Gaudéric HARANG ESSEC IMHI 2013 has been appointed as Director of Operations Fairmont Le manoir Richelieu Quebec, Canada. Gaudéric joined Swissôtel Resort Phuket as Director of Operations upon graduation.
Matthew Mackenzie, general manager of the Algonquin Resort, today announced that Ron Kneabone has been appointed executive chef of the legendary, St. Andrews resort. Most recently, Kneabone was the executive chef/food and beverage director of the Marriott Fallsview in Niagara Falls.
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts continues to grow its Best Western Premier® brand presence in Canada, announcing the debut of the Best Western Premier Toronto Airport Carlingview Hotel. This is the first Best Western Premier hotel in Toronto and the fourth in Canada.
The 70-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Barrie, Ontario is now open for business. Located at 261 Essa Road, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Barrie will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Dass Group. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Barrie offers guests convenient access to the Barrie waterfront, the Spirit Catcher, the Barrie Molson Centre, and the MacLaren Art Centre.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the new-build 125-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Oshawa Downtown hotel in Oshawa, Ontario. This hotel joins theHoliday Inn Express Whitby Oshawa and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clarington – Bowmanville properties open nearby. Located near major businesses including the General Motors assembly plant and Ontario Power Generation, as well as premier sports and entertainment venue General Motors Centre, this hotel is expected to become a top choice for business, sport and leisure travellers to the Oshawa area.
Tribute Portfolio, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today announced its debut in Canada with the signing of Hotel PUR Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, owned byHotel PUR Quebec LP and managed by Crescent Hotels and Resorts Canada Company. Located in the burgeoning Saint Roch neighborhood in Quebec City, Hotel PUR Quebec will undergo a full renovation of all 242 guestrooms and suites before joining the Tribute Portfolio system in early 2017. Entering its sixth country just a month ahead of its one year anniversary, Tribute Portfolio continues to maintain its position as having the fastest take-off of any Starwood hotel brand, ever.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the newly-renovated 113-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Halifax-Bedford hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This hotel joins the Holiday Inn® Halifax Harbourview and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Airport hotels already nearby. Located near major attractions including the BMO Centre, IBM Innovation Centre, Canada Games Centre, World Trade & Convention Centre, Bayer's Lake Park and Mount St. Vincent University, this hotel is expected to become a top choice for business, sports, government and leisure travellers in the Halifax area.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Milton. Designed for travelers looking for a fresh, new stay experience, the hotel will have 100 suites and continues the expansion of one of Hilton Worldwide's fastest growing brands in portfolio history.
Vantage Hotels has increased Canadas Best Value Inn's presence in the western half of the country with the addition of properties in Calgary, Alberta and Vernon, British Columbia. Canadas Best Value Inn-Calgary Chinook Station is scheduled to officially convert from Howard Johnson Express later this month. The property has 48 rooms (several with kitchenette suites), offers free continental breakfast and Wi-Fi, and is pet friendly. Nearby attractions include the Chinook Centre mall, Calgary Zoo, Calgary Stampede Park, Scotiabank Saddledome, Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its fast-growing Four Points brand has expanded its Canadian footprint with the opening of Four Points Regina, the brand's second location in Saskatchewan. Owned and managed by VJ Management, the newly constructed Four Points caters to the modern traveler with an emphasis on approachable design and stylish comfort.
The 147-suite Residence Inn Marriott in Regina, Saskatchewan is scheduled to open on Friday, March 11, 2016. Located at 1506 Pasqua Street, the all-suite Residence Inn Regina will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by MLS Management, Ltd. and managed by Atlific Hotels.
Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto announces the appointment of Jens Moesker to the position of area general manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto and Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver. Moesker joins the hotels from the 200-room Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, where he served as general manager from 2011 to February 2016. Moesker has been with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts since 2000 and has over 23 years of experience in the hospitality industry, covering all aspects of hotel operations, with a particular passion for food and beverage. Moesker brings strategic thinking and knowledge of Shangri-La hospitality from his diverse career path in Asia.
Courtyard by Marriott Montreal West Island/Baie D'Urfe is scheduled to open its doors in Baie D'Urfe, Quebec today. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard's latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience.
Tammy LeBlanc has been appointed general manager of the 571-room Hilton Québec, in Québec City.
In 2015, the Canadian lodging industry experienced the highest level of transaction volume since 2007 with a total of more than $2.2 billion.
The arrival of William Gray, a new hotel slated to open summer 2016, is poised to revolutionize Old Montreal with its exciting array of offerings for both local Montrealers and international travelers. Located on St-Vincent, just steps away from Place Jacques-Cartier and the Old Port, the hotel offers 127 guest rooms and suites, over 10,000 sq. ft. of event space, a 180 seat restaurant, a rooftop terrace, a luxury spa with an outdoor pool, a boutique, a café, and exquisite views of Montreal's iconic landmarks.
The newly constructed 116-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Kanata, Ontario is scheduled to open this Thursday, February 11, 2016. Located at 1251 Maritime Way, the TownePlace Suites Ottawa Kanata will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Silver Hotel Group of Mississauga, Ontario, and will compliment the new Fairfield Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata opened in November 2015 by the same group.
Group Germain Hotels is adding a new Alt Hotel to the dynamic River Landing area of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 2018. The stylish property will be a key feature of the city's extensive River Landing development project, a new extension currently under construction in the south downtown business district.
Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel brand that serves value- conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Medicine Hat. The 125-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton family of more than 2,000 Hampton by Hilton and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton hotels. The hotel, located at 2510 Boxsprings Boulevard, is managed by Canalta Hotels.
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) and ICE District Properties Joint Venture announced today that the JW Marriott Edmonton, representing one of the company's iconic brands and part of its luxury and lifestyle portfolio, will be ICE District's first luxury hotel. Expected to open in late 2018, and located in the heart of Canada's largest mixed-use sports and entertainment district, the property is one of the most significant hotel developments in Edmonton in more than three decades. The JW Marriott Edmonton was chosen to replace the former Delta Hotel when Marriott International acquired Delta Hotels and Resorts in 2015. [photo: Don Cleary, President of Marriott Hotels of Canada, Arne Sorenson are presented a "key" to the Ice District by Glen Scott, Senior Vice President, Real Estate, Katz Group and Darren Durstling, President, WAM Development Group]"The new JW Marriott property will provide guests with enriching luxury in the heart of downtown Edmonton," said Don Cleary, President, Marriott Hotels of Canada. "As the largest hotelier in Canada, the opening of JW Marriott Edmonton in ICE District speaks to our continued commitment to providing choices to Canadian customers and the confidence we have in the success of this incredible venture. The hotel will perfectly compliment Edmonton's evolving downtown and tourist landscape. Marriott is proud to work with ICE District to bring the JW Marriott brand's stellar service and unsurpassed guest experiences to this market."JW Marriott Edmonton will feature 356 rooms and suites, more than 25,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and conference space and one of the city's largest ballrooms at over 10,000 square feet. The hotel will also feature Spa by JW, a luxurious spa offering an array of treatment options, and a restaurant operated by one of Canada's premier restauranteurs."We are thrilled to partner with Marriott and proud to bring the iconic JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand to ICE District, and open the first hotel of its name in Alberta, Canada," said Daryl Katz, Chairman, Katz Group. "This remarkable new property will continue to reinvigorate downtown Edmonton and demonstrates our commitment to best in class amenities in ICE District. The JW Marriott brand will bring a heightened hotel experience unlike any other in Edmonton, and provide residents and visitors with an exceptional experience for both business and leisure travel."For more information and updates on ICE District, visit www.icedistrict.com.