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Coast Hotels embraces Green Key initiatives

VANCOUVER — Coast Hotels had been a long-time member of Green Key Global (GKG) but the recent GKG program refresh by the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) was a factor in the chain’s decision to put a renewed focus on…

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THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE October 8, 2019

Culinary Olympians raise funds in Ont., Alta, and N.L. Parq Vancouver celebrates two years. Chelsea Hotels has now raised $700,000 for Sick Kids. Condé Nast recognizes Pacific Northwest Fairmonts. LOUIX LOUIS wins Best…

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Jonathan Lund: Serving as HAC chair is a privilege

MISSISSAUGA — Seven months into his role as Hotel Association of Canada chair, IHG's Jonathan Lund says his role is not work since he feels good about what he is doing, and that it is a privilege to fill this role.

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OPENINGS SALES AND RENOS Oct. 8, 2019

Historic Fort Garry Hotel up for sale. Cushman & Wakefield sells Westins in Calgary and Ottawa. Cutting the ribbon at Holiday Inn Ottawa Downton — Parliament Hill.

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NEWS BRIEFS update Oct. 8, 2019

HC2 speakers announced. BLLA launches two new websites. Canadian coffee habits unfiltered. Blue Mountain to host a Cannabis Convention. Caption by Hyatt. Changes to TFW program. Expedia/Marriott deal a game-changer.…

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Hotel rates in Canadian cities expected to rise

AmEx GBT's annual Hotel Monitor report expects hotel rates to rise in most of Canada’s largest cities in 2020, including Ottawa (2 per cent), Vancouver (3 per cent), and Montreal and Toronto (4 per cent).

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Travelodge Canada's environment initiatives

LAS VEGAS — Trevor Hagel of Travelodge Canada told delegates at the Wyndham conference that OTAs are our friends and hotels need to work with them. He also said that the brand is striving to have all properties Green…