Hospitality
Kingston council to vote on moving forward on possible downtown St. Lawrence college campus
A staff report going to council Tuesday night is seeking permission to enter into formal discussions and negotiations with the college. Continue reading
‘It’s hard to let go’: Saskatoon Station Place closing in June
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
After 35 years in business, Saskatoon Station Place restaurant will close its doors on June 27, 2019. Continue reading
McMaster Innovation Park unveils plans for shipping container beer garden
McMaster Innovation Park is unveiled plans for an outdoor beer garden in courtyard on Longwood Road South. Continue reading
Hiring good seasonal employees and retaining staff are proving difficult tasks for the Okanagan hospitality industry
Stan Martingale, manager of the Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre in Kelowna, said new employees continuously don’t show up for their first day of work. Continue reading
Federal politicians get taste of N.L. hospitality after ending up in wrong house
Some federal politicians got a taste of Newfoundland’s storied hospitality when they wandered into the wrong home and were invited to stay for refreshments. Continue reading
Calgary’s White Hat Awards celebrate tourism, with a special surprise for Canada’s 150th
By Mia Sosiak Reporter
“Our people are the things that make the difference for us and they’re the thing that are drawing tourists to come back.” Continue reading
Vancouver Park Board voting on Stanley Park Brewing taking over former Fish House location
A plan is in the works to turn the former Fish House Restaurant in Stanley Park into the new flagship location for Stanley Park Brewing Company. Continue reading
Starwood begins managing hotel run by military in Cuba
This opens one of the biggest holes in the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba since Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro declared detente in Dec. 2014. Continue reading
Patios, not playoffs for Calgary Flames fans this post-season
Calgary Flames fans had hoped to fill the so-called Red Mile again this spring, to cheer on their team, but there will be no playoff hockey in Cowtown this year. Continue reading
Calgary developer thinks outside the box with shipping container hotel
Calgary-based Ladacor Adanced Modular Systems is constructing a four-floor hotel using old steel shipping containers. Continue reading