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PEOPLE update September 24, 2019

Scott Duff now at Wyndham Hotel Group. Scott Beck to head Tourism Toronto. Anthony Campaniaris moves to Warsaw. Whistler Pangea Pod gets a GM from Down Under.

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Mediocre marks for Provincial Liquor Policies

For the third time since 2015, Restaurants Canada took stock of provincial liquor policies impacting foodservice and hospitality businesses in its biennial Raise the Bar report. Marks were not stellar.

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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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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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PEOPLE Update September 10, 2019

Steve Giblin moves from hotels to cannabis. Ron Pellerine moves to MTCC. Graham Twomey and Heidi Pawlyshyn have new jobs. Julienne Smith now Radisson EVP Development. New hires at InterContintal Montreal. New faces at…

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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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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.…