Days Inn – Berthierville marks 30 years of hospitality in Quebec
Days Inn – Berthierville is celebrating 30 years in operation, marking a milestone for the Quebec property and its place within the Days Inns – Canada network. The hotel first opened in 1995 under the leadership of Michel Bélanger, who grew the property into an award-winning establishment over three decades. In April 2024, Bélanger transferred ownership to his daughter, Anike Bélanger, and longtime hotel manager, Audrey Hatin.
Photo (from left to right): Michel Bélanger, Former Owner, Days Inn - Berthierville; Irwin Prince, President & COO, Realstar Hospitality; Anike Bélanger, Co-Owner, Days Inn - Berthierville; Audrey Hatin, Co-Owner, Days Inn - Berthierville; Antoinette Addona, Director of Franchise Operations, Realstar Hospitality. Image courtesy of Days Inns - Canada.
“Celebrating 30 years is incredibly meaningful for our family,” says Anike Bélanger. “It all began with my father, Michel Bélanger, who owned the hotel for three decades and set the path for us with his vision and dedication. My family’s commitment created something extraordinary here, and Audrey and I are thrilled to continue that tradition of heartfelt hospitality as we look forward to the next 30 years of welcoming guests to Berthierville and giving back to the community we’re proud to be a part of.”
Located in Quebec’s Lanaudière region, the property has built its reputation on personalized service and community engagement. The hotel supports local initiatives and businesses, while consistently earning strong guest reviews and recognition within the Days Inn brand.
“Days Inn – Berthierville represents everything we value in our franchise family,” says Irwin Prince, president and COO of Days Inns – Canada. “For three decades, owners Anike Bélanger and Audrey Hatin have demonstrated unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction, community engagement, and operational excellence that sets the standard across our industry.”
The property has been recognized as one of the brand’s top-performing hotels in Canada, with Prince noting its reputation for creating a welcoming atmosphere.
“As the hotel prepares guest appreciation activities throughout 2025, its anniversary underscores a long-standing focus on guest satisfaction as the measure of success,” Days Inns – Canada writes in a statement.
Days Inns – Canada provides franchise support through training, marketing, and operational guidance across its locations nationwide. Guests also have access to Wyndham Rewards points on qualified stays.
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