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November 11, 2009

5th Annual Online Revealed Opens for Registration for January 2010 Conference

With online marketing strategies at a rapid pace, Online Revealed Canada, now in its fifth year, provides travel industry professionals a forum to discover the latest strategies, trends and technology and share best practices with colleagues, suppliers and internet marketing industry leaders. The internet travel marketing conference comes to Montreal January 25-27, 2010 at the Delta Centre-Ville with online registration now open and Early Bird registration packages starting at $399.

A Couple of Chicks

Canada

Press Release Sales & Marketing

November 10, 2009

Niagara Falls Accommodations Feature New Fall Getaway Packages on Fallsview Boulevard

Niagara Falls, Ontario (PR Web) November 10, 2009 -- An array of Niagara Falls accommodations -- all within walking distance of the Falls -- have made the destination's mild fall weather even more enticing with affordable Fall Getaway Packages at www.FallsviewBoulevard.com.

A Couple of Chicks

Canada

Press Release

November 8, 2009

Christmas Comes Early to Edmonton, Canada’s Festival City

November 9, 2009 -- EDMONTON, ALBERTA -- Well known for its abundance of festivals in Edmonton, this popular Western Canada city has announced four unique festivals taking place in November to enhance a visit to the city for holiday shopping, visiting friends and much more.

Edmonton Tourism

Alberta, Canada

Press Release Sales & Marketing

November 8, 2009

Edmonton Tourism Launches Fifth Annual Edmonton Winter Campaign with High Profile Air Canada and WestJet Promotions

EDMONTON, AB, (PR Web), November 9, 2009 -- Edmonton Tourism launches its fifth Edmonton winter campaign this week with the first phase aimed at increasing Greater Edmonton's share of leisure visitors from across Alberta.

Edmonton Tourism

Canada

Report Markets & Performance

November 6, 2009

STR reports Canada performance for week ending 31 October

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy decreased 6.7 percent to 55.7 percent, ADR dropped 6.4 percent to CAD$122.77, and RevPAR decreased 12.6 percent to CAD$68.40.

CoStar

Canada

Press Release General Management

November 4, 2009

Westin Nova Scotian Earns AAA Four Diamond Award

Thirteen years after bringing back the grand Nova Scotian hotel, the Westin Nova Scotian, with its superb location overlooking Halifax Harbour, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the prestigious Four Diamond Award for 2010, as awarded by the American Automobile Association.

A Couple of Chicks

Nova Scotia, Canada

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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)

Press Release Sales & Marketing

November 3, 2009

Halifax, Nova Scotia Hosts Major November Conferences, Highlighting Benefits of Destination

Halifax, Nova Scotia will be in the spotlight during two key events being hosted in the city this November. Influential meeting planners from across Canada will see the best of what Halifax offers as an event destination during the 2009 Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners (CanSPEP) conference (November 12-15). The following week, the first Halifax International Security Forum (November 20-22) brings security policymakers, opinion leaders and analysts from six continents to Halifax.

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Nova Scotia, Canada

Ad Guide

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Mews

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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)

Press Release

November 3, 2009

Veteran Calgary Convention and Event Management Company Details Inc. Celebrates Twenty One Years of Exceptional Service

4 November 2009 -- Calgary, AB - The provision of a seamless event planning experience is the ultimate goal of Calgary event management company Details Convention and Event Management, celebrating twenty-one years in the hospitality industry. Founded by Jean Silzer, CMP, in 1988, she has provided conference and event management services to the Calgary meetings and event industry with her creative nature, exceptional organizational skills, fiscal responsibility and her desire to educate as a key component of the services her company provides.

A Couple of Chicks

Alberta, Canada

Report Markets & Performance

October 30, 2009

STR reports Canada performance for week ending 24 October

The Canadian hotel industry posted declines in all three key performance measurements during the week of 18-24 October, according to data from STR. In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy decreased 5.9 percent to end the week at 67.4 percent. Average daily rate dropped 4.7 percent to finish the week at CAD$127.68. Revenue per available room for the week decreased 10.3 percent to finish at CAD$86.05.

CoStar

Canada

Press Release Operations & Strategy

October 28, 2009

Days Inn Offers Women Travel Tips for Business Trips

When it comes to travelling for business, safety and security are of primary concern for women. Before hitting the road, it's a good idea to plan ahead and get familiar with the destination. Days Inns -- Canada offers women helpful hints for every step of their travels.

Days Inns | Canada

Canada

Press Release

October 22, 2009

Online Marketing Expert Patricia Brusha Recognized as One of the Top 40 Online Marketers in Canada by Click! Weekly 2009

22 October 2009, Toronto, ON -- The recognition of Patricia Brusha, Co-Founder of A Couple of Chicks e-Marketing, as one of the Top 40 Canadian leaders and innovators in internet marketing follows the recent announcement of the company she co-founded with Alicia Whalen as #38 on the Profit Hot 50 Emerging Companies in Canada for 2009. In addition the pair have also been named to Profit's list of the Top Ten Women Entrepreneurs 2009.

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Ontario, Canada

Opinion Article Sales & Marketing

October 16, 2009

Hotel Loyalty Programs: An Overview and How They Benefit Hotels

Throughout the travel and retail industries, consumers have been bombarded with countless loyalty programs, the aim of which is to retain customers and increase their loyalty to a specific brand or company. In the hotel industry, hotel loyalty programs or frequent guest programs have been around since the early 1980s, starting with the inception of IHG's Priority Club Rewards program. Since then, all the major hotel companies have created their own version of the hotel loyalty program and are constantly striving to present their program as offering the best value. This article will provide an overview of hotel loyalty programs, focusing on how they potentially benefit hotel owners and operators.

HVS

Canada

Report Markets & Performance

October 15, 2009

STR reports Canadian hotel pipeline for September 2009

At the end of the third quarter of the calendar year, the Canadian hotel development pipeline includes 216 projects comprising 24,462 rooms, according to the September 2009 STR/TWR/Dodge Construction Pipeline Report released this week. This represents a 1.8-percent decrease in the number of rooms in the pipeline compared to August 2009 and a 5.3-percent increase in the number of rooms in the pipeline compared to September 2008.

CoStar

Canada

Supplier News Operations & Strategy

October 15, 2009

New Niagara Convention & Civic Centre in Niagara Falls Canada Partners with Chef Anna Olson

Renowned Chef Anna Olson is bringing her farm-fresh philosophy to the Niagara Convention & Civic Centre in Niagara Falls Canada -- set to open in Spring, 2011. Guests are sure to be delighted by the contributions of popular host of Food Network Canada's "Fresh with Anna Olson" -- who brings creative flair with locally sourced seasonal produced -- paired with world-class Niagara wines.

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Ontario, Canada

Supplier News Operations & Strategy

October 15, 2009

Winter Festival of Lights Launches New Website for 09-10 Season of Winter Niagara Falls Events

The Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Canada which officially opens on November 7, 2009 has launched a new website for what will be one of the most exciting winter Niagara Falls events seasons in many years. This year, the Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls, Ontario introduces a robust events calendar as well as the stunning new Rink at the Brink ice skating experience right at the base of Niagara Falls.

A Couple of Chicks

Ontario, Canada

Appointment

October 9, 2009

Joseph Dubois has been appointed as Director of Sales at Watermark Beach Resort

Joseph Dubois bears a cadre of impressive tourism-industry experience. Most recently, he served as the President of the Dubois Hospitality Group, a consulting firm that specializes in sales and marketing for a number of well-known hotel and resort properties throughout Canada. Prior to this position, he served as the National Director of Internet and Tours for Accent Inns, National Director of Tour and Travel for Coast Hotels and Resorts and as the Canadian Regional Director for JetSet Tours and Holidays.

Watermark Beach Resort

Osoyoos, Canada

Appointment

October 9, 2009

Paul Scanlon has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Watermark Beach Resort

Born and bred in British Columbia, Scanlon brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about the marketplace and hospitality industry to his new position. Paul comes to the Watermark from the Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, where he most recently held the position of Hotel Manager and was instrumental in the opening of the new property. Prior to the Nita Lake Lodge, Scanlon was the Director of Operations for Whistler’s two Pan Pacific hotels.

Watermark Beach Resort

Osoyoos, Canada

Appointment

October 9, 2009

Ingrid Jarrett has been appointed as General Manager at Watermark Beach Resort

A veteran of luxury hotels, Jarrett brings more than 20 years of experience working in various capacities in renowned hotels including The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The Fairmont Palliser, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and The Fairmont Empress. Prior to her appointment, Jarrett was the General Manager of The Cove Lakeside Resort. She also sits on numerous boards, including that of the British Columbia Hotel Association, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and Tourism Kelowna, in addition to serving as the President of the Central Okanagan Small Producers and Processors Association.

Watermark Beach Resort

Osoyoos, Canada

Press Release

September 24, 2009

Four Points by Sheraton Opens 100th Hotel in North America

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge, Ontario. This property, located an hour west of Toronto, is the 100th Four Points by Sheraton to open in North America. The hotel is also the third Four Points by Sheraton prototype to open so far this year.

Starwood

Cambridge, Canada

Press Release Sales & Marketing

September 23, 2009

Online Revealed Canada Announces Strategic Partnership With Big Picture Conferences

Canada's leading online marketing firm A Couple of Chicks e-Marketing joins forces with Big Picture Conferences to produce the 5th annual, tourism-focused internet marketing conference: Online Revealed Canada

A Couple of Chicks

Canada