Prince's Trust Canada, a national charity established by HRH The Prince of Wales, and Marriott International, a leading global lodging company with more than 6,700 properties across 129 countries and territories, announced a new Canada wide partnership today that will support youth employment and grow the hospitality-talent pool nationally.
DelSuites, the largest leading corporate housing provider in Toronto, has just announced the addition of The Livmore to its portfolio. Located in Toronto, Canada's fastest growing city, The Livmore will deliver a refined hospitality experience for todays' modern business and leisure travelers.
St. Regis Hotels and Resorts today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Toronto, marking the iconic luxury brands debut in Canada. Owned by Innvest, the landmark hotel is set to elevate Torontos luxury hospitality landscape with its world-renowned bespoke service, signature rituals and exquisite culinary offerings.
Since launching less than 18 months ago as Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) first soft-brand, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is continuing its rapid growth around the world and raising its flag in Canada with a dozen recently signed hotels and resorts spanning the country. These additions five of which have opened doors in British Columbia and Ontario, and another seven set to open within the next year in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Alberta, and Saskatchewan bolster the brands footprint on both sides of the Atlantic with the Trademark name now adorning more than 100 hotels in North America and Europe. Launched in 2017, Trademark is the first soft-brand geared to three- and four-star hotel owners passionate about upholding their hotels independent spirit and designed for everyday travelers seeking distinctive, attainable accommodations in sought-after destinations. Today, travelers can tap global, award-winning Trademark experiences like The INFINITY Hotel & Conference Center in Munich, Germany, and the HYPERION Hotel Basel in Basel, Switzerland, as well as notable American locations like the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky., Ravel Hotel in Long Island City, N.Y., and the Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa in Midway, Utah. This global momentum is a testament to Trademarks mounting appeal as one of the most compelling soft-branded offerings for independent hoteliers across the globe, said Greg Giordano, vice president, brand operations, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. These recent landmark additions, located in some of Canadas most coveted travel spots, underscore what it means to be a Trademark hotelunmatched character, charm, and individuality. These hotels are now backed by the global distribution power of a leading hospitality name in Wyndham, and a team passionate about driving more travelers through entrepreneurial hoteliers doors every day.Planting Roots in the Great White North Trademarks Canadian additions widen the brands presence in North America, joining nearly 50 hotels across the U.S. The first locations flying the Trademark flag in Canada include:
The exterior of the building looks pretty standard from the outsidevintage 70s, perhaps.
Country Inn & Suites® by Radisson, a leading upper midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Belleville, ON located at 245 North Front Street. The newly constructed hotel features the brand's latest designs with modern interiors and spacious guest rooms and suites. The hotel's convenient location near Highways 401 and 62 makes it the perfect spot for guests traveling on business, cheering on the Belleville Senators or rolling down the slopes at Batawa Ski Hill. Guests also have easy access to the beaches, wineries and other attractions in Prince Edward County.
Set to open in spring 2019, the 168-room Hotel and 18 Four Seasons Private Residences are located downtown in the city's Golden Mile Square, connected to Holt Renfrew Ogilvy. Just ten minutes by foot from the Bell Centre, five minutes by car from the train station and twenty minutes from the airport, Four Seasons is ideally located for international visitors, regional weekenders and business travellers. In addition to a chef-driven signature restaurant and bar, the Hotel will offer an intimate spa and state-of-the-art fitness centre, a skylit indoor pool and a stunning fifth floor ballroom with outdoor terrace.
Seasoned hotelier Gonçalo Monteiro has been appointed opening General Manager of the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Montreal. He arrives from China, where he was most recently Hotel Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip. Originally joining the family of Four Seasons in his native Lisbon 20 years ago, Gonçalo honed his hospitality skills in the food and beverage division across Europe before moving to Asia in 2010, first as Director of Food and Beverage before being promoted to Hotel Manager in 2014.
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that in the third quarter of 2018 the total construction pipeline in Canada stands at 247 projects/29,954 rooms. Construction pipeline projects are at a cyclical high with an increase of 19 projects year-over-year (YOY). Indications are that the pipeline is in a topping-out period. Total guest rooms in the pipeline appear to have peaked in the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2017, signaling the onset of further pipeline declines ahead. Other pipeline metrics that signal a possible decline are rooms under construction, rooms scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months, and new project announcements into the pipeline which have all been decreasing since fall of 2017.
Alt Hotel Calgary East Village is located just steps from the Bow River and all of the area's amenities and attractions. Take in the energy of a completely revitalized neighbourhood, just minutes from downtown.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced the newest addition to its luxurious collection of BW Premier Collection by Best Western hotels, with the opening of the newly renovated Prestige Radium Hot Springs Resort in Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia. Located at 7493 Main Street, the hotel features 70 guestrooms and 17 suites and is owned by Joe Huber with Prestige Hotels and Resorts.
Radisson Hotel Group today revealed the owners of Radisson Admiral Hotel Toronto-Harbourfront have announced their intent to convert the hotel into a Radisson Blu, making this the company's first upper upscale hotel introduction in Canada. The owners are planning to update the hotel's public spaces, guest rooms, food and beverage offerings and its meeting space to bring its unique Radisson Blu brand to life. The hotel's new look will feature a stylish and contemporary design, while maintaining its personalized service catering to the needs of each guest. The hotel is anticipated to open as a Radisson Blu in June 2019.
Room service at the Hotel Monville in Montreal starts with a phone call that tells the guest: Your robot delivery is outside.
Canada's hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the third quarter of 2018, according to data from STR. Compared with Q3 2017:
Boutique Accommodations Meet Authentic Red Mountain Adventure at The Josie
Forbes Travel Guide today released its first annual Verified Lists, naming both Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver and Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C. as two of the World's Most Luxurious Hotels. Both properties will be showcased with all of the other winners on ForbesTravelGuide.com.
Having recently celebrated a decade with the company, Merced is a Four Seasons veteran who has held various positions within the rooms division. All of this experience led to his promotion as Director of Guest Services at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and then on to Assistant Director of Rooms at Four Seasons Hotel Denver. Merced has also spent time at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts corporate office as operations lead worldwide, working with the guest recognition team, as well as assisting with task force opportunities in New York and Chicago.
Although new to Four Seasons, Alemi is no stranger to the world of hospitality. He joins the team from the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, where he spent several years climbing the ranks with a sharp focus in sales. His many notable roles there included senior sales manager, director of corporate sales, director of sales, and finally culminating with his current role as Director of Marketing.
The company flagship welcomes Giannicola Colucci as its new Executive Chef, overseeing the Hotel's entire food and beverage program, including banquet operations. Known for his creative culinary storytelling and a passion for local produce, Colucci brings over two decades of gathered global experience to his role.
Murray Lowe has been appointed general manager of the Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, following the retirement of Tony Cary-Barnard at the end of the month.