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    Rimrock Banff Officially Reopens

    2026/10/15

      A luxury resort in Banff National Park has officially reopened following a property-wide $115 million transformation. Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection marks the North American debut of Emblems Collection, Accor’s curated luxury collection. A longstanding Banff landmark, the resort has undergone an extensive transformation that reconnects it with its mountain setting, bringing the Emblems philosophy of intimate, character-rich hospitality to the Canadian Rockies. Following an extensive reimagination, the resort has been shaped around a more intimate vision of mountain hospitality.…

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    Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Unveils Upgrades

    2026/06/11

      Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge announced the opening its reimagined resort with the unveiling of an extensive $100 million, property-wide transformation. At the heart of the transformation is a reimagined Main Lodge and arrival experience that draws inspiration from Jasper’s skies, forests, and glacial landscapes, inviting guests to begin their Jasper experience with purpose. The refreshed lobby welcomes guests into a space that feels both celestial and grounded in nature – an immersive introduction that sets the tone for a stay defined…

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    Fairmont Waterfront Names New GM

    2024/09/05

      Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver Hotel has named Randall Z. Williams as its new general manager. He most recently served as general manager of Fairmont Vancouver Airport. Born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., Williams began his hospitality journey at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia in 1999, where he participated in the management development program. Over the years, he advanced through various food and beverage operational roles, eventually becoming the resort operations manager. In 2006, Williams took on his first…

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  • Future of Meetings & Events: 5 Key Trends

    2023/10/19

      As the global meetings and events sector continues to recover, a focus on balance, belonging and sustainability will create many opportunities in the industry. The pandemic had a significant impact on meetings and events, but people have largely returned and attendance is expected to rise in the years to come. This is great news for the sector but it also brings fresh challenges and opportunities that will alter the way events are booked, planned and executed. “The pandemic was…

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    Oxford Properties Buys The Rimrock

    2023/06/16

      Oxford Properties has acquired The Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, Alta. and hospitality group Accor has signed on to operate the hotel. The property will undergo a comprehensive top-to-bottom renovation to transform the hotel, as part of a significant investment by Oxford and its capital partner. The hotel will continue to operate throughout the renovation period. The investment will enhance the luxury experience available to guests in Banff National Park, improve the environmental sustainability of the hotel, and amplify…

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    Accor, SHe Travel Club Focus on Women

    2022/09/09

      Accor and SHe Travel Club, the only independent hotel label designed by women for women, have announced a partnership which aims to reimagine the female travel and hospitality experience. SHe Travel Club is the first and only hotel label which leverages technology and women’s individual feedback to create a label specifically designed around meeting their expectations and requirements. Key Accor brands including Sofitel, MGallery, Novotel and Mercure will be part of a 50-hotel pilot in Europe and in the…

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    Hotel Belmont Vancouver Joins Accor Group

    2021/12/13

      Hotel Belmont Vancouver will join the Accor Group’s global portfolio of hotels and resorts as the first Canadian property in the MGallery Hotel Collection. Located at the epicenter of Vancouver’s entertainment district, the heritage property is a cultural and artistic nexus for locals and visitors alike. Hotel Belmont Vancouver – MGallery Hotel Collection marks the brand’s first foray into the Canadian market, joining a global network of more than 100 unique addresses, now in more than 30 countries around…

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