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Guerlain Spa Toronto Wins World Spa Award
2024/10/18

The prestigious World Spa Awards announced Guerlain Spa Toronto, situated within Hotel X Toronto, as the winner of Canada’s Best Hotel Spa 2024. In its 10th year, the international awards programme, the World Spa Awards celebrates the very best in the global spa industry. Competing against the country’s most esteemed spa destinations, the spa received top honours for its superior Parisian treatments, luxurious facilities, and innovative wellness approach. “Being recognized by the World Spa Awards as Canada’s Best Hotel Spa…
Tim Ostrem Joins Hotel Equities
2024/10/17

Hotel Equities announce the appointment of Tim Ostrem as regional director of operations in Canada. Ostrem will lend his expertise to oversee the firm’s expanding portfolio of Canadian hotels, providing strategic leadership and driving operational excellence. With an extensive career spanning three decades, Ostrem brings a wealth of experience in managed, franchised, and independent properties, specializing in both limited and full-service operations across various market segments. Prior to joining HE, Ostrem served as an area general manager, where he…
Destination Toronto Introduces 6ix
2024/10/17

Travelers planning a trip to Toronto or exploring the city can now rely on 6ix, an AI travel genius that can provide instant answers to any and all travel or tourism questions about the city. Destination Toronto recently launched the new feature at DestinationToronto.com as well as on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook using GuideGeek artificial intelligence technology from Matador Network. Named in a nod to the city’s nickname, “The Six” – a reference to the six boroughs of Toronto…
Atlific Hotels Acquires Hotel Dene
2024/10/17

Atlific Hotels announced the Hotel Dene & Conference Centre has joined its extensive portfolio of managed properties, bringing its exceptional hospitality management expertise to the heart of Cold Lake, Alberta. This full-service hotel and conference centre is located conveniently along Highway 28 adjacent to Casino Dene in close proximity to the heart of downtown Cold Lake. Authentic and welcoming, the hotel offers travelers modern accommodation that reflect the area’s rich Indigenous heritage. “We are thrilled to welcome Hotel Dene and…
Victoria Ranked World’s Best Small City Again
2024/10/04

Victoria topped Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the best small cities in the world for the second year in a row. The waterfront capital of British Columbia placed ahead of other notable destinations, including San Sebastian, Spain; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; Florence, Italy; and Salzburg, Austria. “We are humbled and grateful to be recognized for a second time as the number one Small City in the World by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler,” said Paul Nursey, CEO…
Chef Lee is Marriott Masters Pastry Winner
2024/10/04

Chef Raena Narae Lee from Delta Hotels Toronto was the pastry winner at the Marriott Masters of the Craft Competition. Masters of the Craft is a culinary, beverage and pastry competition designed to foster creativity and innovation while highlighting exceptional chefs and bartenders within the company’s food, beverage and pastry community. Pastry was a new addition to the competition this year, bringing attention to a space that has extraordinary talent across the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of brands. Over the…
Hamilton Signs $400M Airport Expansion Deal
2024/10/03

The City of Hamilton and TradePort International Corporation have finalized an agreement worth $400 million to develop and expand John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The investment aims to transform the airport’s infrastructure, including expanding and enhancing passenger terminal buildings, upgrading cargo facilities, enhancing taxiways and aprons, and achieving net zero carbon by 2030. “This investment marks a significant milestone in Hamilton’s future,” said Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath. “Our airport is a vital transportation hub and a key driver…
Live Nation Canada Unveils New Venue
2024/10/03

Live Nation Canada unveiled plans for Rogers Stadium, a new seasonal outdoor concert venue set to open in summer 2025 at YZD (formerly Downsview Airport Lands). With a capacity of 50,000, Rogers Stadium will become Toronto and the GTA’s largest purpose-built music venue hosting fans and artists from around the world. Built as a unique open-air experience, the facility will become one of Canada’s newest landmark concert destinations. “The number of stadium-level acts touring today is unprecedented, with more acts…
MTCC Celebrates 40th Anniversary
2024/10/02

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary. For four decades, the MTCC has hosted world-class events in the heart of Toronto that inspire innovation, create connections, and contribute to the success of the city and region. The centre has generated an estimated $9.2 billion in economic impact since 1984, more than any other convention centre in Canadian history. The anniversary marks a proud moment for the centre. “We are proud to celebrate the centre’s 40-year…
Michelin Guide Recognizes B.C. Hotels
2024/10/02

The Michelin Guide has recognized 11 B.C. hotels among the 33 outstanding hotels in Canada with One, Two, and Three Key distinctions. Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge was one of only two properties in Canada to receive the Three Keys honour in 2024 and one of just 10 properties in the United States, Mexico and Canada to be awarded the prestigious status in this, the inaugural Michelin Keys selection dedicated to the region. Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge general manager Sarah Cruse said…

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