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Sheraton Toronto Airport Unveils Major Renovation

TORONTO — The Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation that has upgraded guestrooms, meeting spaces and the Club lounge, lobby and Olio Mediterranean Grille, it was announced Jan. 26. The 249 upgraded guestrooms now sport a residential design. All rooms feature a moveable desk, custom-designed ergonomic chair and chaise lounge. … Read More about Sheraton Toronto Airport Unveils Major Renovation

Fort McMurray Quality Hotel Re-opens

FORT MCMURRAY, ALTA. — Quality Hotel and Conference Centre hosted its re-opening celebration Sept. 8 and honoured the first responders who battled Alberta’s worst wildfire. The event celebrated the re-opening of the hotel after smoke damaged the building’s interior. The evening included a donation presentation from SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts to the many brave men and women who fought … Read More about Fort McMurray Quality Hotel Re-opens

Shaw Conference Centre Staff Recognized

EDMONTON — The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) has recognized three Shaw Conference Centre employees for their leadership in the venue management industry, it was announced Aug. 18. General manager Lisanne Lewis and client service manager Manfred Kalk have both received industry designations, and marketing and communications manager Imran Gill has been named to the IAVM 30 Under … Read More about Shaw Conference Centre Staff Recognized

ALHI Adds La Jolla Property to Portfolio

The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, which is situated on 10 acres in La Jolla in northern San Diego, has been accepted as the newest Member of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). The popular Southern California hotel is part of Pacific Hospitality Group’s Meritage Collection, joining sister properties The Meritage Resort & Spa (Napa, California), Bacara Resort & Spa (Santa … Read More about ALHI Adds La Jolla Property to Portfolio

Aria Opens New Spaces for Groups

Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas has announced several additions to its inventory of group event spaces. The AAA Five Diamond and LEED Gold-certified resort has refreshed its convention centre, debuted a dedicated event space in The Shops at Crystals and opened two new restaurants, Carbone and Herringbone. Scheduled for completion this month, upgrades to the 300,000-sq.-ft. convention … Read More about Aria Opens New Spaces for Groups

Haliburton’s Pinestone Resort Appoints New GM

Vrancor Group has announced the appointment of John Teljeur as general manager of Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre in Haliburton, Ontario. Teljeur brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry, including 13 years with Delta Hotels, to the position. Teljeur started his career journey in the early days of his childhood, while taking his first hospitality steps at his family’s … Read More about Haliburton’s Pinestone Resort Appoints New GM

Moncton Gets Four Points

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has opened a Four Points-branded property in Moncton, New Brunswick. The 128-room hotel has an on-site conference center with 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Owned by DP Murphy Hotels and Resorts, the previously independent hotel has undergone a $4 million renovation and repositioning project prior to raising the Four Points flag. "We are … Read More about Moncton Gets Four Points

International Centre Picks First Preferred PR Provider

The International Centre has entered into a partnership with strategic communications and public relations firm MAVERICK, adding the company to its list of preferred suppliers. "Public relations is a professional service that can increase the impact of an event exponentially," said Trevor Lui, director of Operations & Sustainability. "Having MAVERICK on board as our first first preferred … Read More about International Centre Picks First Preferred PR Provider

Exhibition Place Receives RCO Certification

Exhibition Place has been awarded 3RCertified Platinum Level Status by the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO). It is the only organization in all of Ontario at Platinum Level status and is the first recipient of the program. RCO recognized nearly 60 organizations from across private and public sectors for innovation and achievement in waste reduction and recycling at a ceremony on October 23, … Read More about Exhibition Place Receives RCO Certification

Reno Complete at Dublin Doubletree

UPDATE: November 22, 2016 - The DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin-Burlington Road is now operated by the Dalata Group and has changed its name to Clayton Hotel Burlington Road.  The extensive $21.6 million renovation of DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin-Burlington Road, one of Ireland's top luxury hotels for business travelers, is now complete. The renovation included the complete refurbishment of all … Read More about Reno Complete at Dublin Doubletree

O’Hare Hilton Wraps Up Reno

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport has completed a $3 million renovation of its second floor conference centre. It is the only hotel connected to the airport via underground walkways. The hotel has 18,500 sq. ft. of  conference space on its second floor. This space includes 36 preset boardrooms of up to 432 sq. ft. each, as well as five free-standing rooms of 666 sq. ft. and a Conference Services desk … Read More about O’Hare Hilton Wraps Up Reno

New Partnership to Create Urban Resort in Vancouver

360 VOX Corporation, Paragon Development Ltd. and Dundee Corporation have announced that they have signed "certain agreements, pending regulatory approval as required, to design, develop and operate a $535 million world-class urban resort adjacent to B.C. Place stadium" in Vancouver. The approximately 675,000-sq.-ft. development will include two luxury hotels, conference centre, restaurants and … Read More about New Partnership to Create Urban Resort in Vancouver

Hard Rock Hotel's First All-Inclusive Venture in Punta Cana

April 1, 2010 The upcoming Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana (currently the Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort Punta Cana) has unveiled a state-of-the-art conference centre complex. Set to be re-branded as the Hard Rock Hotel in late summer, the 1,800-room hotel sits on 121 acres. The 65,000-sq.-ft. conference centre includes the 37,000-sq.-ft. Grand Moon Ballroom and the … Read More about Hard Rock Hotel's First All-Inclusive Venture in Punta Cana

Trade Centre Limited Names Scott Ferguson President/CEO

September 30, 2009 The board of directors of Halifax-based Trade Centre Limited (TCL) has named Scott Ferguson president and CEO, effective immediately. In April, the board had appointed Ferguson interim president and CEO. Prior to that, he held the position of executive vice-president. In Ferguson's career with TCL, he has played a key role in attracting major events and concerts to the … Read More about Trade Centre Limited Names Scott Ferguson President/CEO

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