The Manitoba Hotel Association has announced its Board of Directors for 2024:

Joel Waterman

MHA Chair

Inn at the Forks

Connor Ward

1st Vice Chair

Altona Hotel

Tom Caramanos

2nd Vice Chair

Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg South

Leo Ledohowski

Director-at-Large

Canad Inns

Alan Gibb

Wescana Inn

The Pas

Gaynor Vivian

Keystone Motor Inn

Brandon

Suzanne Rowley

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Brandon                     

Erica Seales

Barrier Bay Resort

North Whiteshell

Theressa Sexton

Quality Inn & Suites

Winkler                       

Bruce MacKay

Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West

Winnipeg

Dane Surtees

ALT Hotel

Winnipeg

Jacques Lavergne

Delta Hotels by Marriott

Winnipeg

MHA Golf

On June 18th the MHA will once again be holding its annual golf tournament at Bel Acres Golf & Country Club. At this popular event, members have a chance to meet with 144 golfers from teams of hotel owners/operators/staff and allied member suppliers.

A special thanks to Presenting Sponsor, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, for their support of the golf tournament this year!

Allied Members - become a sponsor to be in the tournament.

Deadline to book sponsorship is Monday, May 13th at 4pm CST.

If you are unable to sponsor our tournament but would like to support the MHA by donating prizes, please contact Marie by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Prize donators will be acknowledged during the tournament dinner.

To book your sponsorship or if you have any questions, please contact Jeremy at (204) 228-7443 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Vancouver, B.C. – April 25^th, 2024 – Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, has announced the recipients of its 2023 Coast Hotels Awards during its annual brand conference, held at the Coast Nisku Inn & Conference Centre, Nisku, AB.

Coast Hotels recognizes and celebrates Ambassadors, hotel teams, and leaders who demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence, outstanding guest experience, and business performance each year.

“Our ambassadors and operators truly went above and beyond last year and we are deeply appreciative of their many contributions to our over 50-year legacy of delighting guests with friendly service and refreshing stays,” said Jin Sasaki, President, and CEO, of Coast Hotels. “We are honoring the teams and leaders who truly went above and beyond to bring our brand promise to life and help us in our journey to deliver exceptional experiences.”

The winners of the 2023 Coast Hotels Awards include:

Best Hotel in Cleanliness: Coast Tsawwassen Inn, Delta, BC, Canada

Most Improved Revenue Generation Index: Coast Fort St. John Hotel, Fort St. John, BC, Canada

Highest Net Promoter Score: Coast Tsawwassen Inn, Delta, BC, Canada

Highest Online Reputation Score: Coast Tsawwassen Inn, Delta, BC, Canada

Highest Coast Rewards Member Enrollments: Coast Tsawwassen Inn, Delta, BC, Canada

Coast Rewards Members’ Choice: Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA, Victoria, BC, Canada

Ambassador of the Year: Oleg Petrov, Coast Chilliwack Hotel by APA, Chilliwack, BC, Canada

Leader of the Year: Christopher D. Jones, Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel by APA, Vancouver, BC, Canada

General Manager of the Year: Norm Langlois, Coast Hillcrest Hotel, Revelstoke, BC, Canada

Hotel of the Year: West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel, Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Vancouver, BC (April 24, 2024) –  Botanist Bar, tucked inside Vancouver’s definitive Five-Star Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel, was recognized for the second consecutive year by the global authority for the world’s best cocktail experience, ranking the 24 best bar in North America for the 3^rd annual North America’s 50 Best Bars Awards ceremony on Tuesday evening in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Botanist Bar, led under the guidance of Creative Beverage Director Grant Sceney, is located in the award-winning Botanist Restaurant. Inspired by the principles of botany, Botanist Bar celebrates the Pacific Northwest’s unique biodiversity in its approach; culinary-forward cocktails blend the union of science and nature together to deliver a sophisticated yet whimsical drinking experience.

“To be recognized on this list for a second year in a row speaks volumes about Botanist Bar’s constant pursuit of creativity,” said Grant Sceney, Creative Beverage Director at Fairmont Pacific Rim. “It’s a reflection of all of the people that have been a part of its seven-year journey.”

The 2024 ranking is reflective of the best bar experiences collated by a group of 250 anonymous voters, made up of cocktail experts, educators, authors, journalists, bartenders, and bar owners from across North America. For this vote, the continent is divided into seven regions: Canada East; Canada West; USA Northeast; USA Midwest; USA West; USA South; Mexico and the Caribbean.

Botanist is set to celebrate this esteemed recognition by hosting The Clumsies, ranked No.47 on the World’s 50 Best Bars list in 2023, for a collaborative cocktail experience on May 15 and 16 in Vancouver, their latest in an ongoing series of guest collaborations with world-renowned bars. On Wednesday, May 15, Botanist Executive Chef Hector Laguna will design a six-course Mediterranean-inspired tasting menu, paired with a cocktail menu developed by Sceney and The Clumsies team. Tickets, priced at $245 CAD ++ per person, are now available and can be purchased online.

On May 16, The Clumsies’ Bar Manager, Nick Sourmpatis, and bartender Georgopoulos Lefteris will lead an informative discussion on the current global trends facing the cocktail and spirit industry in the Botanist Garden, followed by a four-course tasting menu with cocktail pairings by both teams at Botanist Bar. Tickets, priced at $168 CAD ++ per person, are now available and can be purchased online

Vancouver, B.C. – April 23^rd, 2024 – Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, today announced a significant leadership transition aimed at propelling its ambitious expansion plans in the United States and driving exponential growth across North America by 2028.

As part of this strategic move, as of May 16^th, 2024, Jin Sasaki, the current President of Coast Hotels Limited, will be relocating to Seattle, WA, to assume the role of President & CEO of Coast Hotels USA, Inc., a newly established subsidiary of Coast Hotels Limited. With his extensive experience and proven track record in the hospitality sector, Sasaki is poised to spearhead Coast Hotels rapid expansion efforts throughout the US Pacific Northwest.

Commenting on this transition, Sasaki expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I am excited to take on this new role and lead Coast Hotels expansion in the dynamic U.S. market. With our commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and simplifying hotel franchising with our consultative and flexible approach, I am confident that we will achieve remarkable success in the years to come."

Simultaneously, Takamasa Machiura, currently holding a key leadership position within APA Hotels, will return to Vancouver, BC, to serve as President & CEO of Coast Hotels Limited. Machiura brings a wealth of expertise and strategic vision to this role, having played an instrumental part in Coast Hotels growth journey thus far.

"This is an exciting time for Coast Hotels as we embark on this strategic transition to accelerate our expansion and strengthen our presence across North America," remarked Machiura. "I am honored to return to Vancouver and lead Coast Hotels Limited as we continue to uphold our commitment to excellence and drive sustainable growth."

The strategic leadership change reflects Coast Hotels unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction and operational excellence. With a clear vision for the future and an experienced and dynamic leadership team in place, Coast Hotels is well-positioned to achieve its ambitious growth goals and solidify its position as a leader in the hospitality industry.