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Manitoba’s COVID report shows devastating loss

WINNIPEG — The return of increased restrictions has now created conditions similar to March/April 2020. With high fixed costs and debt obligations, many hotels may not be able to weather the sustained loss of income,…

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PEOPLE Update as of Nov. 24, 2020

Changes at BUM Commercial Furniture. Lesley Brown new president of CAPS. Michelle Dias adds position at Seneca College. Husband and wife team join Tofino Resort + Marina’s 1909 Kitchen.

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THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE update Nov. 24, 2020

Colleen Kendall wins Choice Leader of the Year at APEX awards. Readers Choice hotel winners. Philip Mondor wins Ryerson HTM award. First Bill Pallett Memorial Award. Fogo Island Inn Shed an architectural winner. Hilton…

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Isherwoods retiring and CLN up for sale

TORONTO — Colleen and Steve Isherwood are ready to retire, but they are actively seeking a buyer for Canadian Lodging News, and have had some interest. “Canadian Lodging News isn’t the sort of publication people file…

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Susie Grynol: Hanging on until June

Hotel Association of Canada president and CEO Susie Grynol talked about the unique challenges faced by the Canadian hotel industry in an interview with No Vacancy News host Glenn Haussmann at the Best Western Virtual…

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Deerhurst GM on ORHMA and COVID

HUNTSVILLE, Ont. — Jesse Hamilton, general manager of Deerhust Resort in Huntsville is confident his property will sell out on winter weekends, though that means 75 per cent occupancy due to COVID-19 safety measures.…

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Sonder adds properties in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal

SAN FRANCISCO — Sonder, the digital short-term rental company that originated in Montreal, has properties opening in Canada’s three largest cities including: 66 suites in the former Coast Plaza Hotel in Vancouver; 60…

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PEOPLE update as of November 10, 2020

Donna Fahey and Rhonda Holland promoted at Microtel. David Goldstein joins Travel Alberta as CEO. Canadian Bill Rheaume named president of Skål International executive board. HNL welcomes new chair.

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NEWS BRIEFS update as of Nov. 10, 2020

Tourism HR Canada predicts a long road to recovery. IHG looks to entertainment and sports groups. Marriott enters the Work Anywhere market. PEI faces tough times. Regina council passes Airbnb regs. Indigenous tourism to…