Ontario

Toronto Marriott Markham Hotel Officially Open

The 209-key Toronto Marriott Markham Hotel officially opened its doors today. The 192,000 square foot hotel is owned by the Remington Group and managed by Marriott International. "Marriott Hotels has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation in travel to create experiences that inspire and drive our guests' creativity," said Paul Cahill, area vice-president, Eastern Canada, Marriott … Read More about Toronto Marriott Markham Hotel Officially Open

Brantford Welcomes Opening of First New-Build Hotel in a Decade

The 110-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Brantford is now open, reports hospitality and development company Vrancor Group. The Ontario city's first new-build hotel in nearly a decade has 900 square feet of meeting space and can accommodate events for up to 55 guests. “We are excited to open another new hotel and are ready to give a warm welcome to local residents and guests visiting … Read More about Brantford Welcomes Opening of First New-Build Hotel in a Decade

New Air Canada Service Connects Montreal to Southern Ontario

Air Canada will begin new domestic regional non-stop flights from Montreal to the southern Ontario cities of London and Windsor on July 2, 2018. "We are pleased to expand Air Canada's domestic network from Montreal into the growing southern Ontario markets of Windsor and London by offering new non-stop daily flights to Montreal as we continue to strategically expand our already extensive … Read More about New Air Canada Service Connects Montreal to Southern Ontario

CanSPEP Announces Conference Locations

Sudbury, Ontario and St. John's, Newfoundland have been named the host destinations for the Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners (CanSPEP) 2018 and 2019 conferences. The 2018 edition will run Thursday, July 26 to Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Radisson Sudbury Hotel. "Greater Sudbury is at the intersection of Indigenous, French and English Canada. It is a microcosm of the origins … Read More about CanSPEP Announces Conference Locations

Crescent Hotels & Resorts to Manage Mississauga’s Newest Business Hotel

Crescent Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage the Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Mississauga/West, Mississauga West 's newest business hotel. Crescent, based in Fairfax, Virginia, is a nationally recognized operator of hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada. The newly-opened six-storey, 125-room Courtyard is located on Derry Road in Mississauga, with convenient … Read More about Crescent Hotels & Resorts to Manage Mississauga’s Newest Business Hotel

Event Profs Start the Conversation on Human Trafficking

More than 40 event professionals turned out this morning for the Toronto meetings industry's first education session on human trafficking and to learn the first steps the planning community can take to help combat the crime. "Human Trafficking in Our Backyard: A Conversation" was held at St. James Cathedral Centre in downtown Toronto. The session was spearheaded by Sandy Biback, CMP Emeritus, … Read More about Event Profs Start the Conversation on Human Trafficking

Freeman is London’s Favourite for Fourth Year

Freeman Audio Visual Canada has been selected by London, Ontario consumers and the local business community as the Consumer Choice Award (CCA) winner in the category of Audio Visual Services for the fourth year in a row. CCA was established in 1987. “This is truly a testament to the hard work and outstanding service Freeman Audio Visual has continued to provide over the past year,” said Marcel … Read More about Freeman is London’s Favourite for Fourth Year

Hampton Inn Opens in Thunder Bay, Ont.

THUNDER BAY, Ontario and MCLEAN, Va. — The 104-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Thunder Bay has opened, it was announced Sept. 27. Located near OLG Casino Thunder Bay the five-storey hotel offers amenities such as free WiFi, a 24-hour business centre with complimentary printing, a fitness centre, and a 624-square-foot meeting space that can accommodate up to 40 people. Guests will also … Read More about Hampton Inn Opens in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Living Water Resort Owner Receives Hospitality Award

Larry Law, president and CEO of Living Water Resort & Spa in Collingwood,ON, has received a 2016 Industry Recognition Award for longstanding contributions to the hospitality industry from the Simcoe County division of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA). Law received the award at the annual ORHMA Simcoe Hospitality Awards event. Collingwood mayor Sandra Cooper was … Read More about Living Water Resort Owner Receives Hospitality Award

Freeman AV Wins Consumer Choice Award

Freeman Audio Visual Canada has been selected by London, Ontario consumers and the local business community as the Consumer Choice Award (CCA) winner in the category of Audio Visual Services for the third year in a row. “This is truly a testament to the hard work and outstanding service Freeman Audio Visual has continued to provide over the past year,” said Marcel Sbrollini, president, CCA. … Read More about Freeman AV Wins Consumer Choice Award

Atlific Hotels Adds Algoma Property to Management Portfolio

Atlific Hotels is now managing Algoma's Water Tower Inn & Suites. The property is a landmark of the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario skyline. Gail Chapelsky has been appointed general manager. Algoma's Water Tower Inn & Suites was built in 1974 by the Hilsinger family, owners of J.J.'s Hospitality Ltd. and long-time members of the Sault Ste. Marie business community. The property is home to … Read More about Atlific Hotels Adds Algoma Property to Management Portfolio

London Gets New Convention Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario opened today following a $10 million renovation of the Hilton London Ontario. Owned and managed by Holloway Lodging Corporation, the 323-room property is the southwestern Ontario city's largest convention hotel. "DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario has been beautifully-updated, complete with a heated skywalk to the London Convention Center. It is the perfect … Read More about London Gets New Convention Hotel

Vrancor Acquires GTA Properties

Vrancor Group, the Hamilton, ON-based owner and operator of 15 branded and independent hotels in Ontario, has acquired the 260-room Novotel Toronto-North York and the 325-room Novotel Toronto-Mississauga Centre hotels. "We are excited to welcome two award-winning hotels to Vrancor Group as we continue to pursue our smart-growth strategy” said Darko Vranich, CEO and president, Vrancor Group. “We … Read More about Vrancor Acquires GTA Properties

EMA Marketing Adds to Portfolio

Capella Marigot Bay Resort & Marina in Saint Lucia, Rawley Resort Spa & Marina in Port Severn, Ontario and The Bruce Hotel in Stratford, Ontario are the newest additions to EMA Marketing's roster of prestigious resorts. Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina has 124 rooms, including spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with a patio or balcony overlooking Marigot Bay or lush … Read More about EMA Marketing Adds to Portfolio

Cantrav Comes to Toronto

Destination management company Cantrav Services Inc. has opened an office in Toronto. The Vancouver-based company currently has a presence in Banff, Whistler and Alaska. "Toronto is a logical step for the organization," says Cantrav's new Ontario regional director, Debbie Cotton-Burinski. "This is a great opportunity for Cantrav to offer clients the same local knowledge and trusted supplier … Read More about Cantrav Comes to Toronto

Holiday Inn Express Toronto-North York Unveils New Look

The multi-million dollar renovation of Vrancor Group's Holiday Inn Express Toronto-North York Hotel is now complete. The 163-room property is the second largest Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Ontario and fifth largest in Canada  by number of rooms. "Holiday Inn Express hotels are designed to be the smart choice for value-conscious business and leisure travellers," said Darko Vranich, CEO and … Read More about Holiday Inn Express Toronto-North York Unveils New Look

Choice Hotels Adds to Property Roster

Hotel franchisor Choice Hotels Canada opened 10 new hotels during the second quarter of 2015. The company has so far opened 13 hotels this year, bringing the total number of properties in the system to 323. “We’re pleased to welcome these great properties into the Choice Canada network of hotels,” says Brian Leon, managing director, Choice Hotels Canada. “We have no doubt these new additions … Read More about Choice Hotels Adds to Property Roster

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