Tag: Feature Article
They’re Back
You thought the recession solved Canada’s labour shortage problems? It didn’t oteliers have been on a bit of a labour rollercoaster...
Efficiency Now
Cutting the bills, the waste and the impact in a down market Hotels need to explore every nook and cranny of their buildings to...
Kari Koskela
Canada may seem a long way from Finland, but for Kari Koskela, GM of the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, landing on the West Coast six...
Go West
Jean-Yves Germain talks hotel investment and the family business A year ago, amidst dire predictions and Chicken Little hysteria from pundits and financial prognosticators, it...
The Dead Zone
After a dizzying number of transactions in 2007 and 2008, last year was eerily quiet To say 2009 was a down year in the...
Resort Retort
Despite a difficult 2009, Canadian resorts are optimistic about a rebound Life in the Canadian resort sector last year was no vacation. A quick...
Hope Springs Eternal
As Canada emerges from the dark days of the downturn, the hotel community looks forward to a stronger 2010 With the change in season,...
Brenda Rodricks
Montreal Airport Marriott Opening a brand new hotel has its own unique set of circumstances. But while it’s a demanding job, there’s also something...
Leading into the Sunset
Compass Group Canada’s long-time leader talks recessions, revenues and retirement For almost 15 years, Jack MacDonald has been at the helm of Canada’s industrial...
Prime-Time Player
Nick Perpick credits his team for paving the way to success at Prime Restaurants Hardly a rookie on the scene, Nick Perpick has been...