Canadian Lodging News - Previous Issues - May 2008

May 2008

Main stories:

• Hotel investors meet in Toronto May 27/28
• Perfect Earth offers Yukon teepee tours
• The latest secret weapon in the war against bedbugs

People:

• OAA’s highest award
• Movers and Shakers

Openings, Sales & Renos:

• Windermere House: new owner, new look
• Pacrim Hospitality offices on the move to Bedford
• Black Rock resort takes its design cues from the ocean

Financial News:

• Resorts of Ontario focus on taking care of business
• Red Deer: epicentre of a red-hot market
• Latest occupancy and RevPar for selected North American markets

How's Business:

• Westin Calgary renovation goes beyond appearances
• Resident dog yields unexpected bonuses

Products:

• Vancouver’s first solar hotel
• Vending Genie for ice cream purchases
• Elfiq’s Link LB-1100 improves hotel guests’ online connectivity

Coming Events:

• Your guide to what's happening in Canada
• Vacation ownership conference in Orlando

Features:

• Tapas in the treetops
• Record attendance at AHLA’s Lake Louise convention
• St. John’s caters to military
• Hotel kitchens: From computers to combi ovens