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Destination Employment comes to Atlantica
TORONTO — The Atlantica Hotel in Halifax is part of the new Destination Employment Program funded by IRCC and coordinated by Tourism HR Canada, the Hotel Association of Canada and strategic regional partners across the country. The opening keynote and a breakout session at the HAC conference highlighted the innovative program.
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Beyond classroom style with signature events
VANCOUVER — Marriott's CRN wanted to show just what the resources of this 100+ hotel group can do, to showcase meeting spaces beyond conference rooms and transform those spaces into just about anything. What better way to do that than to hold a 48-hour Film Challenge, held at The DOUGLAS, An Autograph Collection Hotel in film-friendly Vancouver?
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BEFORE & AFTER: Travelodge New Glasgow
NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — The Travelodge Suites by Wyndham New Glasgow, is #1 on Trip Advisor for the New Glasgow area. The property got the Travelodge “Hotel of the Year Award” in 2017, and ranks among the top 20 of 409 North American Travelodges for Guest Satisfaction. Now it can expect even more positive feedback with its recent reno.
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BCHA restructuring: introducing the new team
VANCOUVER — The BC Hotel Association is undergoing a significant organizational restructuring. The beginning stages of implementation were completed at the start of the New Year as the BCHA welcomed two new staff members to the team: Terry Duzenberry, Manager Member Engagement and Agata Kosinski, Manager Government Relations. Related story: BCHA Hospitality Summit.
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U.S. Virgin Hotel No. 2 has Canadian designer
VANCOUVER — Doris Hager and Zandro Tumaliuan of Hager Design International share their thoughts on the design of the second North American Virgin Hotel in San Francisco — including what's the same as the first one in Chicago and what's different.
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WSIB's new policy on medical cannabis
On March 1, 2019 the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) implemented its new Operational Policy on Cannabis for Medical Purposes (the “Policy”), setting strict guidelines for the use of medical cannabis as treatment for work-related illness or injury. Sherrard Kuzz looks at what those guidelines mean to employers.
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Ten tips to save on electricity
TORONTO, Ont. — Saving on energy doesn’t have to be dramatic: it can be incremental and part of your daily routine. Small reductions can add up to savings in both cost and power use, which is good for you, your bottom line and the environment.
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IDEAS THAT WORK update March 26, 2019
How many plugs and USBs does your hotel have? Using leftover material to make bags. Cute placemats! Instagrammable teacup chandelier. Deliver an eco-friendly message — straws suck! An easy way to measure drinks.
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Things you don't know about sex trafficking
TORONTO — The hotel industry has a unique and important role to play in the fight against sex trafficking. Hotel employees are often in the best position to see potential signs if they know what to look for. Learn more about this issue and how to protect your guests, your employees and your hotel's reputation.
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NEWS BRIEFS update as of March 26, 2019
Costa Rica aims for total decarbonization. Hotels.com researches Millennials. Tourism's record low unemployment. Visitor economy key to Alberta growth. Sheraton's new logo unveiled.
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OPENINGS SALES AND RENOS March 26, 2019
Accor a leader in lifestyle lodging. Marriott plans 1,700 new hotels in three years. Spain's Riu eyes Vancouver for a second site. Toronto Plaza hotel sold to Sunray Hotels. Restaurants Canada: More than a third of Alberta restaurants could close.
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THE WINNERS' CIRCLE update March 26, 2019
Days Inns by Wyndham Chairman's Awards. OHI Top 30 under 30. Lifetime achievement award for Arlene Keis. Pacific Gateway joins Preferred Hotels. Villa Eyrie joins Small Luxury Hotels. Kruger wins three awards. Atlific HAC winners.
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COMING EVENTS update March 26, 2019
Read about upcoming conferences and trade shows across Canada and North America.
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