The St. Regis Toronto, part of the Marriot Bonvoy group, has announced Daniel Newberry as the new General Manager.

Newbury has been serving as Senior Director of Sales & Distribution on the Canada Regional Team, where his strategic leadership has driven exceptional results across the country. While we’re sad to see him leave our team, we couldn’t be happier for The St. Regis - they’re gaining a truly visionary leader.

With over 25 years of luxury hospitality experience, Newbury has shaped some of Canada’s most iconic properties, including the launch of The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. He’s also a proud father of three, and a passionate home chef.

Steinhausen, Switzerland – January 13, 2026 – is thrilled to announce the independent recognition of its RMS as the “Best Hotel Revenue Management System (RMS)” in the , based on the verified reviews of its global hotel clients and partners. RoomPriceGenie was also recognised as “,” based on its employees’ overwhelmingly positive feedback about their work experiences this year.

RoomPriceGenie’s win for “Best RMS” in this year’s awards affirms that the combination of an intuitive and reliable RMS, coupled with first-class customer support and revenue management expertise, enables hoteliers to achieve their revenue goals. This approach has consistently set RoomPriceGenie apart from the competition; with this year’s win, it validates RoomPriceGenie as an operational imperative for hoteliers who want to maximise their profitability.

“2025 was a significant year for RoomPriceGenie, which kicked off with a $75 million USD in investment from Five Elms Capital,” said Chas Scarantino, CEO of RoomPriceGenie. “This enabled us to increase the pace of development in the solution and infrastructure, while deepening the first-class support that ensures our customers can consistently maximise their profitability. Although RoomPriceGenie has placed in the “Best RMS” category previously, winning first place this year recognises our consistent evolution into the RMS of choice for all hotels, including larger hotels and groups.”

“The HotelTechAwards are widely regarded as the industry’s most credible benchmark because winners are determined entirely by verified hotelier reviews and independent performance data,” said Jordan Hollander, CEO of HotelTechReport.com. “RoomPriceGenie’s recognition as “Best Hotel Revenue Management System” reflects consistent feedback from hotels that value an RMS which is intuitive, reliable, and supported by a team that actively helps them achieve revenue goals. Pairing this with a first-place “Best Place to Work” award underscores a clear link between strong internal culture and the quality of outcomes hotels experience in practice.”

RoomPriceGenie was built on the belief that people are at the heart of hospitality, so technology should empower hoteliers to provide the best hospitality experience. This people-first mindset has shaped RoomPriceGenie’s culture as much as its product strategy.

“Winning first place in the “Best Place to Work” award category this year is very meaningful to us, because a company isn't just about the numbers,” said Ari Andricopoulos, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at RoomPriceGenie. “It’s a wonderful thing to be part of a team that supports each other, takes responsibility, has fun together, works towards the same goal, and is committed to growing together. Our employees’ feedback shows that they are passionate about both the company’s and our clients’ successes, so I am confident this was another important factor that contributed to our win in the Best RMS category.”

Together, RoomPriceGenie’s two first-place wins in the 2026 HotelTechAwards firmly position the company as a trusted long-term partner for hoteliers today, tomorrow and into the future.

To find out more about RoomPriceGenie’s 2026 HotelTechAwards wins, please read the official announcement on 

On behalf of Ali Akman, President of SAMM Holdings, CFO Capital has announced the acquisition financing for Hidden Valley Resort, an Ascend Collection property, located in Huntsville, Ontario.

This 100-guest-room resort is recognized as one of Ontario’s premier destinations, uniquely positioned as the province’s only combined lakeside/ski-side resort with direct links to nearby ski clubs. Nestled in the heart of Muskoka, Hidden Valley offers year-round appeal to both leisure and adventure travelers, recognized for its family-friendly, multi-season experience supported by extensive recreational amenities including lakeside beach access, pools, watercraft, and outdoor sports.

TORONTO — , the celebrated culinary event spotlighting women in the food and beverage industry, will make its Ontario debut on Monday, March 9, 2026 at RC Show 2026, taking place at The International Centre in Mississauga. Presented by as part of uo;s Women in Hospitality programming, the evening will feature more than 15 tasting stations led by women chefs, restaurateurs, and their culinary mentees, alongside beverage pairings from women winemakers, brewers, bartenders, and more.

Yes Shef will arrive in Ontario’s Greater Toronto Area following five successful years in British Columbia, where the event has become a standout platform for elevating and advancing women in hospitality. This signature, one-night experience will bring together established culinary leaders and rising talent for an evening of exceptional food, meaningful networking, and community building - all in support of advancing women in Canada’s culinary sector.

“WORTH Association is thrilled to bring Yes Shef to the Greater Toronto Area in 2026. Toronto’s food and beverage scene is among the most dynamic in the country, and women are at the forefront of its growth and innovation,” says Joanna Jagger, Founder & Executive Director of WORTH Association, the organization behind Yes Shef. “We are honoured to partner with Restaurants Canada to advance equity and create meaningful change across the sector.”

At the heart of Yes Shef is mentorship. At the Mississauga debut event, 15 chefs will be paired with emerging women culinary students, creating hands-on opportunities to foster the next generation of talent. All event proceeds support women working in recreation, tourism & hospitality.

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EVENT DETAILS:
RC Show 2026
Location: The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8
Date: Monday, March 9th, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.

TICKETS:
Tickets available now at $220 and can be purchased online at
Registered RC Show attendees can access a preferred rate by adding Yes Shef to their existing show registration.

PARTNERSHIPS:
Opportunities are still available. Explore exclusive access and benefits online at .