Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America's fastest-growing and one of Canada's largest hotel brands, is pleased to announce the official opening of its latest franchised property in North Vancouver, British Columbia. The reimagined Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel officially opened its doors as a Coast Hotel on September 3rd, 2025.
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 Yukon's capital city, Whitehorse, welcomes a striking new addition with the opening of Hyatt Place Whitehorse, the brand's first property in Canada's North and only the second purpose-built hotel to open in Whitehorse in more than 50 years. Whitehorse is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, culture vultures, culinary aficionados and history buffs. Known as the 'Wilderness City', Whitehorse is the hub of the Yukon where exciting outdoors meets great cuisine, live theatre, amazing wildlife, and the world-famous gold rush history.
Canada’s domestic travel boom showed no signs of slowing down. New Airbnb data showed that domestic bookings jumped by more than 10 percent1 in the first half of the year compared to 2024—confirming the momentum in domestic travel has real staying power. Travellers are choosing to explore closer to home, spending their travel dollars locally and supporting Canadian hosts, small businesses, and communities in doing so.
Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest occupancy level since August 2019, according to July 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online property marketplaces.
The Q2 2025 Canada Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals that there are 333 projects/44,764 rooms in the country's total pipeline at the close of the quarter, representing a 3% increase in projects and an 11% increase in rooms year-over-year (YOY).
Canada’s Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to contribute almost $183BN to the economy in 2025, setting a new record and continuing the country’s impressive growth streak, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Canada’s hotel industry reported year-over-year performance growth for the second consecutive month, according to June 2025 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler announces the appointment of Peter Houston as Resort Manager. With nearly two decades of experience in luxury hospitality across Canada and the United States, Peter brings a deep passion for the mountains, a spirit of adventure, and a commitment to authentic guest connection.
Hotel Communication Network (HCN), the world leader in AI Concierge powered guestroom tablets, has been named one of Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025, an exclusive honor presented by the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO), a Government of Canada agency established to encourage innovation and support capital raising for pre IPO companies.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa officially opened its doors today with a signature guitar smash, marking the arrival of Canada's first fully integrated Hard Rock resort, a bold new destination where entertainment, hospitality, and music take center stage.
Marriott International, Inc. and Truman announced today plans to open three hotels in Calgary, including W Calgary, JW Marriott Calgary, and an Autograph Collection Hotel on Stampede Park. These brands are poised to transform the hospitality landscape in Calgary and will debut as part of a dynamic, mixed-use development ideally situated within the city’s rapidly evolving Culture + Entertainment District.
Marriott International, Inc. and Truman announced today plans to open three hotels in Calgary, including W Calgary, JW Marriott Calgary, and an Autograph Collection Hotel on Stampede Park. These brands are poised to transform the hospitality landscape in Calgary and will debut as part of a dynamic, mixed-use development ideally situated within the city's rapidly evolving Culture + Entertainment District.
Truman's recently announced partnership with Calgary Stampede to deliver a 320-key hotel on Stampede Park, which will officially operate under Autograph Collection Hotels. With an official name to be announced at a later date, the full-service property will be reflective of the premium lifestyle brand's clear vision that makes each property individual, special, and 'Exactly Like Nothing Else,' and is planned to include 320 guestrooms and 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Within 14,000 square feet of food and beverage offerings, guests will enjoy several restaurants, a lobby bar, coffee shop, and a rooftop lounge with views of downtown, plus a south-facing leisure terrace with a pool, jacuzzi and an outdoor bar, and an indoor swimming pool and fitness club.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced plans for a luxury Park Hyatt hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver, slated for 2026. The hotel, formerly Shangri-La Vancouver, is now operating as Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni until a multi-million-dollar redesign enhances and elevates the hotel's guestrooms, residential style lobby, public spaces and spa, and the hotel joins the Park Hyatt brand.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is delighted to announce the appointment of Shiv Kappal as Executive Chef. In his new role, Chef Kappal will lead all culinary operations for Canada's #1 Resort as recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, including signature restaurant SIDECUT Steakhouse, Braidwood Tavern, and the resort's evolving culinary program and innovative initiatives.
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection one of the most iconic retreats in the Canadian Rockies, is poised to redefine mountain luxury as the first Emblems Collection property in North America. Owned by Oxford Properties Group and a capital partner, the resort will undergo a fully transformative renovation beginning in October 2025 and will reopen in summer 2026 as a flagship for Accor's newest luxury collection brand, blending its storied legacy with a visionary redesign.
Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest 2025 monthly growth rates in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to May data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Calgary Downtown, located at 239 12thAvenue SW, today announced that it has completed an extensive renovation of its guest rooms and public spaces. The general contractor was Ryan Murphy Construction Inc while Bozena Licensed Interior Design Inc.was responsible for the new concept and context of the makeover.
voco hotels, the fastest growing premium brand in IHG Hotels & Resorts' global portfolio, today marked its entry into the burgeoning Canadian market with its first three regional signings. The new hotels in Montreal, Toronto and Niagara Falls, will blend the vibrancy of local culture with the quality and reassurance of a respected global brand.