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Prepare for peak season with soundproofing

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.

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COMMENT: Building The Heart of Canmore

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…

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What to do about those Labour Shortages

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…

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IDEAS THAT WORK update March 26, 2019

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.

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Ten tips to save on electricity

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.

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Things you don't know about sex trafficking

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.

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Palliser's first new restaurant concept in 60 years

CALGARY — The venerable Fairmont Palliser hotel has launched a new restaurant concept, the Hawthorn Dining Room and Bar, with decor described as “modern vintage” with a lobby bar revival.

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Creating one‑of‑a‑kind brews at Sheraton San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Scott Shumate of the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina realized he had 10 seconds after guests left the elevator to get them into his restaurant. His solution: one-of-a-kind beers.

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2019 Hotel Trends: The Power of the Personal

To reach and engage customers in 2019, companies need to deeply understand what today’s consumers value most to appeal to their personal needs. This is especially true in travel, says Expedia's Benoit Jolin.

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Clearing the cannabis haze: Safety is still paramount

Legalization of cannabis has raised concerns about workplace safety. A recent labour arbitration decision out of Atlantic Canada may, however, help to clarify the law around accommodating employees who use medical…