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Oct. 9, 2018
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Sadie and Aidan are good brands for Canada
DALLAS, Tex. — Ron Pohl, Best Western's SVP and COO, told CLN at BW's Annual Convention last week, that the new Sadie and Aiden brands have great potential in Canada for hotels looking to reposition.
 
Human Trafficking as big as drugs and guns
TORONTO — ORHMA's Tony Elenis became aware of the issue of Human Trafficking in hotels after hearing a speaker from the London Police Department. "It's as big as drugs; as big as guns," he told CLN.
BW Rewards to add restaurants and pay cards
DALLAS, Tex. — Dorothy Dowling, senior vice-president and chief marketing officer for Best Western, has unveiled some major changes coming to Best Western Rewards, including a restaurant deal and use of points for payment cards.
 
HAC, provinces and cities are back on the Hill
OTTAWA — Representatives of the Hotel Association of Canada, plus provincial and municipal association heads attended the second annual Parliament Hill Day on Oct. 2, meeting with high-level government officials to discuss the pressing issues of short-term rentals and labour shortages.
 
 
The place to go when you've been everywhere
TORNGAT MOUNTAINS, N.L. — The Torngat Mountains near the top end of Labrador is a place to go for those who have been all over the world, says Stan Cook Jr., who managed the base camp there this summer.
 
 
Big VO challenges demand bigger solutions
BLUE MOUNTAINS — VO-Con 2018, a conference for the Vacation Ownership Industry, held at the Westin Trillium House Sept. 25-27, brought owners, influencers, developers and governments together to strive to ensure the industry remains relevant and responsive. 
 
 
NEWS BRIEFS update as of Oct. 9, 2018
Global hotel construction reaches record highs. Chelsea partners with Motion Pay. Fairmont loves Film. Red Roof's new brands take off. Days Inn by Wyndham invites travellers to stay twice. RLH enhances data program with HAPI. Tourism Canada partners with India to train workers. 
 
 
PEOPLE update as of Oct. 9, 2018
Celebrating Albert Schnell. Curtis Osekowsky joins CHI as VP franchise development. Katie Sheridan joins CMA Purchasing. Liz Adams now VP marketing of the Americas for Associated Luxury Hotels. Murray Lowe chosen as GM Westin Resort & Spa, following the retirement of Tony Cary-Barnard.

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OPENINGS, SALES AND RENOS Oct. 9, 2018
BCP to host grand opening of Comfort North Battleford. BigHeart Bannock opens in Skwachàys, Vancouver. Civic Hotel, Autograph Collection celebrates its opening in the heart of Surrey, B.C. 

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THE WINNERS' CIRCLE Oct. 9, 2018
Chef Joseph Tran, Inn at Laurel Point, wins in Taiwan. Chelsea presents another $100K for Sick Kids. Days Inn supports Adopt a School program. JJ Hilsinger earns Lifetime Achievement Award. JW Parq Vancouver lauded for best ballroom. Accor launches Plant for the Planet in Canada. Nominations open for OHI Top 30 under 30. A Celebration honouring Serge Simard.

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COMING EVENTS update Oct. 9, 2018
A listing of hotel conferences and events across Canada, the U.S. and around the world. There will be a tribute to Serge Simard and the launch of The Fairmont Serge Simard Endowment Fund for Global Hospitality Learning. Manitoba Hotel Association has joined MRFA to host a show for hotel and restaurant decision makers.
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