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April 4, 2019

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.

Press Release General Management

April 3, 2019

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.

Choice

March 28, 2019

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.

March 28, 2019

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.

Four Seasons

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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March 28, 2019

Nicholas Trosien has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

Trosien brings a creative touch, Four Seasons-style management and leadership chops, and culinary worldliness nurtured through assignments in Asia and the Middle East to his new position. Originally from Livonia, Michigan, Trosien began working his way up the line at 15 years old, before honing his skills at Le Cordon Bleu Miami and going on to work for a famous James Beard award-winning chef in multiple restaurants. As a young, talented chef in the city, he caught the attention of both the Food & Beverage Director and Hotel Manager of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach and soon after landed his first Four Seasons appointment there as a Sous Chef in 2012. A natural fit, Trosien has been with the company ever since, bringing his culinary skills to Singapore and Dubai before landing in Toronto. He's the type of chef whose passion in the kitchen is both in the food and the people.

Four Seasons

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Development Opening

March 26, 2019

Fairfield By Marriott Hotel Opens In Downtown Montreal With Innovative Design And Décor

The 154-room Fairfield by Marriott in downtown Montreal opened on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Located at 1199 Berri Street, the property will feature Fairfield's bright and inviting décor including smart, inventive public spaces and functional guest rooms. The hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Sunray Group of Hotels. Just 30 minutes from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, the Fairfield by Marriott Montreal Downtown offers guests convenient access to Old Montreal, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Place des Arts, Casino de Montreal and Olympic Stadium.

Fairfield Inn & Suites®

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Development Opening

March 25, 2019

The World’s Largest Residence Inn By Marriott Opens In Calgary Downtown/Beltline District

Marriott International, Inc. has announced the highly anticipated opening of Residence Inn Calgary Downtown/Beltline District, the largest property in the brand's global portfolio. The Residence Inn Calgary marks the 800th hotel for the brand. With properties located in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Central America, Residence Inn is the global leader in the longer-stays lodging segment.

Residence Inn

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

March 22, 2019

Rick Norman has been promoted to General Manager at Courtyard and Residence Inn Halifax-Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Guido Kerpel, regional vice president Canada of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that Rick Norman, has been promoted to general manager of the soon-to-open Courtyard and Residence Inn in Dartmouth, NS. Norman previously was the general manager of the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites, a hotel he opened in 2009. Norman joined New Castle as the senior night auditor in 1996 when the company acquired, renovated and re-opened the Westin Nova Scotian. Following a promotion to director of operations, he went on to open the Residence Inn in Moncton. Under Norman's leadership, the Hampton Inn Dartmouth consistently has been the top performing hotel in the market.

Marriott

Dartmouth, Canada

March 21, 2019

STR: Canada Hotel Results For Week Ending 16 March

The Canadian hotel industry recorded negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 10-16 March 2019, according to data from STR.

March 21, 2019

Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2018-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.

HVS

Opinion Article Markets & Performance

March 20, 2019

Jana Yackel has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Rosewood Hotel Georgia

Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver's preeminent luxury hotel, has appointed Jana Yackel as Director of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Yackel will be responsible for developing and executing innovative sales and marketing strategies for the legendary property.

Rosewood Hotel Group

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

March 18, 2019

Canadian Hotel Development Cost Survey 2018

In 2018, the Canadian lodging market reached a new record high for RevPAR. Although regional performance differed widely, more developments are in the pipeline in 2018 that any year since 2013. After the global financial crisis hit the Canadian lodging market in 2009, causing a 12.3% contraction in RevPAR, the industry in general has been on an upward trajectory. In fact, RevPAR growth for the country has been registered for 106 consecutive months—the longest period of sustained growth on record.

By Carrie Russell, Managing Director at HVS Canada, HVS

March 14, 2019

STR: Canada Hotel Results For Week Ending 9 March

The Canadian hotel industry recorded mixed year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 3-9 March 2019, according to data from STR.

March 12, 2019

Annette Williston has been promoted to General Manager at Hampton Inn and Suites Halifax-Dartmouth

Guido Kerpel, regional vice president Canada of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that Annette Williston has been promoted to general manager of the Hampton Inn and Suites Halifax-Dartmouth. Previously, she was the hotel's assistant general manager.

Hilton

Dartmouth, Canada

March 7, 2019

STR: Canada Hotel Results For Week Ending 2 March

The Canadian hotel industry recorded positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 24 February through 2 March 2019, according to data from STR.

March 5, 2019

STR: Canada Hotel Results For Week Ending 23 February

The Canadian hotel industry recorded mixed year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 17-23 February 2019, according to data from STR.

Press Release Development

March 5, 2019

Hotel Equities Expands Footprint In Canada With Addition Of Eight Hotels In Alberta

Atlanta-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced they have been selected as the strategic partner with APX Hotels to operate eight hotels in the Alberta region. The hotel portfolio, consisting of IHG, Hilton and Wyndham branded properties is owned by APX Hotel Group. The combined total guestroom count is 749 and growing, with future development projects in the pipeline.

Hotel Equities

Alberta, Canada

February 28, 2019

Ian McAuley has been appointed as President, Canada at Aimbridge Hospitality Canada

Aimbridge Hospitality, the largest and most recognized hotel investment and management firm in the United States, announces the appointment of Ian McAuley as President, Canada.

Aimbridge Hospitality