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.
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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?
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.
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.