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Choice Hotels Appoint New CFO
2025/12/22

Choice Hotels Canada announced the appointment of Sandro Ragogna as its new chief financial officer. Contributing to the company’s efforts to continue bolstering its growth following Choice Hotels International’s full acquisition of Choice Hotels Canada earlier this year, in this role, Ragogna will lead accounting, financial operations, franchise planning and agreements, contract administration, procurement and Environmental, Social, and Governance, IT/administration, and privacy and legal functions. Reporting to the CEO, Brian Leon, he will be based out of the Choice…
Brantford Approves Sports Centre
2025/12/22

Stantec and Graham Construction have been selected to provide progressive design-build services for the $152 million Sports and Entertainment Centre (SEC) in Brantford, Ontario, located approximately 100 kilometers outside of Toronto. The SEC will feature 200,000 square feet of newly constructed space and accommodate 5,300 spectators. Positioned prominently on Market Street with a new civic plaza that links it to the existing Civic Centre, the facility will become a key focal point for public gatherings and a powerful new…
Tourism Calgary Anticipates Strong 2026
2025/12/19

Calgary’s tourism industry is entering 2026 with renewed momentum after a strong performance throughout 2025, overcoming early-year consumer uncertainty to achieve notable growth across all major tourism metrics. With a series of high-profile sporting events and large-scale conventions lined up for the winter months, the city is poised to sustain its upward trajectory and attract both domestic and international visitors in record numbers. Tourism data spanning January 1 to September 30, 2025, highlights a year of exceptional performance for…
Westin Bayshore Named Best MICE Hotel
2025/12/11

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, has been named British Columbia’s Best MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) Hotel for the second year in a row at the World MICE Awards. According to the awards, “The Westin Bayshore offers a stunning waterfront setting beside Stanley Park and Coal Harbour. With 499 spacious guest rooms and suites showcasing views of the city and water, the hotel blends urban convenience with resort-style amenities.” A recent refresh inspired by the property’s West Coast surroundings has…
GTHA Celebrates Spirit Awards Winners
2025/12/10

The Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) hosted its 12th-annual Spirit Awards gala at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Spirit Awards celebrate the hard work and excellence of frontline workers who power the Greater Toronto area’s hotel and hospitality sectors. Staff were honoured across 19 categories ranging from administration and security to culinary and housekeeping. “This is now my third year attending the Spirit Awards as president and CEO of the association, and the momentum and excitement for celebrating…
Five Prospecting Tips For Success
2025/11/27

Prospecting is the key to success. If you are not talking to the right people and organizations, you will not be successful for long. The wrong matches are short lived. Success is not a station you arrive at; it is a way of travelling. We need to be focused on prospecting for our success travels. I am asked all the time by meetings, conferences, events and other sponsorship selling properties who they should be calling on — who is…
Halifax Convention Centre Named World’s Greatest
2025/10/28

The Halifax Convention Centre was named the “World’s Greatest Convention Centre” by the TV program, World’s Greatest, which airs on Bloomberg Network. The episode aired in September. World’s Greatest put the spotlight on the venue, Halifax, and Nova Scotia, and gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the unique programs and features of the region’s largest meeting and convention space. Since opening in 2018, the Halifax Convention Centre has successfully hosted nearly 1,000 events, welcomed more than half a million…
SITE Crystal Award 2026 Finalists Named
2025/10/16

SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has revealed the 2026 SITE Crystal Award finalists. Twenty-one companies will be recognized as part of the 2026 Awards, with winners named across nine categories in February. “The SITE Crystal Awards are a reflection of the very best and brightest in our industry. This year’s programs reflect some of the highest-scoring programs to date, with accomplishments that are setting a new standard for incentive travel,” said SITE Crystal Awards Chair Cate Banfield. The prestigious…
Manga Hotels Buys Cambridge Suites Toronto
2025/10/15

Manga Hotel Group has acquired Cambridge Suites Hotel Toronto, a 231-suite property in Downtown Toronto. Located at the intersection of Yonge and Richmond Streets, the Cambridge Suites Hotel is an upper upscale hotel just minutes from the Eaton Centre, CN Tower, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Ed Mirvish Theatre and more. The hotel is also connected to the PATH, a 30-kilometre underground pedestrian walkway of shops, services and businesses that runs through the city’’ downtown core. The 23-storey property…
Gordon Ramsay Steak Celebrates Award
2025/10/15

Gordon Ramsay Steak at River Rock Casino Resort has earned a 2026 DiRōNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) Award of Excellence, joining only 350 of the most celebrated restaurants across North America. This recognition highlights the restaurant’s dedication to culinary mastery, impeccable service and special dining experiences. At the same time, the restaurant is unveiling its new fall menu, a seasonal offering that emphasizes a strong commitment to locally sourced ingredients while incorporating premium selections from around the world.…

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