WASHINGTON — Canada’s hotel industry achieved continued performance gains through Average Daily Rate (ADR), according to CoStar’s June 2024 data. June 2024 (percentage change from 2023) Among the provinces and […] The post Growth in Room Rates Continues to Drive Canada’s Hotel Industry appeared first on Hotelier Magazine ..read more

VICTORIA — Pendray Inn and Tea House has announced its historic achievement as the first restaurant in Canada to be certified by The PLEDGE on Food Waste. With a score […] The post Pendray Tea House Achieves The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification appeared first on Hotelier Magazine ..read more

BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International, Inc. is continuing its growth and global leadership of Marriott Branded Residences, along with enhanced residence-owner benefits through ONVIA, the company’s newly integrated owner-recognition platform. […] The post Marriott International Announces Owner-Recognition Platform appeared first on Hotelier Magazine ..read more

VANCOUVER — Coast Hotels Limited has opened its latest franchised property, the Coast Courtenay Hotel, in Courtenay, B.C. Conveniently situated just two blocks from the Strait of Georgia, the hotel features 91 fully renovated rooms. Amenities and services of the pet-friendly property include free onsite car parking, free hotel-wide Wi-Fi and air-conditioned guestrooms, including some double queen rooms with kitchenette. All guestrooms feature microwaves and mini-fridges. During the summer, guests can unwind in the open-air courtyard or swim in an outdoor pool. “We’re excited to bring the Coast ..read more

TORONTO — The LCBO and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) representing 10,000 of its employees reached a tentative agreement Saturday, bringing an end to the two-week strike that began on July 5. The tentative agreement was put on hold Friday after both sides accused one another of bargaining in bad faith. However, both sides have now signed the return-to-work protocol. Employees returned to work yesterday, with stores opening to public today.  The agreement includes an eight per cent wage increase over three years, the conversion of about 1,000 casual employees to permane ..read more

LONDON — IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its Low-Carbon Pioneers program, which brings together energy-efficient hotels that have no fossil fuels combusted on site and are backed by renewable energy. This group of low operational carbon hotels will help IHG test, learn and share findings on sustainability measures. The first Low Carbon Pioneer hotels span different IHG brands and locations at these properties: Holiday Inn Express Madrid Airport, Spain Iberostar Waves Cristina, Spain Kimpton BEM Budapest, Hungary Each Low Carbon Pioneer hotel will feature sustainable solutions such as h ..read more

OSOYOOS, B.C. — Watermark Beach Resort has welcomed Jeffery Young as its executive chef. Young brings a wealth of experience gained over three decades in the hospitality sector, spanning renowned establishments across Canada, including positions at the Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts, Fairmont Hotels and acclaimed wineries such as Summerhill Pyramid Winery. Young’s first position as a kitchen dishwasher at a suburban Vancouver country club inspired him to pursue Vancouver Community College’s Culinary Arts program immediately after high school. “Osoyoos is home to a number of gastronomic innovat ..read more

VANCOUVER — Coast Hotels Limited has completed its extensive, multimillion-dollar guestroom renovation at the Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA. The re-imagined guestrooms and suites focus on sophisticated comfort, intuitive design, aesthetic appeal and unparalleled service. At the forefront of this project were ProStar Contracting and LIV Hospitality FF+E. The updates include new furnishings, bedding, fixtures and full bathroom renovations. Some rooms feature a massage chair and balconies. The design incorporates a unique coastal feel with contemporary lines and silhouettes. The re-des ..read more

TORONTO — Days Inns – Canada has re-united with Food Banks Canada for its second annual Food for All initiative. This contribution helps replenish stock, distribute substantial donations and deliver perishable items to Food Banks Canada’s network across the country. Days Inns – Canada’s #FeedSummer campaign in support of local food banks runs through some of Canada’s busiest travel months until Aug. 31, 2024. Guests and hotel teams are encouraged to take part by making a monetary donation, by volunteering or by contributing to their local food bank to help provide food to those who urgently ne ..read more

In this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier speaks with Adrienne Foster, VP, Policy and Public Affairs of the Hotel Association of Canada; David McMillan, president of AXIS International, and Steve Renard, president of Renard International Search Consultants about the ongoing labour challenges being faced by hoteliers in Canada’s dynamic hotel industry.  The trio of experts assess the current shortages, look at the main factors contributing to the shortages and discuss how hoteliers can remain competitive in this ever-evolving market ..read more