Hyatt and Mizrahi Developments Announce Plans for Andaz Toronto – Yorkville
Hyatt's luxury Andaz brand expected to make Toronto debut in 2022 with a new hotel located at The One, set to be tallest building in Canada.
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STR: Canada Q1 2019 hotel performance
The Canadian hotel industry reported mostly positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during Q1 2019, according to data from STR. Compared with Q1 2018:
Hilton Named to 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada – 1000+ Employees
For the first time, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has been recognized in Canada for its outstanding workplace culture with inclusion on Great Place to Work®'s 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada - 1000+ Employees. Hilton is ranked #29 and is the top hospitality company on the list.
STR: Canada Hotel Results For Week Ending 20 April
The Canadian hotel industry recorded negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 14-20 April 2019, according to data from STR.
Hampton by Hilton Opens New Property in St. Catharines, Ontario
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton, the global upper-midscale brand known for its commitment to providing unmatched guest service, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton St. Catharines Niagara. Owned by Heart of Niagara Hotels, Hampton Inn by Hilton St. Catharines Niagara features 101 spacious rooms and offers travelers value-added amenities with the spirit of Hamptonality.
Heather McCrory has been appointed as CEO, North & Central America at Accor
Accor has appointed Heather McCrory as CEO, North & Central America. McCrory will also serve as a member of the group's executive committee. In her new position, McCrory will have strategic oversight for more than 115 hotels and more than 28,000 employees across North and Central America. Accor brands and partnerships in the region include Fairmont, Sofitel, Delano, SLS, Banyan Tree, Pullman, Swissôtel, 21c Museum Hotels - MGallery Hotel Collection, Mondrian, Hyde, Novotel, Mama Shelter, ibis and ibis Styles. A seasoned professional with an extensive hospitality background spanning more than 30 years, McCrory most recently served as EVP of operations, North & Central America region for Accor, a position which gave her wide-ranging oversight of hotel operations, technology, design and technical services, spa, retail, rooms, food & beverage, and integrations and openings, with a strong focus on driving operational excellence in key areas of employee and guest engagement, service culture, revenue, GOP margins and owner relations. McCrory also serves as the executive sponsor for North & Central America for RiiSE, Accor's international network to promote diversity. In 2018, she chaired the first annual Women on the RiiSE Forum, bringing together more than 60 women in leadership from throughout the region for professional and personal development, inspiration, motivation and networking. An active leader in the hospitality industry, McCrory is the past chair of Tourism Toronto, past vice chair of the board of directors for the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC), as well as a past board member of the Ontario Breast Cancer Association. McCrory is based in the Accor regional office in Toronto.
STR: Canada Hotel Results For Week Ending 13 April
The Canadian hotel industry recorded positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 7-13 April 2019, according to data from STR.
Hilton Opens New Dual-Brand Property in Toronto Brampton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Brampton West and Home2 Suites by Hilton Toronto Brampton, bringing a total of 220 new rooms to the Brampton area. The dual-brand hotel adds even more versatile options for guests visiting Toronto, which welcomes more than 40 million travelers per year, making it the leading city in Canada for tourism.*
Safwan Abu Risheh has been appointed as Managing Director at Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver's renowned luxury hotel, is pleased to announce Safwan Abu Risheh's return to the prestigious property as managing director. A key member of the hotel's opening leadership team, Mr. Abu Risheh is highly committed to upholding Rosewood Hotel Georgia's reputation as a legendary hotel in Canada and around the world. Boasting extensive experience in luxury hotel operations and a deep passion for the hospitality industry, Mr. Abu Risheh will oversee all facets of Rosewood Hotel Georgia in his new position as managing director.
Booking.com Shares New Research on Canadian Travellers' Interest In and Barriers To Travelling Sustainably
Almost three quarters (70%) of Canadian travellers report being more determined to make sustainable travel choices than they were a year ago, but barriers include a lack of knowledge and available or appealing options when trying to put this into practice.
Infor Continues to Support Canadian Tourism Industry
Infor, a leading provider of industry-specific cloud applications, today announced its continued momentum and support of the Canadian Tourism Industry. Hotel Alma, an Infor customer since 2009, decided to upgrade to cloud-based Infor HMS to automate functions across its Hospitality Operation.
Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Announces May 8, 2019 Opening Date
The new luxury centrepiece of Montreal's Golden Square Mile, Four Seasons Hotel Montreal will officially open on May 8, 2019.
STR: Canada Hotel Results For Week Ending 6 April
The Canadian hotel industry recorded positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 31 March through 6 April 2019, according to data from STR.
Jesse Crockett has been appointed as General Manager at The Josie Hotel
The Josie Hotel - North America's newest slopeside boutique hotel - is pleased to announce that Jesse Crockett has been appointed as the property's new general manager effective April 1, 2019.
Booking.com Uncovers That When It Comes to Hosting, It's All About Striking the Perfect Balance
Global travel leader Booking.com has revealed the driving factors behind Canadian travellers' appetite to stay in different types of unique accommodations, and the fine balance an accommodation host, manager or owner must strike to get that personal touch just right for guests.
Hockey Legends Doug Gilmour and Guy Carbonneau Face Off in the Holiday Inn Express® READIEST Breakfast Challenge Canada
The Holiday Inn Express® brand, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG®), knows that whether its guests are hockey players, sports analysts or super fans, a hot and fresh breakfast is the key to fueling up before a big game. To celebrate the rollout of the new Express Start® Breakfast bar in Canada, the brand challenged two Canadian champions and hockey-rivals—Doug Gilmour and Guy Carbonneau—to create the ultimate breakfast creation in the READIEST Breakfast Challenge Canada. Hockey analyst and former player Mike Johnson acted as referee and sampled the competing creations from the judge’s stand.
STR: Canada Hotel Results For Week Ending 30 March
The Canadian hotel industry recorded positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 24-30 March 2019, according to data from STR.
Choice Hotels Canada Honoured with Canadian Franchise Association Hall of Fame Award
Choice Hotels Canada, one of the country's largest hotel franchisors, is excited to announce that it has been awarded the 2019 Hall of Fame Award, an annual Recognition Award from the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA). Of the Canadian Franchise Association's 700 corporate members, only 32 have been awarded the Hall of Fame Award.
STR: Canada Hotel Results For Week Ending 23 March
The Canadian hotel industry recorded negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 17-23 March 2019, according to data from STR.
Julie Garton has been appointed as Wine Director at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Garton found her home in hospitality working in restaurants as she travelled extensively around the world. A native of Guelph, Ontario, she set down roots in Toronto as sommelier and manager of a popular gastropub in the heart of Yorkville, curating wine lists for all three of its sister pubs. Garton remains dedicated to her pursuit of wine knowledge, recently passing the gruelling Advanced Exam through the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2019. As she makes moves to expand the wine program at the Hotel and delight guests of Café Boulud and d|bar by Chef Daniel Boulud, she is also eager to complete the CMS Master Sommelier Exam, deemed one of the most challenging exams in the world.