Victoria, BC – Huntingdon Hotel & Suites is proud to announce the completion of the extensive restoration of Belleville House, a beautifully preserved heritage inn located at 327 Belleville Street in the heart of Victoria's Inner Harbour.

Following nearly ten months of careful restoration, Belleville House is now welcoming guests, adding eight distinctive boutique guest rooms to Victoria's downtown accommodation offering while preserving one of the city's historic residential landmarks.

Originally built in 1877 as the private residence of Alexander Blair Gray, Belleville House has stood as a quiet witness to nearly 150 years of Victoria's history. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1841, Gray immigrated to British Columbia during the Cariboo Gold Rush before establishing himself as a successful merchant and later serving as Justice of the Peace in the growing colonial capital. His grand residence quickly became one of Victoria's most admired homes, reflecting the optimism and prosperity of the era.

Today, that same spirit has been carefully preserved.

Throughout the restoration, the project focused on maintaining the property's historic character while thoughtfully modernizing the guest experience. Original architectural features were restored wherever possible, the historic gardens revitalized, and the home's timeless elegance carefully preserved for future generations.

One of the most exciting discoveries during construction came when the team uncovered the home's original stained-glass dome, hidden for decades. The feature has now been fully restored and once again serves as one of Belleville House's most distinctive architectural centrepieces.

"Our vision from the beginning was never simply to renovate a building" said Erin Cassels, the property’s General Manager, “it was to respectfully restore an important piece of Victoria's history. Every decision was made with the goal of preserving the craftsmanship, charm and heritage that make this property so special while creating a memorable boutique experience for today's travelers."

The restoration also extended beyond the building itself, with careful attention given to the property's mature landscaping, historic gardens and exterior character, ensuring Belleville House continues to complement the surrounding heritage streetscape of Victoria's Inner Harbour.

"As stewards of several heritage properties, we recognize the responsibility that comes with preserving these buildings for future generations," added Cassels. "Projects like Belleville House help celebrate Victoria's rich architectural history while supporting our city's growing tourism economy and providing visitors with a truly unique place to stay."

The restoration was completed in partnership with several outstanding local trades whose craftsmanship helped bring the historic property back to life, including Western Design Build, whose expertise guided the restoration throughout the project, and Capital Heights Painting, whose meticulous exterior restoration preserved the home's historic beauty and architectural character. “Working on Belleville House in our design+build capacity has been a rare privilege because every aspect holds a piece of the building's story. Discovering hidden heritage details from 1877, like the gold-leaf dome, original deeply detailed architectural trim, and wood-burnings fireplaces, has been incredibly rewarding. The challenge has been just as significant: carefully weaving 150 years of history together with today’s building standards, technology and the needs of a modern hotel. Heritage projects ask us to become both detective and problem solver, balancing preservation with performance. That's the work we love. When a historic building begins to reveal its original character while being thoughtfully prepared for another century of use, you know you've done a true service to the heritage fabric of the city, by carrying the stories forward." , said Ann Squire-Ferguson, owner of Western Design Build.

Belleville House is now accepting reservations and joins Huntingdon Hotel & Suites and Pendray Inn & Tea House as part of the Huntingdon Hotel hospitality collection, offering guests an intimate heritage stay just steps from Victoria's Inner Harbour, the Legislature, museums, restaurants and waterfront attractions.

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).

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.costargroup.com.

PHOENIX, Arizona (June 22, 2026) – BWH Hotels, a leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, today announced the appointment of Torin Beeler as Managing Director, Worldwide Sales – Corporate Travel. Beeler will report to Chad Fletcher, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, and lead the global corporate travel sales strategy for BWH Hotels.

"Corporate travel remains a significant opportunity for BWH Hotels, and Torin brings the experience and industry expertise needed to help us accelerate our growth in this segment," said Chad Fletcher, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, BWH Hotels. "His success leading global sales organizations, building strategic customer relationships, and delivering strong commercial performance throughout his career makes him exceptionally well-positioned to lead our Corporate Travel business."

In his role, Beeler will oversee global Corporate Travel sales initiatives focused on revenue growth, strategic partnerships and business development. He will collaborate with commercial and cross-functional teams to advance sales performance and create value for hotel partners and clients worldwide.

With extensive hospitality industry experience, Beeler brings a strong background in global sales leadership and business development. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles across the hospitality sector, helping organizations strengthen customer relationships, expand business opportunities and drive commercial growth.

“I am honored to join BWH Hotels at such an exciting time for the company," said Beeler. "With a diverse portfolio, a strong global presence and continued momentum across its brands, BWH Hotels is well-positioned for growth. I look forward to working with the Worldwide Sales team and our hotel partners to strengthen corporate travel relationships, create new opportunities and deliver value across the portfolio.”

Richmond, B.C. (June 16, 2026) — As temperatures begin to climb across B.C., WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to prepare now for risks associated with summer weather before conditions become hazardous.

“Heat, UV exposure and wildfire smoke pose health risks for workers, and conditions can change quickly,” said Todd McDonald, head of Prevention Services at WorkSafeBC. “Don’t wait for a heat wave or smoky skies to start planning for these hazards. Employers should have a plan in place now and must engage workers and joint health and safety committees in the planning process.”

As part of its prevention work this summer, WorkSafeBC officers will check that employers have assessed these risks and implemented appropriate controls.

Plan ahead for heat exposure

The risk of heat stress is higher in certain occupations and sectors, both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor workers in industries such as construction, agriculture, transportation, and public works are at higher risk. Heat stress can also affect those working in indoor environments such as kitchens, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities, particularly those without air conditioning.

Heat stress can lead to serious health effects. Risk increases with factors such as high humidity, radiant heat from equipment, limited air movement, physically demanding work, protective clothing, and individual factors such as hydration, fitness level, or certain medications.

Employers should assess heat stress risks based on workplace conditions, job demands, and any factors that may increase a worker's susceptibility to heat-related illness.

Once risks are identified, employers should:

• Monitor workplace conditions and reassess regularly.
• Provide cool drinking water and regular rest breaks.
• Set up shaded or cooled recovery areas.
• Schedule strenuous work during cooler parts of the day.
• Improve ventilation and cooling in indoor work areas.
• Rotate workers between hotter and cooler environments.
• Train workers to recognize the early signs of heat stress in themselves and others and how to seek first aid. Symptoms can include excessive sweating, muscle cramps, nausea, weakness, dizziness, agitation, or confusion.
• Encourage workers to report symptoms early and speak up if conditions become unsafe.

Protect workers from wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke can affect air quality across the province. Employers should treat smoke exposure as a workplace hazard and be ready to respond as conditions worsen.

Employers should:

• Monitor air quality and weather forecasts.
• Adjust work schedules, pace, or location when smoke levels rise.
• Reduce strenuous outdoor work when possible.
• Ensure ventilation systems are working properly and replace filters as needed.
• Ensure any respirators used are approved for the hazard and properly fit-tested.

Protect workers from UV exposure

During the summer months, outdoor workers also face risks associated with UV exposure. Prolonged sun exposure can cause skin damage — making outdoor workers 3.5 times more likely to develop skin cancer than indoor workers.
Risk can be reduced by monitoring the UV index, using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and seeking shade when possible.

Resources:
WorkSafeBC resources help employers and workers prepare for summer conditions:

• New: Heat stress warning poster
• Heat stress
• Heat stress screening tool
• Methods for measuring heat strain or stress
• Wildfire smoke: Frequently asked questions
• Sun and UV radiation