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Canadian company wins Best Western bath amenities bid

PHOENIX – Best Western Hotels & Resorts today announced a new partnership with one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributers of hospitality bath amenities, Canada-based Hunter Amenities International.

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Making your lodgings as efficient as possible

VANCOUVER — The Cottages on Salt Spring Island, which opened June 1, have the most efficient staffing solution ever, just one guest services person and housekeeping staff, says Steve Bowers of Intuitive Hospitality.

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What's New in Hotel Loyalty Programs

Hotels are wooing customers with a better guest experience, instant rewards, ease of use, points that never expire and partnerships with the OTAs.

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2017: The year of home sharing regs

The impact of Airbnb on the hotel business is difficult to measure. Airbnb-sponsored reports suggest there is only a marginal impact on hotels, whereas lodging industry-sponsored reports suggest the opposite.

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INSIGHT: Ten things to know about hotel real estate insurance

From terrorism liability, which is increasingly required by U.S.-based chains, to specific requirements for those who have shuttle services or spas, it’s important to deal with an insurance broker who knows the hotel…

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Navigating Chinese hotel acquisition deals in Canada

China’s growth story is historic in its speed and magnitude and is set to continue its record-breaking trajectory in the long term. This makes the understanding of Chinese-Canadian hotel deals crucial in today’s…

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How market changes affect portfolio financing

While no one has a crystal ball regarding future interest rates, Mark Kay says his primary focus is to work with hoteliers’ portfolio of assets, providing strategies on each asset as it enters a different life stage.

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Pest Practices

New equipment and technology, and improved procedures, are helping hoteliers combat pesky critters.