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OPENINGS, SALES AND RENOS Sept. 10, 2019

Thompson Hotel to become 1 Hotel Toronto. Comfort Carleton Place breaks ground. New build Comfort in Goderich. Hamptonality comes to Charlottetown. Holloway sells two N.S. hotels. Norwood Winnipeg features new F&B.…

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Sonder: a hotel alternative that plays by the rules

MONTREAL — It's a familiar story. Five years ago, Francis Davidson started to earn extra money by renting out his student apartment to Montreal tourists in summer. That morphed into a billion-dollar business called…

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Hotel Capital Connection returns to Toronto

After a four-year hiatus, Hotel Capital Connection, now shortened to HC² will be coming back to Toronto. This time it will be held at the Ritz-Carlton hotel on Oct. 30, 2019.

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CHIL Design remakes Delta Calgary Downtown

CALGARY — The former Delta Bow Valley, a quintessential business hotel, has a new name and a new vibe thanks to the efforts of CHIL Design, collaborating with Marriott's in-house design experts.

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Burger Theory concept at Holiday Inn Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Holiday Inn Mississauga Toronto West features Burger Theory, the brand’s full-service restaurant, which offers a customizable menu with more than 4,000 potential burger combinations and a large…

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DoubleTree growth + Five Feet to Fitness

MCLEAN, Va. — DoubleTree by Hilton global head Shawn McAteer says Canada exemplifies the Hilton brand's versatility, and that a new in-room fitness option adds to the brand's appeal.

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Intelligence

Rising insurance costs in a hardening market

Hoteliers across Canada face rising insurance costs, with some rates three times as high as last year. How can hoteliers work with insurance companies to mitigate risk and lower the cost of premiums?

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Largest Travelodge serves downtown Montréal

MONTREAL — At 244 rooms, Travelodge Montréal is the largest of the brand in Canada, it caters to business people, families and backpackers seeking an economical option in a central location.

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THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE Aug. 13, 2019

BW first in guest satisfaction. Super 8s win TripAdvisor awards. Destination Employment grads. Days Inns’ summer promo. Fogo Island makes top 10. La Châine des Rôtisseurs comes to Calgary. Marriott Bonvoy tops rankings.…

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Canadian hotel construction hits all‑time high

PORTSMOUTH, NH—Lodging Econometrics reports that at the close of the second quarter of 2019, the total construction pipeline in Canada hit an all-time high with 273 projects/35,787 rooms.