STR's March 2021 data.
Nicolas Messian has been named General Manager at Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews by the Sea, Autograph Collection
Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels and Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announced that Nicolas Messian has been named general manager of the landmark Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews by the Sea, New Brunswick, Canada. Previously, Messian was the hotel manager at the renowned Emirates Palace operated by Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi.
Jean-François Vary has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Waterfront
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the iconic world leading hotel group known for its historic luxury and unparalleled service, has announced the appointment of Jean-François Vary as General Manager of Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, BC.
The Anndore House, A New JdV By Hyatt Hotel
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the continued expansion of the JdV by Hyatt brand with The Anndore House joining the brand today.
The Walper Hotel, A Future JdV By Hyatt Hotel
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the continued expansion of the JdV by Hyatt brand with The Walper Hotel joining the brand later this year.
JdV By Hyatt Brand Expands Into Canada
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the continued expansion of the JdV by Hyatt brand with The Anndore House joining the brand today and plans for The Walper Hotel to join the brand later this year. This milestone signifies the JdV by Hyatt brand's intentional growth in a new market while offering experiences in places that matter most to guests, members, customers and owners. While the brand has 14 properties across the United States and China, The Anndore House marks its debut in Toronto today, and The Walper Hotel is currently slated to join the JdV by Hyatt brand this May.
Canada Hotel Performance For February 2021
Canada's hotel industry reported slightly higher performance when compared with recent months, according to STR's February 2021 data.
Gadi Kaufmann has been appointed as Senior Advisor at Cabot
Cabot, the developer and operator of master-planned golf resort communities, announced today that resort and real estate industry veteran Gadi Kaufmann has joined the executive team as Senior Advisor. Kaufmann will work closely with Cabot CEO and Co-founder Ben Cowan-Dewar to support the brand's flourishing real estate portfolio and revenue growth plans. Kaufmann specializes in economic consulting for real estate projects and investment portfolios; corporate strategy planning and management consulting; transactional and negotiation services; and financing and capital formation strategies. Kaufmann's distinguished career encompasses projects for privately held and publicly traded companies, institutional investors, and public sector and government entities. Kaufmann is currently the Chairman of Robert Charles Lesser & Co (RCLCO), a foundation formed in 2006 as a means to positively influence the availability and development of affordable housing. He previously served as Managing Director and CEO for 20 years. Kaufmann is an active board and committee member of several industry and academic organizations, including the Urban Land Institute and the UCLA Center for Real Estate. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from UCLA.
Hospitality Financial Leadership – Disco Dick Hatfield
My hometown is St Andrews, New Brunswick in eastern Canada. The town overlooks Passamaquoddy Bay and to the south we are flanked by the great state of Maine. Every year in this part of the world the US governors and the Canadian provincial premiers get together for bilateral talks, some good food, and fun. This story is about one of those meetings, The Algonquin Hotel, and how I met our then Premier, Richard Hatfield who is partially responsible for my hotel career.
By David Lund, The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund
STR: Canada Hotel Performance For January 2021
Canada's hotel industry reported continued lows across the three key performance metrics, according to STR's January 2021 data.
STR: Canada Hotel Results For Week Ending 6 February
STR data for 31 January through 6 February 2021 showed Canada's hotel industry with slightly lower occupancy compared with the previous week.
Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2020-Q4
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.