Toronto, Ontario - On June 6, 2025, Manga Hotel Group officially commemorated the opening

of TOOR Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario. The 33-storey building

includes the 2-level MUSE Bistro + Bar and 179 upscale rental residential units as part of the

203 Residences, situated atop TOOR Hotel.

Pictured: From left, MPP Brampton East Hardeep Grewal, Premier of Ontario Doug Ford,

and Manga Hotel Group President and CEO Sukhdev Toor

Distinguished guests included Premier of Ontario Doug Ford, MPP for Brampton East Hardeep

Grewal, Scott Richer of Hyatt Hotels, representatives from Destination Toronto, Ontario

Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA), Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) and

valued community partners. The celebration featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a reception

with food and drinks hosted at MUSE Bistro + Bar.

TOOR Hotel offers 234 guest rooms and suites with a range of elevated amenities, including

destination dining at MUSE Bistro + Bar, valet parking, a 1,500 square-foot fitness centre, a

2,715 square-foot southern terrace on the 14th floor, and an additional 1,100 square feet of

meeting and event space. Guests and residents alike can enjoy these amenities as well as

unobstructed views of Toronto and Lake Ontario from floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the

entire building.

“We believe TOOR Hotel is a fantastic addition to the Garden District of Toronto. Every detail

you see, from the rich textures in the lobby to the custom ‘grid of Toronto’ wallpaper in the

rooms, has been chosen with care. We worked with Canadian vendors, artists, and designers to

bring TOOR to life because we believe in building from within our community. This hotel is a

proud example of Canadian talent shaping a distinctly Canadian hospitality experience”, said

Sukhdev Toor, President and CEO of Manga Hotel Group, which owns and operates the hotel,

restaurant and the 203 Residences.

Located in the heart of Downtown Toronto with easy access to the financial district, shopping,

dining, and cultural attractions, TOOR Hotel is designed with style and comfort in mind. Guests

are invited to experience modern hospitality in a bespoke lifestyle setting. With its blend of

upscale guest rooms and suites, accented by breathtaking city and lake views, TOOR Hotel

stands as a pinnacle of architectural achievement and exceptional hospitality. Proudly

Canadian, the hotel emphasizes connected service and approachability. At TOOR Hotel, guests

discover not just a place to stay, but a space designed to inspire connections and enhance the

spirited lifestyle of its valued guests.

With its combination of elevated hospitality, thoughtful design, and deep connection to the city,

TOOR Hotel serves as a stylish gateway to Toronto, inviting guests to “Stay with Style in the

City.” This hotel is the first property to open under the TOOR Hotel brand. A second location is

scheduled to open next year in Soho, New York City.

Mississauga, ON – June 12, 2025 | The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) is proud to announce the launch of HR Companion, a complimentary human resources compliance and policy platform available exclusively, to all ORHMA members. Developed in partnership with First Reference, HR Companion is an industry-leading digital resource designed to simplify and strengthen HR management across Ontario’s hospitality sector.

Whether running a large hotel chain or a small independent restaurant, hospitality operators face growing complexity in HR compliance, documentation, and policy creation. HR Companion eliminates these burdens by providing ORHMA members with complimentary access to an all-in-one portal that helps streamline HR operations and ensure legislative compliance.

Powered by First Reference — Canada’s trusted provider of HR policy and compliance tools — HR Companion offers ready-to-use templates, workplace health and safety policies, and real-time legislative updates tailored to the needs of Ontario businesses.

“Our members have told us they need more support in managing workforce challenges and navigating HR compliance — especially with limited time and resources,” said Fatima Finnegan, VP of Workforce Initiatives & Industry Relations at ORHMA.

“That’s why ORHMA is investing in HR Companion — to ensure every member, regardless of their HR capacity, has access to trusted, up-to-date tools. This platform is more than a resource; it’s part of our commitment to helping members build strong, compliant, and resilient workplaces.”

This initiative reflects ORHMA’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-value solutions that reduce operational strain and empower hospitality businesses to succeed. As Ontario’s leading hospitality association, ORHMA continues to respond to industry challenges with practical, member-focused resources, advocacy, and education.

How to Access HR Companion

To access the HR Companion platform, ORHMA members can sign up here. Once registered, members will receive personalized login credentials and onboarding support from ORHMA’s dedicated Member Services team and our partner, First Reference.

Members will gain immediate access to:

•           Up-to-date employment policies and templates

•           Workplace health and safety documentation

•           Real-time legislative guidance

For more information, visit our website or contact Fatima Finnegan directly by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at (647) 368-6746 / (800) 668-8906 ext. 0335.

Barcelona, 12 June 2025: Leading Online Travel Agents (OTA’s) are controlling hotel visibility on Google Search, while secondary OTAs are undercutting rates to attract bookings, confirms the

In the latest monthly report delving into hotel pricing online, analyzes OTA market visibility — both in paid placements and organic results — and how this correlates with pricing behavior across global markets.

The May WPM illustrates how Booking Holdings and Expedia Group account for nearly all visibility, with Booking leading in both paid and organic spaces. In contrast, smaller OTAs compete mainly on price, showing higher Lose rates (where their hotel pricing is lower), especially in markets where they hold regional influence - for example MakeMyTrip in India and in Argentina.

Although visibility is clearly concentrated in the hands of the major OTAs, internal dynamics within each group reveal differing trends. Booking.com continues to lead in both paid and organic spaces, however its presence in paid placements has slightly declined. Expedia, on the other hand, has increased its investment in sponsored visibility, narrowing the gap between the two.

“We’re not just seeing a concentration of visibility — we’re also seeing strategic adjustments within the leading groups,” says Jordi Serra, CEO at 123Compare.me. “As Booking and Expedia consolidate their online presence, the pressure on pricing increasingly shifts to other players. That’s where hotels need to stay alert: visibility and undercutting don’t always come from the same source.”

Claudia Rodríguez, Business Unit Director at Sekuenz, reflects on the strategic value of the WPM:: “The WPM doesn’t just provide data — it helps us understand what’s happening in the market and make more precise strategic decisions. The fact that direct hotel prices are more frequently undercut in paid placements than in organic results clearly shows where the most aggressive battles for conversion are taking place. This should directly inform how hotels allocate their digital marketing budgets.”

She also points out the importance of monitoring shifts in OTA strategy: “Booking has slightly reduced its investment in paid placements, while Expedia has increased it. These movements should prompt revenue and distribution teams to reconsider how visibility costs and direct sales are being impacted.”

The data reveals clear contrasts in OTA behaviors in different regions worldwide, demonstrating more localised visibility and pricing strategies to capture the consumer.

In Europe, Booking continues to lead in paid placements with relatively stable pricing, except in Switzerland (see notes below) , where regulatory action has prompted noticeably more aggressive pricing. Price competition intensifies across Asia. In India, Booking undercuts more frequently than Expedia, while regional players like MakeMyTrip secure strong organic visibility within their home market.

In North America, Expedia holds steady in both visibility and pricing in the U.S., where the market shows greater maturity and strategic balance. Sudden shifts are proving much less common, and parity levels are generally more stable. Booking dominates visibility across most countries in Latin America and while Expedia is less present, it shifts its focus to more aggressive pricing — especially in markets like Argentina.

Down in South Africa, Booking combines dominant online presence with a high frequency of undercutting. Australia, by contrast, displays a more balanced landscape where both major OTAs share visibility and adopt moderate pricing strategies.

The World Parity Monitor is a trusted industry tool used by hoteliers to monitor OTA pricing behavior and visibility performance across online distribution channels — helping brands and independent hotels optimize direct booking strategies and minimize revenue loss due to undercutting.

Read the full May 2025 WPM report here:

QUEBEC CITY, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - Germain Hotels has announced the appointment of Marie Pier Germain and Hugo Germain as co-presidents of the family business, effective immediately, as the company continues its rapid expansion.

Founded by Christiane and Jean-Yves Germain, Germain Hotels has established itself as a flagship of the Canadian hotel industry. This leadership transition reflects the continuity of a strong family vision and a shared commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of what has been built over the past 36 years. 

With a new generation at the helm, Germain Hotels is embarking on the next chapter in its evolution, staying true to its roots while boldly looking toward the future. The new leadership team aims to continue expanding the hotel's network across Canada and beyond, fostering innovation, and maintaining a focus on authenticity and sustainable development, all rooted in a human-centred approach to hospitality and a constant desire for excellence.

Marie Pier and Hugo have been with Germain Hotels for over 20 years. Both have actively contributed to its growth across Canada, gradually taking on leadership roles over the years. Today, they maintain the co-presidency model, a guarantee of complementarity and a structure that reflects the essential collaboration among teams, an element at the heart of the organization's culture.

The founders highlight the exceptional work of the new co-presidents

"I have had the privilege of working closely with Hugo since he joined the company. He was the very first General Manager of the Alt banner and, from the very beginning, embodied the innovative spirit that is a cornerstone of our brand. With his energy, he possesses a rare ability to bring a vision to life with rigour and creativity, which gives me full confidence in the future." Christiane Germain, Co-Founder, Germain Hotels

"I have seen Marie Pier successfully lead complex projects such as the opening of our first hotel in Calgary in 2006, and later, the major transformation of Le Germain Hotel Montreal in 2018. On each occasion, she demonstrated remarkable strategic intelligence and an exceptional eye for detail." Jean-Yves Germain, Co-Founder, Germain Hotels

The new leaders share their thoughts

"It is a true privilege to continue the work of our parents while writing the next chapters. We do so with respect and ambition, surrounded by an exceptional team working in every region of the country." Marie Pier Germain, Co-President, Germain Hotels

"We grew up with this company and have poured our hearts into it. Today, we are ready to take charge in our own way while remaining true to the values that have made Germain Hotels so strong. Our goal remains the same: to ensure that every guest enjoys an unforgettable experience when they stay with us." Hugo Germain, Co-President, Germain Hotels

Together, they added: "We want to continue strengthening our roots in Canada so that Germain Hotels becomes the preferred choice and benchmark for Canadian travellers. With our solid foundations and the incredible talent and unwavering commitment of our teams, there is nothing stopping us, even as we set our sights to expand beyond our borders!"