MONTREAL — Colliers Hotels and Eastdil Secured LLC have announced the sale of the DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal on behalf of Pandox AB to the Artifact Group and its partner KingSett Capital. The expansive 595-key hotel is located in the Complexe Desjardins in the heart of downtown Montreal’s Entertainment District. The recently renovated property offers an array of amenities, including two F&B outlets, an expansive indoor pool, a spa, a fitness centre and 46,000 sq. ft. of event space, one of the largest offerings in the market inclusive of a patio overlooking the Quartier des Spectacles ..read more

VANCOUVER — Coast Hotels Limited has announced a significant leadership transition aimed at propelling its expansion plans in the U.S. and driving exponential growth across North America by 2028. As part of this strategic move, as of May 16, Jin Sasaki, current president of Coast Hotels Limited, will be re-locating to Seattle to assume the role of president & CEO of Coast Hotels USA, Inc., a newly established subsidiary of Coast Hotels Limited. “I’m excited to take on this new role and lead Coast Hotels’ expansion in the dynamic U.S. market. With our commitment to delivering exceptional gu ..read more

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. — The Scotsman Hotel announced its grand opening on Feb. 16, 2024. Behind the hotel are owners Brenda and Blair McArthur, whose vision was inspired by their time spent in Scotland. Each of the hotel’s five lavishly appointed suites, designed by Lori Morris, is a testament to the art of fine living. “The Scotsman Hotel is a tribute to all of the love and fond memories we’ve made in this beautiful town,” says Brenda McArthur. “We hope that all who visit experience the enchanting feeling that’s woven through the beautiful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.” Guests can indulge ..read more

TORONTO — The Imperial Toronto, located at 129 St. Clair West, is opening later this year as the city’s newest premier event venue and restaurant. Designed by Lux Interiors with more than 14,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor spaces, The Imperial caters to gatherings of all sizes, from intimate dinners to grand celebrations. Boasting six unique gathering spaces, each with its own distinct ambiance, the venue accommodates up to 450 seated guests and more than 600 in a cocktail-style setting. The Imperial Toronto features a number of unique spaces, including the lobby, the Imperial Room, the cour ..read more

NEW YORK — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has launched AirPlay in the first phase of hotel rooms, giving guests the ability to stream content privately and securely from their iPhone or iPad to the TV in their guest rooms. AirPlay is available at more than 60 hotels in North America, including properties such as Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata, InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta and Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown – Wall Street.  IHG is the first hospitality company to provide AirPlay functionality as part of its in-room entertainment experience. Guests can simply scan ..read more

In this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Andy Loges, Area General Manager, Canada East & Ohio, Hilton, about the Hilton Toronto’s recent renovation, the opening of its new restaurant called Frenchy, as well as challenges and opportunities of operating a hotel in the post-pandemic world. The post E47. Driving Success  appeared first on Hotelier Magazine ..read more

NEW YORK — Loews Hotels & Co has named Dan Flannery Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, he’ll be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency, improve guest experiences and drive overall business growth. Flannery brings a background in operations, training, brand development, food-and-beverage concept ideation, financial management and team building to Loews Hotels & Co. Most recently, Flannery was the CEO of Cape Resorts. Prior to that role, he created and launched the EDITION luxury lifestyle brand with Ian Schrager. While at EDITION ..read more

CALGARY — Moxy Banff, developed in partnership with Drumheller, Alta.-based company, Canalta Hotels, has officially opened. “As an Albertan-owned company, we’re thrilled with the opportunity to partner with Moxy Hotels, an industry-leading brand that brings both bold design and energetic atmosphere to the naturally beautiful and vibrant community of Banff, Alta.,” says Brooke Christianson, VP, Canalta Hotels. This addition to Banff Avenue is the result of a significant renovation to Banff, Alta.’s first commercial motor hotel originally constructed in 1964. Moxy Banff pays homage to the histor ..read more

MCLEAN, Va. and TORONTO — Hilton is accelerating its development efforts in Canada. Following a year of rapid multi-brand, multi-destination growth with 10 new hotel openings, including the first Canopy by Hilton in Canada, Hilton ended 2023 with 180 open hotels in the country spanning more than 28,000 rooms across 11 brands. With nearly 20 deals signed in 2023, Hilton’s Canada pipeline consists of approximately 90 hotels and more than 11,000 rooms and will introduce Spark by Hilton and Motto by Hilton into Canada in 2024. Hilton will soon surpass 200 hotels in Canada, and plans to increase it ..read more

TORONTO — The hotel industry gathered last week at Toronto’s Westin Harbour Castle for the annual Canadian Hotel Investment Conference (CHIC). Carrie Russell, senior managing partner at HVS kicked things off with her session, Speed Data, which looked at hotel operational and financial performance across the country, highlighted which markets are strong and providing opportunity and how they differ from those markets failing to thrive, as well as which expense lines continue to compress profitability.  Other morning sessions included a panel of experts discussing the challenges involved in ..read more