The Hazelton Hotel today announced a new chapter in the hotel's story, with a forthcoming renovation project that will include a transformed guest experience and a renewed approach to food and beverage at Chef Mark McEwan's signature ONE Restaurant. The hotel and restaurant will remain open during the renovation, which is set to be completed by early summer 2020, in time for peak travel season.
The Canadian hotel industry recorded negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 24-30 November 2019, according to data from STR.
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto announces the appointment of Chad Merced as Hotel Manager. Merced started his career in hospitality with Four Seasons, and the senior leadership in Toronto is delighted to have him as a member of the management team.
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto announces the appointment of Maxime Regad as Director of Food and Beverage. Regad started his career in hospitality with Four Seasons, and the senior leadership in Toronto is delighted to have him as a member of the management team.
The Canadian hotel industry recorded positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 17-23 November 2019, according to data from STR.
Bonsu also comes to the Resort following a long history in the culinary arts. Prior to his new role, Bonsu held chef positions with Killarney Mountain Lodge & Conference Centre, Arthurs Landing, Rawley Resort, Spa & Marina and The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. Bonsu was also part of the culinary leadership team during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, BC, where over 77,000 meals were served to athletes and staff.
Beers joins the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort most recently from The Lake Louise Ski Resort, where he served as food and beverage manager for over a decade. He possesses over 35 years of experience in food and beverage and has hosted royalty, celebrities and prominent government figures under his management. Beers will oversee the destination's unique dining experiences, which include seven distinct restaurant and café concepts as well as banquet and wedding facilities for guests to enjoy.
North Vancouver's newest boutique luxury Seaside Hotel proudly announces the opening of its restaurant, Seaside Provisions. Both are in The Shipyards District of Lower Lonsdale (Lolo)—North Vancouver's historic arts and dining neighborhood. The design blurs the lines between restaurant, bar and lounge to create a holistic dining experience in a style-infused space, referred to as The Living Room, featuring locally sourced coastal small plates and bespoke cocktails in a space decked with curated art and photography. The chic beach house ambience is completed with the addition of a focal fireplace of finely cut marble, paired with beechwood seating and dressed in exceptional wool blankets. Completing the vibe is an acoustic guitar and pair of bongo drums for guests.
When one thinks of visiting Vancouver Island, the typical trip includes a day or two in the bohemian provincial capital, Victoria, followed by a trek north into perpetually verdant British Columbian wilderness or hugging the craggy, wind-swept western coast with most roads ending in Tofino. Along the way are picturesque mountain ranges, hiking trails and some truly incredible people of all walks of life.
Greg Keffer, Designer at the Rockwell Group, handled the design of the lobby, reception area and F&B spaces during the refurbishment of the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Today, he tells us about his collaboration with our Design & Technical Services teams. These days, design is crucial and cannot be overlooked. It encourages interaction with guests and creates a unique identity specific to each hotel, whilst staying true to their brand. If you thought design was all about looks, Accor proves you wrong with the expert help of Greg Keffer, Designer.
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.
The Canadian hotel industry recorded mostly negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 10-16 November 2019, according to data from STR.
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites has announced the official opening of its new restaurant — Mosaic Kitchen, Bar and Lounge, which is part of the hotel's extensive renovation set to be finalized in early 2020. Located across from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) inside the 419-room hotel, the new restaurant is a culinary expression of rustic, comforting dishes with a southern Ontario and global influence led by the property's Director of Food and Beverage and Executive Chef, Yogi Rana.
The Canadian hotel industry recorded mostly negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 3-9 November 2019, according to data from STR.
At the close of the third quarter of 2019, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the total construction pipeline in Canada soared to an all-time high with 289 projects/38,453 rooms. Construction pipeline projects are up 17% and rooms are up a remarkable 28% year-over-year (YOY).
Shiji Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikkie Randhawa-Singh as the new Senior Vice President of Asia-Pacific. Ms. Singh will be responsible for the management, development, and growth of Shiji in APAC, as well as expanding Shiji-APAC's presence in the market and engagement with its regional client base. Her appointment coincides with the opening of a new Shiji corporate office in Singapore, which will serve as the hub of Shiji's continued expansion in the region, providing clients with increased product innovation and localized customer support.
Rimap Hospitality headquartered in Montreal, today announced it has signed a contract with Marriott International to debut the company's design-driven AC Hotels by Marriott brand in Ottawa with a 208-room hotel. The hotel will sit ideally between Byward Market and the Rideau Centre, close to Parliament hill and the University of Ottawa, an area that is home to a growing number of offices, residences, theaters and restaurants. Expected to open in the summer of 2022, the AC Hotel Ottawa will offer business and leisure travelers alike a thoughtful approach to design as well as intuitive, frictionless guest service.
The Canadian hotel industry recorded mixed year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 27 October through 2 November 2019, according to data from STR.
In this role, Scoler will lead design, development and construction for Cabot as the brand expands its portfolio from Nova Scotia to Saint Lucia and eyes future growth opportunities. Scoler brings to his new position over twenty years of experience managing all aspects of development, design and construction for premier hospitality, real estate and leisure projects around the world. His broad international leadership spans over 50 projects across Canada, the U.S., UK, Europe, Russia, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Canadian hotel industry recorded mostly positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 20-26 October 2019, according to data from STR.