June 24th, 2026 – CALGARY – Travelodge Canada has officially opened the Travelodge by Wyndham Schreiber, expanding the brand's coast-to-coast network to more than 95 Travelodge by Wyndham and Thriftlodge branded properties.

The Travelodge by Wyndham Schreiber opened its doors to guests on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, welcoming travellers into 18 well-appointed rooms. Ideally situated along the Trans-Canada Highway, the hotel is just 2 km from the scenic Schreiber Beach and adjacent to Schreiber Arena making the property a convenient choice for business and leisure travellers exploring Northwestern Ontario. Guests will enjoy the comfortable accommodations which includes free breakfast, complimentary WiFi and ample onsite parking.

“The location of this property positions it as a natural stopover for road travellers, and a convenient basecamp for those looking to explore the rugged beauty of Northwestern Ontario.” said Trevor Hagel, Executive Vice President of Operations, Travelodge Canada. "Whether guests are in town for business or using this property as a basecamp to explore the region with family, this hotel delivers exactly what our guests are looking for — value, convenience, and comfort"

Looking Ahead
This opening marks Travelodge Canada's fourth property launch of 2026. The brand remains committed to growing its coast-to-coast footprint, with several additional openings planned for later this year.

MISSISSAUGA, ON | JUNE 24, 2026 – The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) hosted its 27th Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2026, at the Old Mill Toronto, bringing together hospitality leaders, members, partners, and industry stakeholders from across the province to celebrate accomplishments, discuss industry priorities, and look ahead to the future of Ontario's hospitality sector.

ORHMA extends its sincere appreciation to all members, partners, and guests who attended this year's AGM and contributed to the continued growth and success of the association.

During the meeting, ORHMA reflected on key achievements over the past year, including advocacy efforts on behalf of Ontario's hospitality industry, workforce development initiatives, member engagement programs, strategic partnerships, and continued support for operators navigating an evolving business environment.

ORHMA is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2026/2027 Provincial Board of Directors and congratulates the following newly elected Directors:

Yannick Biogourdan

KLTY Hospitality

Melissa French

Silver Hotel Group

Eric McEwan

McEwan Group

Bernadette Osmow-Farag

Osmow's Inc.

Hanisha Sharma

JM Hospitality

ORHMA is also pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Jensen, General Manager, Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, as Chair of the Board for the 2026/2027 term.

A respected hospitality leader with extensive experience in hotel operations, guest experience, workforce development, and industry engagement, Michael brings a collaborative leadership style and a strong commitment to advancing Ontario's hospitality industry. As Chair, he will work alongside ORHMA's Board of Directors, members, industry partners, and government stakeholders to champion key priorities including workforce development, advocacy, business growth, and industry sustainability.

ORHMA extends its sincere appreciation to outgoing Chair Jorge Soares, Vice President, Partnerships & Customer Growth at Woodbine Entertainment Group, for his exceptional leadership and dedication during his tenure. Under Jorge's guidance, ORHMA strengthened its advocacy efforts, expanded workforce development initiatives, enhanced member programs, and continued to elevate the profile and influence of Ontario's hospitality industry.

ORHMA also extends its sincere gratitude to its outgoing Board members for their dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to advancing Ontario's hospitality industry. Through their volunteer service, strategic guidance, and industry expertise, they have played an important role in helping shape ORHMA's advocacy efforts, workforce development initiatives, member programs, and long-term vision. On behalf of the Board, members, and staff, ORHMA thanks these individuals for their valuable contributions and lasting impact on both the association and the hospitality community across the province.

During the AGM, attendees received an update on the state of Ontario's hospitality industry, including ongoing labour and workforce challenges, advocacy priorities, economic opportunities, and industry initiatives designed to support operators across the province.

The meeting also highlighted several key priorities for the year ahead, including workforce development, leadership training, member engagement, digital and social media initiatives, crime prevention and safety programs, human trafficking awareness, and continued collaboration with industry, education, and government partners to address the evolving needs of Ontario's hospitality sector.

ORHMA looks forward to working alongside its Board of Directors, members, industry partners, and government stakeholders to continue advancing Ontario's vibrant hospitality sector.

For more information about ORHMA's advocacy efforts, programs, workforce development initiatives, and member services, visit www.orhma.com.

ARLINGTON, Va. – 23 June 2026 – Canada’s hotel industry posted its highest year-over-year gains in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) since 2024, according to May 2026 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online property marketplaces.

May 2026 (percentage change from 2025):

• Occupancy: 70.7% (+0.9%)
• Average daily rate (ADR): CAD233.40 (+9.5%)
• Revenue per available room (RevPAR): CAD165.02 (+10.5%)

Canada’s ADR growth was the highest for any month since November 2024, while the RevPAR increase was the country’s highest since December 2024.
Among the provinces and territories, Quebec registered the largest increases in each of the three key performance metrics: occupancy (+5.9% to 72.1), ADR (+20.0% to CAD276.62) and RevPAR (+27.1% to CAD199.49).

Among the major markets, Montreal reported the largest gains: occupancy (+8.1% to 78.0%), ADR (+26.7% to CAD313.08) and RevPAR (+36.9% to CAD244.09).

The aforementioned province and metro market were both impacted by the Canadian Grand Prix, which shifted from June to May this year.

World Cup host markets, Toronto and Vancouver, have already seen a rate-driven impact in June. On 12 June, Toronto saw a 47.6% lift in ADR and a 36.2% increase in RevPAR. On 13 June, Vancouver reported a 54.0% jump in ADR and a 30.4% gain in RevPAR.

As of 15 June, bookings for Vancouver’s next match on 24 June were at 64% (-8.6% year over year), with Downtown Vancouver’s occupancy on the books at 66.3% (-14.3% year over year).

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TORONTO, ON - June 23, 2026 - The Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) is proud to announce that it has received the Communications Award at the 2026 International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA) Conference, held June 15–17 in Chicago. The award recognizes the GTHA’s Attraction Spotlight Series, an innovative partnership program that connects the hospitality and tourism industries to promote visitor experiences across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Launched in partnership with Attractions Ontario and the Toronto Attractions Council, the free virtual program provides attractions with an opportunity to showcase upcoming events, exhibits, and seasonal offerings directly to hotel staff. Through short presentations featuring videos, photos, and updates, hotel teams gain valuable knowledge to better recommend local experiences to guests.

The Attraction Spotlight Series runs five times annually, aligned with key travel periods including spring break, summer, fall, and the holiday season. The GTHA brings together the hotel audience, while Attractions Ontario and the Toronto Attractions Council engage their attraction members to participate.

Since launching in 2025, the program has attracted strong industry interest, with more than 130 registrations and nearly 80 attendees participating across the first five sessions. The initiative has also helped increase awareness of the GTHA within the broader tourism community, contributing to increased social media engagement and new membership interest.

“This award is a wonderful recognition of the power of collaboration across our industry,” said Kelly Harris, Director of Marketing & Stakeholder Relations. “When hotels and attractions work together to share what is happening across the GTA, we help inspire visitors, encourage longer stays, and support increased tourism spending throughout the region.”
The ISHA Communications Award recognizes outstanding communications initiatives by hotel associations that demonstrate creativity, effectiveness, and meaningful impact within the hospitality industry.