About

Who We Are

In the Canadian hotel industry, STAY is a digital destination for managers, leaders, executives, investors, suppliers and staff members to access the most current news and expert insights relevant to stakeholders in the Canadian hotel sector.

STAY is an inclusive publication focused on supporting the success of Canada’s hotel industry.

STAY is published by Big Picture Conferences. For 25 years, Big Picture has been hosting the Canadian Hotel Investment Conference (CHIC) and other go-to conferences and events for Canada’s hotel industry. Combined with these conferences, STAY leverages 25 years of curated hotel intelligence for our readers and advertisers.

Editorial Advisory Board

STAY has assembled a diverse and dynamic editorial advisory board to ensure our content meets the needs of modern hotel industry leaders:

Robin McLuskie Managing Director, Hotels, Colliers Hotels

Brian Leon President, Choice Hotels Canada

Brian Flood EVP and Practice Leader, Hospitality and Gaming, Cushman & Wakefield

Scott Richer VP, Real Estate and Development (Canada), Hyatt Hotels

Ed Khediguian Senior VP, CWB Franchise Finance

Bill Stone President, Knightstone Hotel Group

Gunjan Kahlon, Consultant

Judy Sparkes-Giannou Co-Owner, Clayton Hospitality Inc.

Deborah Borotsik Senior VP, Beechwood Real Estate Advisors

Alan Perlis President & CEO, Knightstone Capital Management and CEO, Knightstone Hotel Group

Alnoor Gulamani President, Bayview Hospitality Inc.

Christina Poon General Manager, Hotel W New York – Union Square

Phil Thompson Business Lawyer, Thompson Transaction Law

Sandra Kanegawa Owner, Heritage Inn Portfolio, X-Dream