TORONTO — As snow began to fall and lockdowns intensified, the hotel industry was waiting on some good news. There were a number of bright spots at the CHIC Digital conference that started yesterday, but everyone agreed that 2020 was painful, and full recovery is still a long way off.
 

CALGARY — MasterBUILT is building new properties and investing in others in communities with strong demand pre-COVID that should emerge strongly at the end of the pandemic. Marc Staniloff and Dave Donaldson spoke a new Microtel for Kanata, and renos at four Microtels and a Courtyard by Marriott. 
 

NARAMATA, B.C. — They purchased an inn and restaurant just a month before COVID struck in earnest. This was not a recipe for success, it would seem. But thanks to the efforts of the two couples who bought it, the inn has managed to thrive. 
 

Joe Baker outlines three digital destinations that have come alive to support workers and the workforce itself. He urges business operators to share these resources, and tourism workers to make use of these valuable tools.
 

WINNIPEG — The return of increased restrictions has now created conditions similar to March/April 2020. With high fixed costs and debt obligations, many hotels may not be able to weather the sustained loss of income, says MHA's Scott Jocelyn. 
 

VANCOUVER — COVID-19 has inspired some interesting trends in hospitality, shifting the focus from pure leisure and comfort to cleanliness and sanitation. HotelFurniture.com takes a look at the myriad of hotel innovations designed to carry the industry through the pandemic and beyond. 
 

At Hilton, those who need to prepare a presentation without an interruption or want a quiet place to focus can book a WorkSpaces by Hilton room, available at special day rates at Hilton hotels across the U.S., UK, and Canada. 
 

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — STR data for November 8-14, 2020 showed slightly lower occupancy from the previous week for Canada’s hotel industry. Nova Scotia had the highest occupancy at 35.0 per cent.
 

Destination Employment news. Airbnb files an IPO. Positive vaccine trials boost hotel stocks. Predictions of a 2024 recovery.
 

Hazelton's new Spa by Valmont. Holiday Inn Toronto-Yorkdale to be demolished. New Motel 6 in Revelstoke, B.C. Trois Rivières gets a Travelodge. Pinestone joins Ascend Hotel Collection.
 

Changes at BUM Commercial Furniture. Lesley Brown new president of CAPS. Michelle Dias adds position at Seneca College. Husband and wife team join Tofino Resort + Marina's 1909 Kitchen.
 

Colleen Kendall wins Choice Leader of the Year at APEX awards. Readers Choice hotel winners. Philip Mondor wins Ryerson HTM award. First Bill Pallett Memorial Award. Fogo Island Inn Shed an architectural winner. Hilton recognized for sustainability. Inn at Laurel Point is B.C.'s first carbon neutral hotel.
 

Expedia Group's Explore '20 online conference to be held Dec. 9-10 will celebrate the power of travel, even in this challenging time.