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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 V O L U M E 3 9 N U M B E R 1
features
23 You Spin Me Right Round
Hoteliers have many options when it comes to choosing the right
laundry equipment for their hotel.
31 Tale of Tourism
Both the Yukon and Northwest Territories bank on tourism to keep
people coming to stay in hotels.
35 Spring Trade Show Update
A look at the trade shows that you don’t want to miss this spring!
37 Getting Smart About Television
No longer simply in-room entertainment, televisions are at the centre
of hotel technology.
41 The State of Hotel Performance
in Western Canada
Today’s vending solutions are more energy-efficient and simpler-to-operate.
45 Take Your Seat
The best hotel chairs and sofas combine bold design with functionality.
51 Security on the Go
Will mobile revolutionize the guest experience?
53 Dollars & Sense
Finding financial options that work.
57 Three Simple Reasons Why Even Small Hotels
Must Trademark Their Brands
Winnipeg’s Marlborough Hotel celebrates 100 years.
61 WESTERN BUYERS’ GUIDE 2015
on our cover
20 The Delta Transformation
Combining the old with the new.
“ Shaw fixes WiFi
problems before
we even know
about them.”
Spencer Villam, General Manager
International Hotel Suites
Better WiFi means better reviews.
With dedicated in-room guest WiFi speeds up to 15 Mbps and reliable
connectivity in common areas, as, your guests can surf, stream, and
download to their heart’s content. Choose Shaw Business for a newly
enhanced, fully managed WiFi solution. Your guests will thank you for it.
Let us create a custom solution for your hotel. Call us today at
1-855-545-1153 for a WiFi site evaluation.
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