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Hyatt is on Track to Double its Brand Footprint in Canada by 2026

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt”) (NYSE: H) is positioned to double Hyatt’s brand footprint in Canada by the end of 2026, with more than 20 executed managed and franchised agreements across its distinct brands. As Hyatt continues to build industry-leading net rooms growth globally, this strategic and intentional growth in Canada reflects Hyatt’s focus on listening and developing in destinations that matter most to guests, World of Hyatt members and owners.

Hyatt
Canada
Development Pipeline

Plans for 2025 Opening of a 140-Key Hyatt Centric in Winnipeg

Hyatt Centric Winnipeg Downtown (2025) is expected to be the second Hyatt Centric hotel in Canada and will be in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, home to a vibrant arts and music scene, world-class museums, and stunning outdoor attractions. The lifestyle hotel will offer 140 modern guestrooms and suites, approximately 1,200 square feet of meeting space, a signature restaurant and bar and an open concept lobby that will capture the local spirit and inspire guests to get out and explore. The property is owned and will be operated by The Kothari Group.

Hyatt Centric
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Development Pipeline

2026 Hyatt Centric Planned for Victoria, BC

Hyatt Centric Victoria - Old Town (2026), will be the first Hyatt branded hotel in Victoria, British Columbia and will join Hyatt's growing Boundless Collection portfolio in Canada. Centrally located in Old Town Victoria, home to Canada's oldest Chinatown and known for its historic brick buildings and walkable streets, the hotel will offer 135 rooms and suites, and dynamic food and beverage options including a restaurant, bar, lounge, and coffee shop. The property is owned by Chard Development Ltd.

Hyatt Centric
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Development Renovation

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA Announces Guest Room Renovations

- 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, today announced that Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA, British Columbia, unveiled its plans for guest room renovations, set to begin in December this year with an estimated completion in the spring of 2024. These renovations will offer guests an elevated Refreshingly Local™ experience with a focus on comfort, intuitively designed rooms and suites, and unparalleled service.

Coast
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Matthew Rolston has been appointed as Assistant Lodge Manager at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Baillie Lodges' Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, nestled in the remote wilderness of Canada's Vancouver Island, officially announces its recent appointment of Assistant Lodge Manager Matthew Rolston. The Ontario native is excited to continue his career in the hospitality management industry, assisting the lodge in maintaining its stellar customer service, continuing its growth and success, and spearheading new initiatives. With more than a decade of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, Rolston brings unparalleled leadership expertise, exceptional guest service, and extensive knowledge of management and hotel operations to the lodge.

Baillie Lodges
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Opinion Article Technology

Navigating the Maze: The Challenges Hoteliers Encounter in Acquiring Cutting-Edge Technology

In Frederik Backman’s New York Times best-selling book, “A Man Called Ove”, the first chapter is aptly titled, “A man called Ove buys a computer that is not a computer.” In those first few pages, readers are introduced to fifty-nine-year-old Ove, a decidedly grumpy and impatient man who ventures into a tech store on a mission to buy a computer. He mistakenly asks the young sales associate for an ‘O-Pad’. The exchange only becomes more strained as Ove repeatedly asks the associate if the tablet is a good computer, and the associate explains that while it’s a good piece of technology, it depends on what type of computer he wants. As you can imagine, Ove’s frustration soon peaks when the associate attempts to explain that a keyboard was sold separately and then tries to direct him to a MacBook (which Ove endearingly calls a ‘McBook’) instead.

Alan Young
By Alan Young, VP, Strategy | Hospitality, Infor
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Press Release General Management

Crescent Adds Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre and Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre to its Management Portfolio

Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning operator of over 120 properties, announced the addition of the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, ON, and the Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre in Toronto, ON to its Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent portfolio. These time-honoured establishments have maintained their status as the go-to destinations for inspired events and conferences.

Crescent
Ontario, Canada
Opinion Article Technology

A Deep Dive Into ILC’s Fresh Take on Events for Independent Hotels with Founder and Chairman Andrew Benioff

If I were asked to compile a list of the most prominent figures currently influencing the trajectory of the independent lodging industry, Andrew Benioff, the Founder and Chairman of the Independent Lodging Congress would undoubtedly be included. As a tenured hospitality professional, I’ve been given the opportunity to connect with countless thought leaders in the space – many of whom exhibit a seemingly unquenchable appetite for innovation and growth – and Benioff is no exception.

Alan Young
By Alan Young, VP, Strategy | Hospitality, Infor
Barrie, Ontario, Canada