As Canada prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hotel and flight bookings for business travel is spiking, according to data released by Navan. Business travel is up 46 per cent to the U.S. and a massive 295 per cent to Canada. “While headlines right now are focusing on softer-than-expected tourism demand and lagging leisure hotel bookings, our corporate data tells a different story,” said Dane Molter, SVP, Navan Group Travel Marketplace. “Companies are embracing the World Cup as the…
Calgary-based PBA Group has announced the acquisition of three Alberta hotel properties, marking a significant evolution in the company’s hospitality strategy as it moves to a fully owned-and-operated model for the first time. The newly acquired properties, formerly Days Inn Calgary Airport, Days Inn Red Deer, and Home Inn Express Medicine Hat, will join the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) portfolio immediately under a white-label name, with bookings available through IHG platforms. Following renovations, the hotels will transition to Garner…
InnVest Hotels has acquired the iconic Hotel Grand Pacific, a landmark property located in the heart of downtown Victoria, B.C. The waterfront hotel features 304 guestrooms and occupies a coveted position on Victoria’s Inner Harbour, offering guests access to the city’s top attractions, business district, and cultural experiences. The Hotel Grand Pacific enhances InnVest’s portfolio with its extensive amenities and strong reputation as one of Victoria’s leading hospitality destinations. The property has more than 10,000 square feet of naturally…
Hotel Association of Canada is introducing a new name and brand identity after more than a century — Hotels Canada. The change aims to better focus on critical industry priorities such as labour challenges, taxation, infrastructure, and tourism policy. The new name and brand identity reflect a modern, united, and forward‑looking hotel industry. Hotels Canada captures the economic leadership and growth of more than 8,300 hotels operating in every community across the country, businesses that support more than 300,000…
Construction has begun on the Autograph Collection Hotel in Calgary. This is the first of three planned hotels to get underway in The Culture + Entertainment District. The 13-storey, 320-key hotel is a full-service, premium lifestyle hotel offering meeting and ballroom spaces, a range of elevated food and beverage offerings, a terrace with pool, jacuzzi and outdoor bar, and indoor swimming pool and fitness club. “Truman is proud to officially break ground on our first hotel project, which also happens…
by Shannon Byck and Joe Nishi Hotel websites can make every ballroom look like a Broadway stage and every guest room seem fit for royalty, but reality does not always match. An in-person or virtual site inspection before signing a contract is a smart move. It helps you avoid surprises and is also the perfect way to start building a relationship with the hotel team. Especially when working with a new property, it’s tough to know from proposals, emails, and…
W Toronto Hotel has unveiled the first phase of its multi-level transformation with the debut of Living Room, the brand’s signature lobby lounge, now reimagined and redesigned as the heartbeat of the hotel. Located on the ground floor, the all-new lobby lounge and coffee bar, an all-day destination fueling mornings with specialty coffees and pastries, and evolving into a cocktail lounge with live music and performances at night. “Reimagining Living Room on the ground floor was about creating synergy…
Hotel Equities (HE) has been selected to operate the upcoming dual-branded Moxy Vancouver Downtown and Element Vancouver Downtown. The 30-story tower is owned and developed by Paul Y. Construction (B.C.) Ltd. and is set to open in Summer 2028. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district, the project will feature 280 guest rooms under the Moxy brand and 112 rooms under the Element by Westin brand. The Moxy and Element brands will cater to distinct but complementary guest…
Two hotels in B.C. have been named best in Canada by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. Fairmont Empress in Victoria has been ranked the number one city hotel in Canada and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is recognized as the number one resort in Canada. Each year, Travel + Leisure readers cast their votes to define the very best in travel and hospitality. The awards recognize the top hotels, resorts, destinations, and travel experiences worldwide, as voted…
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, has expanded into Atlantic Canada with the addition of Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax. Located in the Queen’s Marque district on the city’s waterfront, the hotel brings the brand’s ethos of culturally immersive travel to Nova Scotia, marking a milestone in its Canadian expansion strategy. Bruce Rohr, vice-president and global brand leader for The Luxury Collection, said the launch reflects a commitment to offering travelers immersive experiences deeply rooted…
