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Jan. 29, 2019
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FANS Hospitality brings Red Roof to Canada
CALGARY — Canada's first Red Roof branded hotel, the Red Roof+ & Suites Calgary Airport, will open this spring. FANS Hospitality president and CEO Alnoor Nanji and Red Roof's Phil Hugh foresee it as the first of many opportunities for the Ohio-based chain in Canada.
 
Castleavery reimagines Mount Engadine
CANMORE, Alta. – You can't get much further into the backcountry than Mount Engadine Lodge, a boutique property an hour from Canmore and two from Calgary. But Castleavery Hospitality Ventures, composed of Calgary area investors, has moved occupancy from 32 per cent to 85.
Award-Winning renovation in Bathurst, N.B.
BATHURST, N.B. – When Vinayak Seth bought the former Lakeview Lodge in Bathurst, N.B., he immediately set about renovating the property to include features not seen elsewhere in the region. Last fall, he and his family were on hand to receive the Choice Hotels Canada Award for Best New Entry — Midscale Conversion.
Marriott renames its loyalty program BONVOY
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — There’s a new name for your Marriott Rewards, SPG and Ritz-Carlton points — BONVOY. The etymology is easy to spot — the name is a short form of Bon Voyage or “good travel."
 
 
Clearing the cannabis haze: safety is paramount
Few headlines have garnered more attention in the Canadian media this year than the legalization of cannabis. While the announcement has been well received by some, employers — especially those with safety-sensitive operations — remain concerned about workplace safety. 
 
 
PEOPLE Update as of Jan. 29, 2019
Sara Glenn promoted at AccorHotels. Kevin Maven now at Crown Group of Hotels. Mike Macklem joins CWB Franchise Finance. Reetu Gupta now on Zonetail's Board of Directors. Chip Rogers moves from AAHOA to AHLA.
 
 
OPENINGS SALES AND RENOS Jan. 29, 2019
CBRE sells Vancouver Met. Clique takes Acclaim back. Microtel opens in Mont-Tremblant. Grand Opening of Homewood/ Hilton Garden Inn in Ottawa. PHI Hotel Group opens three Marriotts in Alberta. Riu Hotels is coming to Toronto.

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Choice ends 2018 with three hotel openings
MISSISSAUGA — Choice Hotels Canada is pleased to share it opened three new hotels in the fourth quarter of 2018, with another eight anticipated for the first quarter of 2019.

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PROVINCIAL NEWS update Jan. 29, 2019
AHLA Centennial celebrations underway. Vancouver conventions almost double for 2019. HNL's Reskill Program trains non-tourism workers. Toronto sets new record for citywide in 2018. TAIPEI and minimum wage concerns. Combatting illegal rentals in Montreal one lockbox at a time.
 
 
COMING EVENTS update Jan. 29, 2019
Read about upcoming conferences and trade shows across Canada and North America. 
 
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