The Fairfield Inn and Suites has opened in Gravenhurst Muskoka, just in time for the Town of Gravenhurst Winter Carnival! To celebrate, the hotel has offered an All-Inclusive Family Stay & Play Package, featuring cozy accommodations, an indoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and easy access to all the Winter Carnival fun.

Ideally located off highway 11, Gravenhurst is the gateway to Muskoka. The hotel provides easy access to local shopping, restaurants and attractions such as hiking & snowmobile trails, golf courses & more!

QUEBEC CITY, January 16, 2025 – Four First Nations, united under a newly created entity, Atenro, have announced a partnership with InnVest Hotels to acquire a majority stake in Hilton Québec. Hilton will continue to manage the hotel.

The four First Nations represented are the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach by the Taasipitaakin Trust, the Mi’gmaq of Gespe’gewa’gi by Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Resources LP, the Huron-Wendat Nation by the Wendat Investment Corporation LP and the Cree Nation by the James Bay Eeyou Corporation. Together, they created the Atenro limited partnership, which means “friendship” in the Wendat language.

This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening the economic participation of First Nations in several sectors in Quebec, including the hotel industry. It should be noted that several First Nations already own or share hotel establishments in Quebec.

“Our new partnership demonstrates the willingness of Indigenous communities to invest in the economy in a sustainable way and to strengthen their financial self-sufficiency. The revenues generated by our other investments, such as wind, allow us to diversify our investments,” said Fred Vicaire, CEO of Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation, the General Partner of Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Resources LP.

“By investing in hospitality properties, we have the opportunity to create spaces that showcase our heritage and allow visitors to learn more about our cultures. It also strengthens our economic position and financial autonomy, while contributing to the sustainable development of our communities,” said Henry Gull, President of the James Bay Eeyou Corporation.

“This acquisition is a concrete example of how First Nations can play a key role in Quebec’s economic development, while preserving and enhancing their unique cultural heritage. The development of our communities also requires strategic investments outside the territory,” said Louise Nattawappio, Chief of the Naskapi Nation.

“The Wendat Nation is proud of this major investment, which is also found on its magnificent territory, the Nionwentsïo. It is even more significant since it is sealed by an economic alliance with the Eeyou, the Mi’gmaq and the Naskapi. This historic transaction honours the memory of the Wendat ancestors who once had an important network of trade and trade alliances. We continue in the same tradition and set an example for our younger generations where collaboration, ambition and visions can converge into concrete successes that promote our financial independence,” said Grand Chief Pierre Picard.

Acquiring all or most of the shares of a hotel allows you to share and promote the rich culture and traditions of the First Nations with visitors. This can include elements of design, crafts, cultural activities, and unique dining experiences.

“Hilton Quebec is a high-performing hotel in our portfolio, and this very important agreement with our First Nations partners in Quebec allows us to unlock the value of this property while providing a dynamic new investment opportunity for new owners. Our InnVest team will continue to be actively involved with the Hotel as Asset Managers for the new partnership. We are thrilled to welcome the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach, the Mi’gmaq of Gespe’gewa’gi, the Huron-Wendat Nation, and the Cree Nation on this exciting journey,” said Lydia Chen, CEO of InnVest Hotels.

The new owners plan to implement joint initiatives with Hilton Québec and InnVest Hotels to provide employment and training opportunities for members of all First Nations. All current jobs will be maintained. The new owners recognize the exceptional quality of work of all the hotel’s team members and nothing will change as a result of this acquisition.

Located a few steps from Old Quebec City and Parliament Hill, Hilton Québec is recognized for its excellence in hospitality and services. It is one of the jewels of Quebec City’s hotel industry. It features 569 modern rooms and spacious suites with spectacular views of the city.

Directly connected to the Quebec City Convention Centre, the hotel has the largest ballroom in the city and a total of 22 meeting rooms (23,000 ft2 of space). It has a bar and two restaurants. It also offers a fitness centre and a heated outdoor swimming pool.

The parties involved retained the professional services of Atmacinta, Cain Lamarre, Plan A Capital and Gowling WLG to carry out the acquisition project and acknowledge the exceptional support of Bank of Montreal and the First Nations Bank of Canada for their commitment to ensure successful closing of the acquisition by providing requisite credit financing.

The Chelsea Hotel Toronto is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Downey as the new Managing Director.

Downey has successfully lead the opening, rebranding and reconceptualization of many properties, and managing multiple capital projects exceeding millions of dollars. He is originally from Ireland where he earned his B.B.S in International Hotel Management at Shannon College of Hotel Management.

Following a career spanning more than 20 years, Downey has worked at luxury, select service and extended stay hotels across North America, Europe and in the Middle East. Most recently he served as General Manager for the Delta Hotel, Toronto, Delta’s Global Flagship Brand Hotel. Prior to that he was Hotel Manager at the Sheraton Centre, Toronto.

“We are very pleased to welcome Shane to the Chelsea Hotel. He is a seasoned hotelier with extensive experience generating strong partnerships with owners, internal stakeholders, and community leaders. He is well suited to lead our very engaged hotel team.” said Rob Housez, general manager.

Toronto, ON, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Days Inns - Canada is thrilled to announce a new promotion designed to raise awareness of the Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program and inspire travellers to take advantage of all the fantastic Canadian winter activities located nearby Wyndham Hotels & Resorts hotels.
Days Inn entices guests to enjoy winter with the “Canada Adventure Awaits” promotion. For a limited time, Wyndham Rewards members who register for the promotion and then complete a stay of two or more consecutive nights at participating hotels across Canada, will earn 7,500 Wyndham Rewards bonus points toward a future stay. The promotion is available to existing Wyndham Rewards members and new members who join the program. Guests must register for the promotion, book direct by March 1, 2025, and complete their stay by April 16, 2025.
"We're thrilled to support this promotion and invite guests to explore Canada's many winter attractions while earning valuable Wyndham Rewards bonus points," said Irwin Prince, President & COO of Days Inns - Canada. "We hope to inspire travellers to embrace winter travel with Days Inn as their home base for adventure."
The Canada Adventure Awaits offer is available exclusively through Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ brand direct reservation channels, featuring a dedicated Canadian landing page for easy booking. Wyndham Rewards members can register, book and plan their stay with just a few clicks. For full details, terms and conditions, click here.