KELOWNA — Ian Powell of The Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria, B.C. Was named Hotelier of the year at the British Columbia Hotel Association’s Spring Conference earlier this month.

With peak travel season approaching for hotels, motels and inns, noise levels will also peak. Soundproof windows can eliminate up to 95 per cent of guest room noise and can be installed without major renovations.

CANMORE, Alta. — Think Intrawest meets Zita Cobb of Fogo Island. A planned mountain community like Blue Mountain, Whistler or Tremblant, with the local touch like Cobb's on Fogo Island. Meet Frank Kernick's Spring Creek…

Hospitality community loses Walter Oster. David Kong celebrates 15 years. Jolene Reid joins MasterBUILT. Steve Robinson promoted at Easton's. Ken Hughes special advisor, Ontario beverage alcohol review. Margaret…

RAMARA, Ont. — Brody Purser of Deerhurst Resort, Peter Watson of Loube Hospitality Resources and Benjamin Guth of Mobilize pondered ways to deal with persistent labour shortages. Involvement with colleges is key and…

Brian Leon honoured by CFA. HNL celebrates 35 years. Fairmont Pacific Rim Botanist Bar a finalist. Fairmont YVR's Skytrax Award. AHLA Employers of Choice. IHG: LGBTQ equality. Four Seasons Empowerment. Seneca Gold…

How many plugs and USBs does your hotel have? Using leftover material to make bags. Cute placemats! Instagrammable teacup chandelier. Deliver an eco-friendly message — Straws suck! An easy way to measure drinks.

Days Inns by Wyndham Chairman's Awards. OHI Top 30 Under 30. Lifetime achievement award for Arlene Keis. Pacific Gateway joins Preferred Hotels. Villa Eyrie joins Small Luxury Hotels.

TORONTO — The hotel industry has a unique and important role to play in the fight against sex trafficking. Hotel employees are often in the best position to see potential signs if they know what to look for.

TORONTO, Ont. — Saving on energy doesn’t have to be dramatic. Small reductions can add up to savings in both cost and power use — good for you, your bottom line and the environment.