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Marriott's vision for Sheraton public spaces
BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott's Julius Robinson walks readers through Marriott's new vision for Sheraton's public spaces. The company brought its vision to life with a 4,200 square foot vignette at the recent NYU conference, allowing investors to experience the transformation plans firsthand.
 
Happy 25th anniversary, Choice Hotels Canada
TORONTO — Choice Hotels Canada is celebrating its 25th year of business in Canada. Officially formed on June 21, 1993, through a 50/50 joint venture between Choice Hotels International and Journey’s End, the company started with 173 hotels across the country and has grown to over 340 franchised hotels.
New concept for Canmore: Basecamp Resorts
CANMORE, Alta. — Three new hotels have opened in Canmore under the umbrella of Basecamp Resorts. Owner, Sky McLean, wanted to cater to a new generation of travellers that are flocking to Canmore, and saw the opportunity to open various hospitality projects that cater to this group.
COMMENT: Caring culture + business success
COLLINGWOOD — Living Stone Resort, formerly Cranberry Golf Resort, has remodelled and changed its nameThe rebranding is far more than a name change and design facelift. The team at Living Stone Resort aims to provide guests with a transformational life experience when they come to visit.
Employing newcomers in Canadian hotels
OTTAWA — The Hotel Association of Canada and Tourism HR Canada hosted a media teleconference to discuss Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship and Canada’s June 20th announcement of the Employing Newcomers in Canadian Hotels Program.
 
 
Why you should be concerned about Fentanyl
Fentanyl is around 20 to 40 times more toxic than heroin and 50 to 100 times more toxic than morphine, which makes the risk of accidental overdose higher. That's why you should train all employees to recognize the signs of illicit drug use, production and assorted paraphernalia.
 
 
Women in hospitality conference inspirational
The WITHorg summit held June 24 and 25 in Toronto at the Four Seasons provides very tactical, practical ideas for how women can implement change to see progress over the next year, according to Melissa Kenney of Travelodge.

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NEWS BRIEFS June 20-July 3, 2018
The GTHA has weathered some challenging times, but now life is pretty good said Bonnie Strome and Terry Mundell at the GTHA AGM. Carver and Associates expands team, gets new office.

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THE WINNERS' CIRCLE as of July 3, 2018
Super 8 congratulates 34 Pride of Super 8 winners. ORHMA put its members' bartending skills to the test following the association's AGM on June 19 at Nottawasaga Inn.
PEOPLE Update July 3, 2018
go2HR has a new board. New appointees at Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood in Ottawa. Danielle Stothers now general manager of SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort.

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OPENINGS, SALES AND RENOS July 3, 2018
Hotel Transylvania comes to Canadian Novotels. Chateau Mont Saint-Anne Resort gets $6 million boost. Kimpton Toronto: opening party and new restaurant. $20 million in renos for Le Germain Montréal... and Le Germain Ottawa is now open.

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Coming Events Update July 3, 2018
A listing of hotel conferences and events across Canada, the U.S. and around the world. Coming soon: VO-CON 2018, Sept. 25-28. Dates now available for Big Picture Conferences' 2019 events.
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