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.
Barry Sternlicht, 1 Hotels Founder and CEO & Chairman of Starwood Capital Group, announced plans today for its newest property, 1 Hotel Toronto, inspired by Canada'snatural beauty, the vibrant character of King Street West and the Torontomarketplace. The hotel is being developed in partnership with Mohari Hospitality, a global real estate investment company and owner of the building which is currently operated as the Thompson Toronto. The downtown property will undergo an extensive transformation into a relaxing luxury sustainable 1 retreat.
The Canadian hotel industry recorded negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 4-10 August 2019, according to data from STR.
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that at the close of the second quarter of 2019, the total construction pipeline in Canada hit an all-time high with 273 projects/35,787 rooms. Construction pipeline projects are up 14% and rooms are up a lofty 20% year-over-year (YOY).
Quesada began her career with the company in 2005 when she joined the team at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. With her attention to detail and experience working as a physiotherapist, Quesada soon joined the inaugural class of a management training program for Four Seasons spas in 2007. She spent the year travelling to numerous properties learning in-depth knowledge of spa management. An obvious fit for the job, Quesada then moved to Istanbul where she took on the role of Spa Director at the property along the Bosphorus. In 2015, she advanced once again in Punta Mita, Mexico where she was then named Senior Spa Director for the Americas.
The Canadian hotel industry recorded negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 28 July through 3 August 2019, according to data from STR.
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 28 July through 3 August 2019, according to data from STR.
Marriott International Inc., is proud to announce the opening of the highly anticipated JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District. Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District offers a fresh and welcoming take on luxury and will feature modern guest rooms, specialty wellness programs, enriching dining experiences, and 22,000 sq. ft. of meeting and conference spaces, which have been named after iconic Edmonton Oilers Alumni.
The Canadian hotel industry reported mostly positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the second quarter of 2019, according to data from STR.
The Canadian hotel industry recorded negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 14-20 July 2019, according to data from STR.
MMGY Global announced today the acquisition of NEXTFactor Enterprises Inc., a strategic planning and consulting company focused on the travel and tourism industry. The Vancouver-based company is MMGY Global's first Canadian acquisition and represents a new service offering for the world's largest integrated marketing communications company dedicated to travel and hospitality.
Marriott International, Inc. announced today the opening of a new 196-room dual-branded Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Located at 35 Shubie Drive, the Courtyard and Residence Inn Halifax Dartmouth hotels are owned in a partnership between Southwest Properties, JLK Global Fund International (JLK) and New Castle Hotels & Resorts, and operated by New Castle Hotels & Resorts of Shelton, Connecticut.
The Omni King Edward Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, is pleased to announce that Patrick Cappa has been appointed the new general manager for the property. In this role, Cappa will oversee the hotel's operations and commitment to guests.
The Canadian hotel industry recorded negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 7-13 July 2019, according to data from STR.
Today, Hotel Equities and Horizon North Logistics Inc. (Horizon North) announced they broke ground on a fully-modular Fairfield by Marriott in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. The 120-room hotel is phase II of an entirely modular-built, mixed-use community development by owners, Horizon North. Hotel Equities has been selected as the managing partner to operate the new hotel. The anticipated opening date is Q1 2020.
Marriott International, Inc. announced today the opening of a new 196-room dual-branded Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Located at 35 Shubie Drive, the Courtyard and Residence Inn Halifax Dartmouth hotels are owned in a partnership between Southwest Properties, JLK Global Fund International (JLK) and New Castle Hotels & Resorts, and operated by New Castle Hotels & Resorts of Shelton, Connecticut.
Tourism is a key driver for local economies, bringing in visitor dollars and supporting jobs. For smaller, secondary markets that are traditionally overlooked, recent increases in tourism have helped create healthy opportunities for independent hotels to thrive. With more travelers, especially younger generations, opting for off-the-beaten path destinations (https://info.advertising.expedia.com/travel-and-tourism-trends-for-american-travelers) and unique and memorable experiences, independent hotels have an opportunity to capitalize on the growing interest in these second-tier markets.
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The Canadian hotel industry recorded negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 23-29 June 2019, according to data from STR.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Brantford. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 90 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Brantford is the city's first all-suite hotel.