Harrison Hot Springs, BC – February 18, 2025 - True Key Hotels & Resorts (True Key), a leader in exceptional hospitality experiences, is delighted to announce the completion of a transformative renovation project at Harrison Beach Hotel. This milestone marks the culmination of an extensive two-year redesign project, setting a new standard for lakeside retreats in Harrison Hot Springs.

Drawing inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes, lush forests, tranquil waters, and nearby hot springs, the redesign of the hotel was led by SMB Interior Design and the transformation was brought to life by Lacey Construction, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The new coastal-inspired look features soft, calming tones and carefully curated furnishings, creating a serene retreat for guests of the hotel.

“We are overjoyed to unveil the fully renovated Harrison Beach Hotel,” said Laura-Lee Lofgren, General Manager. “This project represents our unwavering dedication to providing our guests with an elevated, memorable experience. The redesigned suites are more than just a place to stay—they’re an invitation to relax, recharge, and connect with the unparalleled beauty of Harrison Hot Springs.”

Beyond its refreshed suites, Harrison Beach Hotel offers a variety of amenities designed to enhance every guest’s stay. From the heated indoor pool and outdoor hot tub to the on-site fitness center, the property provides everything needed for a relaxing getaway. Its prime location directly across from Harrison Lake allows guests to enjoy easy access to the beach, hiking trails, water activities, and the vibrant local culture.

Celebrate with the Harrison Beach Hotel Exclusive Renovation Package

To mark this exciting milestone, Harrison Beach Hotel is offering a Renovation Celebration Package for guests looking to experience the newly refreshed suites. To learn more, please visit www.harrisonbeachhotel.com/specials

Toronto, February 6, 2025 – Foodservice sales are forecast to grow by 3.7% in the first quarter of 2025, thanks to a significant boost from the GST and HST holiday, but restaurants are still facing economic headwinds after a weak third quarter, according to Restaurants Canada’s latest Quarterly Report.

Quarterly Report at a glance:
• Restaurant, caterer and bar sales are forecast to surpass $100B in 2025, representing a 3.9% nominal increase over 2024. Adjusted for menu inflation, real sales are forecast to grow by 0.8% compared to relatively flat real sales in 2024.
• Caterers are expected to see the strongest growth in 2025 at 4.3%, followed by quick-service restaurants (4.0%), full-service restaurants (3.8%) and drinking places (1.5%).
• More than a third of Canadians (36%) are going out to eat less frequently. Gen X report the largest reduction in visits to full-service restaurants (41%), while Gen Z are most likely to cut back on quick-service restaurants (42%).
• Menu inflation continued to moderate in the last half of 2024, with November menu prices being 3.4% higher compared to November 2023.
• Restaurants Canada estimates foodservice sales could be $1.5B higher over the GST/HST holiday period than they would have been if there was no tax holiday.
• This issue of the Quarterly also starts to examine how significant changes to immigration and tariff threats will affect the restaurant industry and the economy, how foodservice businesses are responding to a rise in crime, and strategies consumers are employing to make dining out more affordable.
Quotes from Kelly Higginson, President and CEO at Restaurants Canada:
“2024 was a very difficult year for the restaurant industry, and our forecasting tells us that we are not out of the woods yet. Restaurants face significant threats, including drastic cuts to immigration amid a very tight labour market in much of the country outside of urban centres, a tariff dispute with the U.S. and continued low consumer confidence.”

“We are calling on governments to permanently remove sales taxes from restaurant meals. Early data about the GST and HST holiday give us some hope for a stronger start in 2025. Restaurants are the fourth largest employer in the country with nearly 1.2 million workers, they support local economies and initiatives in every community across Canada, and they improve the day-to-day quality of life of Canadians. Restoring food tax fairness is a win for all.”

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.

ARLINGTON, Va. – 10 February 2025 – Among markets outside of the U.S, Shanghai, London and Dubai are projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2025, according to CoStar’s pipeline data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

 Europe

• In construction: 171,294 rooms (0.0%)
• Final Planning: 86,438 rooms (-22.3%)
• Planning: 163,184 rooms (-8.6%)

Europe shows 106,729 projected room openings in 2025, including those already opened this year. Three major markets in the region are projected to open more than 3,000 rooms for the year: London (5,632), Istanbul (3,920) and Dublin (3,197).

Asia Pacific

• In construction: 511,666 rooms (+4.9%)
• Final Planning: 47,241 rooms (-57.6%)
• Planning: 396,598 rooms (+36.4%)

The region is at 228,468 projected rooms openings for this year with Shanghai (7,953), Chengdu (4,821), Shenzhen (3,946), Kuala Lumpur (3,841), Suzhou (3,403) and Bangkok (3,199) among leaders at the market level.

Middle East & Africa

• In construction: 104,572 rooms (-6.7%)
• Final Planning: 28,875 rooms (-21.8%)
• Planning: 94,056 rooms (+17.1%)

Mostly focused in the Middle East, the region is at 50,683 projected room openings for 2025, with notable counts in Dubai (5,344), Makkah (4,749), Qatar (3,936), Riyadh (3,485) and Jeddah (3,156).

Americas

• In construction: 204,217 rooms (+1.8%)
• Final Planning: 301,645 rooms (+4.3%)
• Planning: 407,254 rooms (+10.1%)

The region is projected for 138,909 room openings in 2025. Excluding the U.S., which is led in projected openings by New York City and Nashville, leaders include the Dominican Republic (3,543) and Toronto (1,460).

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