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THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE update Oct. 22, 2019

Botanist Bar’s best bartender. Three Canadian Chateaux among Top 10 Trademarks. Heather McCrory inaugural Castell winner. Johanne Belanger a Woman of Inspiration winner. Pomeroy’s Best Hotel Team. River Rock Resort…

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Simmons Beautyrest seeks sustainability

TORONTO — From its pocketed coils which contain recycled steel, to wood sourced from sustainable forests, Simmons Beautyrest uses sustainable materials for its beds. CLN asked Christine Pella about the company's…

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What a first‑class design firm can do for you

VANCOUVER — Canadian Lodging News asked Judy Henderson of Inside Design what a leading design firm can do to help your renovation or new-build hotel project run smoothly. Communication and candid discussions of costs…

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Ontario's Smart Serve refresh unveiled

WHITBY, Ont. — In the past, students would work through the Smart Serve booklet, send it in for marking and get results six weeks later. Now, the updated alcohol and cannabis service course is available online with…

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AmEx GBT: Canadian meetings data for 2020

TORONTO — AmEx GBT reports that budgets for meetings in North America are expected to rise moderately in 2020: by 1.8 per cent in the U.S. and by just over 0.7 per cent in Canada. The discrepancy may be because meetings…

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Hilton's Canadian expansion plans

TORONTO — Hilton plans to capitalize on Canada's tourism upswing by adding hotels from newer brands – Canopy by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Tru by Hilton. Jeff Cury reports they have nearly 70 hotels in…

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Edmonton prospers in the new ICE Age

EDMONTON — The land surrounding Edmonton's Rogers Place was once a wasteland paved with parking lots. Now that space has be transformed into the ICE District. Steven Walton of the JW Marriott Edmonton Downtown talks…

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Top Talent on tap at Best Western Women's Forum

NATIONAL HARBOUR, Md. — On Oct. 2, Best Western hosted its 2nd annual “Today’s Women in Leadership Forum,” celebrating the vital role women play both inside their organizations and out.

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Reaping benefits from back‑of‑house success

ORLANDO — Gaylord Palms has a very low employee turnover rate in a highly competitive convention market because it keeps employee quality of life top of mind and has unique employee benefits.

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InnVest & Choice to spend $100 million on Comfort

TORONTO — InnVest Hotels and Choice Hotels Canada proudly announce the revitalization of 53 InnVest-owned Comfort Inn properties across Canada with a $100M investment in the next few years.