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November 28, 2012

Delta Hotels and Resorts Announces New Waterloo Property Reflective of Reinvigorated Brand

A new Delta Hotels and Resorts property is being built in Waterloo that will showcase a reinvigorated brand through modern design and innovations. Slated to open in summer 2013, the Delta Waterloo Hotel will become the city's first 4-star upscale, full service hotel after a $36 million investment.

Delta

Waterloo, Canada

November 26, 2012

New Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel to Open in Summer 2013

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is thrilled to announce the addition of the new Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel to its portfolio in Canada. When opened, the hotel will represent the first Renaissance Hotel to open in Alberta. Marriott International currently operates 74 hotels in Canada representing nine brands in its global portfolio, which includes eighteen brands.

Marriott

Edmonton, Canada

November 9, 2012

Canada Results For Week Ending 3 November

The Canadian hotel industry experienced mixed results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 28 October-3 November 2012, according to data from STR. In year-over-year comparisons, occupancy fell 4.0 percent to 55.9 percent, average daily rate was up 1.1 percent to CAD$125.58 and revenue per available room decreased 2.9 percent to CAD$70.16.

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November 7, 2012

Largest Entertainment Complex in Canada Relies on PSAV for Event Technologies

The 20-acre Falls Avenue Resort complex, owned by Canadian Niagara Hotels, turns to PSAV® Presentation Services for onsite audiovisual service, mobile solutions, virtual events (HD video conferencing, webcasting and web conferencing), audience response systems, content management, rigging and power distribution

PSAV

October 25, 2012

Lexington Enters Canada for the First Time

Lexington by Vantage, a collection of inns, hotels and suites in the full- and select-service segments, is proud to announce the opening of its first-ever property in Canada – a Lexington Inn & Suites in Windsor, Ontario.

Vantage

Windsor, Canada

October 1, 2012

Shangri-la Hotel, Toronto Opens in Canada’s Largest Metropolis

Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto opened this month on Canada's grand ceremonial boulevard, University Avenue, in the heart of its largest city, Toronto, Ontario. "Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is proud to welcome guests to the newest member of the group's growing global portfolio and second hotel in North America. Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto brings our signature hospitality from the heart to the fast developing downtown core of this cosmopolitan city, welcoming both Toronto residents and travelers from around the world," said Greg Dogan, president and CEO of Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd.

Shangri-La

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September 17, 2012

Americas Best Value Inn Adds Six Hotels in Texas, First-Ever Property in Nova Scotia

The Americas Best Value Inn® family of brands enjoyed more solid growth in July and August with the addition of 14 properties to the system, including six in the state of Texas and its first Canadas Best Value Inn® in the province of Nova Scotia. With its innovative brand affiliation, ABVI continues to attract hoteliers seeking increased revenue and more global resources.

Vantage

Nova Scotia, Canada

Press Release

September 14, 2012

New Downtown Toronto Hotels Website Offers Lowest Internet Rate

Toronto, ON - Downtown Toronto Hotels' new site is designed as an easy-to-use booking tool offering visitors the lowest internet rates from a choice of five centrally located hotels. The collection features hotels for business and leisure travelers alike with enticing packages and deals.

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September 13, 2012

Patrick Lamy has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Fairmont is pleased to announce several recent management and supervisory-level appointments at its properties worldwide. Patrick Lamy, who takes on the role of hotel manager, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal. Lamy brings a wealth of experience to his position including teaching credentials from ITHQ/UQAM’s Hospitality Management Program.

FRHI

Montréal, Canada

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September 13, 2012

Delta Hotels and Resorts Named Hotelier on Toronto's Thunder Bay's Waterfront Redevelopment

Delta Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce its expansion intoNorthwestern Ontariowith a new hotel that will be constructed onPrince Arthur'sLanding as part ofThunder Bay'sworld class waterfront redevelopment. The hotel is expected to create approximately 110 jobs, and is part of a private sector investment which also consists of two condominiums, and a commercial building for shops and restaurants which will see this portion of the waterfront transformed into a vibrant, mixed use space that is active year-round and attractive for all ages.

Delta

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Press Release Sales & Marketing

September 12, 2012

Celebrate the season with Halifax Festivals & Events this fall

Halifax, NS – You can always count onHalifax,Nova Scotiato provide a stellar line up of festivals throughout the fall. Taking in annual events such as the Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival, the Atlantic Film Festival, Word on the Street, Nocturne: Art at Night, and the Halifax Pop Explosion are a must for anyHalifaxvacation plans.

A Couple of Chicks

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

September 7, 2012

Canada performance for week ending 1 September

Canada’s hotel industry reported positive results in the three key performance metrics for the week of 26 August-1 September 2012, according to data from STR. In year-over-year measurements, the country’s hotel occupancy increased 5.8 percent to 72.9 percent, its average daily rate rose 2.3 percent to CAD$129.08 and its revenue per available room was up 8.3 percent to CAD$94.11.

August 31, 2012

Canadian Weekly Lodging Outlook - August 19, 2012

STR and HVS are pleased to provide you with the month's issue of the Canadian Lodging Outlook. Each report includes occupancy (Occ), average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for three major markets and the Provinces. If you would like a detailed hotel performance data for all of Canada, STR offers their Canadian Hotel Review. The Canadian Hotel Review is available by annual subscription which includes both monthly and weekly issues. Each monthly issue of the Canadian Hotel Review also includes an analysis provided by HVS.

HVS

August 15, 2012

Daniel Boulud has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

Straight from his brigade in New York City, Daniel Boulud has named Tyler Shedden as Chef de Cuisine of the much anticipated Café Boulud Toronto. A native to Canada’s west coast, Tyler began cooking in his grandmother’s kitchen before deciding he was destined for a career as a professional chef. He took his first steps in that direction in 1996 when he went to work as commis - or assistant cook - at Val d’Isere in Whistler. From C restaurant in British Columbia to Anthony’s in England, and with a final stint at Raincity Grill in Vancouver, Tyler moved to New York in 2006 to work with Gordon Ramsay as sous chef at the London NYC. In 2008 he was promoted to executive sous chef of the two Michelin star restaurant. Reaching that third Michelin star proved less difficult as Tyler moved on to become Private Dining Room Chef in May 2011, at DANIEL, Daniel Boulud’s fine dining establishment in New York City.

Four Seasons

August 10, 2012

Canada performance for week ending 4 August

Canada’s hotel industry reported mixed results in the three key performance metrics for the week of 29 July-4 August 2012, according to data from STR. In year-over-year measurements, the country’s hotel occupancy increased 1.0 percent to 72.5 percent, its average daily rate ended the week virtually flat with a 0.9-percent decrease to CAD$132.75 and its revenue per available room was flat at CAD$96.30.

July 16, 2012

Jeff Waters has been appointed as General Manager at The King Edward Hotel

Skyline Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality division of Skyline International Development, today announced the appointment of Jeff Waters as General Manager of The King Edward Hotel. The appointment follows an announcement earlier this year that Skyline Hotels & Resorts will assume management of the iconic 109-year-old hotel on July 17.

Skyline Hotels & Resorts

July 13, 2012

STR reports Canada hotel pipeline for June 2012

Canada's hotel development pipeline comprises 196 projects totaling 20,506 rooms, according to the June 2012 STR/McGraw Hill Construction Dodge Pipeline Report. This represents a 4.0-percent decrease in the number of rooms in the total active pipeline compared to June 2011.

External Article Technology

July 6, 2012

iPhones replace old-school room phones at Opus hotel | usatoday.com

As hotels try to offer guests technology they'll be able to both understand and use, one high-tech boutique hotel in Vancouver has come up with a novel approach - replacing the arguably obsolete wireless hotel phone with an iPhone. The Opus hotel in Vancouver's trendy Yaletown neighborhood has made the switch to iPhones, figuring that guests - especially those from the USA - will know how to use them and appreciate having a Canadian phone to eliminate international roaming fees on their personal phones.

USA TODAY

Vancouver, Canada