A 194-room Calgary airport conference property is repositioning under Choice Hotels' upscale soft brand — a bet that independent character plus big-brand distribution wins in the airport corridor.
The 'stay in Canada' tailwind that filled Alberta properties for two seasons is normalizing — Canadians returned to the U.S. in greater numbers for a fourth straight month in July.
July's arrival numbers confirm the inbound story Alberta operators have been riding all year: American and overseas visitors keep coming in greater numbers, and the case for courting them directly has never been stronger.
Edmonton's August calendar stacked the Alberta Indigenous Games, Folk Fest, Heritage Festival, an AC/DC stadium show and Fringe into a few weeks. It is a reminder that event-driven demand is now a year-round asset…
After a five-month gap that had Avalanche Canada warning of possible service cuts in Alberta, the province says its funding will continue. Backcountry, ski and guiding operators can plan winter programming with public safety…
With Banff's fire ban still in effect and fire danger rated extreme, mountain operators face late-summer guest questions about smoke and safety — proactive communication protects bookings.
A firmer Canadian dollar quietly trims the price advantage that has helped pull U.S. travellers north — worth watching for anyone pricing fall and winter packages in USD-driven markets.
July's international arrivals data shows U.S. and overseas demand rising into Alberta's peak season while Canadians remain slow to return to U.S. travel — a window for operators to lock in shoulder-season direct bookings.
B.C.'s Columbia Valley is losing August bookings to wildfire headlines even though the community faces no fire threat. It's a live demonstration of perception risk every Rockies-corridor operator shares — and of why owning…
The Banff Jasper Collection owner posted record Q2 revenue of US$133.5M, up 14%, and lifted its full-year outlook — while flagging that Canadian lodging booking pace is decelerating against tough 2025 comparisons. A benchmark,…