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across the WEST Alberta Realstar Hospitality has Opened its Second Conversion Motel 6 in Canada, located in Innisfail, Alberta The 36-room newly renovated hotel has completely updated its look to boast that of the award-winning contemporary Motel 6 Phoenix design. The hotel features free wireless Internet access, free parking and an expanded cable channel lineup. Extended stay rooms complete with kitchenettes are also available. Guests can enjoy complimentary morning coffee and 24-hour food and beverage vending market place. “After over six months of complete renovations, we are thrilled to be open for business and look forward to welcoming our guests,” said Jin Kim, project manager and general manager, Motel 6 - Innisfail. “We offer modern and comfortable lodging, perfect for a short or long-term hotel stay.” Just off Highway 2, one hour north of Calgary and 20 minutes south of Red Deer, Motel 6 - Innisfail is minutes from local shopping, dining and numerous area attractions including Discovery Wildlife Park, Innisfail Historical Village, Daines Rodeo Ranch and Innisfail Golf Club. Bonnyville AB, Microtel Inn & Suites Celebrates Official Welcome to Community The MasterBUILT Hotels team were joined by Mayor Gene Sobolewski, Town Council and several key staff members of the Town of Bonnyville on Wednesday, December 10th to celebrate the construction of the prototypical, new build, 87-room Microtel Inn & Suites in Bonnyville, AB scheduled to open in the late 2015 bringing the number of open and operating Microtel locations to four in Alberta, two in B.C., three in SK and three in Ontario. Located in the East Gate Development, part of the new $13 million development project that the Town of Bonnyville and local developers have been working on for the past few years, comprising both commercial and residential construction, the hotel will bring the total number of hotel rooms in the destination to just beyond the 900 mark and will feature meeting space, fitness centre, business centre and complimentary hot breakfast. Eric Watson, chief operating officer says of the choice to enter the Bonnyville marketplace, “The timing is right with the economic growth and development that Bonnyville is experiencing. This brand is a great fit for the community and others of similar size and resource base; with its’ a chic modern design, we bring a high quality accommodation and services to the marketplace at a price that makes good value sense for the consumer. We feel confident that the market will respond well to the product offerings. The global brand is proud of its recent recognition for the 12th year as a leader in its market segment for guest satisfaction. The Fairmont Palliser Celebrates 100 Years The Fairmont Palliser celebrated 100 Years by raising money for Ronald McDonald House Southern Alberta. The hotel placed an undecorated Christmas Tree of Hope in the lobby and reached out to the community for support to help decorate it raising funds for this important cause. This campaign, with 100 per cent of the funds raised going directly to help sick kids and their families, coincided with Fairmont’s famous program in its 22nd year of operation, the fifth year at The Fairmont Palliser, by making Room at The Inn for out-of-town families visiting hospitalized relatives in Calgary. Saskatchewan Temple Hotels Inc. Announces the Hotel Saskatchewan’s Upcoming Affilliation with the Autograph Collection After acquiring The Hotel Saskatchewan in April 2014, Temple Hotels Inc. has taken its first step in reconstituting the property’s grandeur as it joins the acclaimed Autograph Collection by Marriott. The Autograph Collection is an extraordinary group of independent luxury hotels worldwide that provide distinctive guest experiences. As part of this exciting new affiliation, The Hotel Saskatchewan will undergo extensive renovations to revitalize guest rooms, public spaces and restaurants commencing in January 2015. Substantial portions of the renovations are to be completed by summer 2015. “Temple Hotels Inc. is honoured to have The Hotel Saskatchewan join the Autograph Collection,” said Arni Thorsteinson, chief executive officer, Temple Hotels Inc. “The uncompromising originality and exceptional hospitality of The Hotel Saskatchewan will be in excellent company amongst the iconic Autograph Collection properties.” Autograph Collection properties are located in dynamic gateway cities and preferred destinations across the world. The personality and individuality of this unique group of properties provides the ultimate experience that reflects the adventurous spirit and originality of the guests that seek them out. Hotel Saskatchewan is located in the heart of downtown Regina overlooking beautiful Victoria Park. The property affords quick access to various restaurants, Casino Regina, the Cornwall Centre and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. Regina International Airport (YQR) is a mere 10-minute drive from the hotel. Esteemed Moose Jaw Hotel & Spa Undergoes Name Change Courtyard Hotel Opens in Saskatoon Courtyard by Marriott Saskatoon Airport is now open for business. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard’s latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience. Located at 333 Aerogreen Crescent, the 140-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Triple One Properties of Calgary, Alberta. Courtyard constantly researches trends and evolves to meet the changing needs of its guests. The latest room design offers hybrid zones for working, sleeping, relaxing and getting ready. Indirect lighting and a neutral, tone-on-tone colour palette makes for a soothing and calm environment. “From day one, Courtyard has prided itself as a brand that listens to business travellers,” said Callette Nielsen, vice-president and global brand manager, Courtyard. “Today’s technology has changed how people travel. Our guests want a room that has purpose and flexibility that enables a seamless transition between relaxing and working. Courtyard is designed to offer them a relaxing and functional space to work the way they want to, when they want to.” British Columbia Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel Awarded “Canada’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel” by the World Ski Awards The Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel has been awarded ‘Canada’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel’ by the World Ski Awards in Kitzbühel. Launched in 2013, the World Ski Awards celebrate excellence in ski tourism. Votes for the award are cast by professionals working within the ski industry including senior executives, travel buyers, tour operators, travel agents, media, and by the general public from 127 countries worldwide. “We are incredibly proud and honoured to have received this prestigious award,” says Tony Medd, general manager of the Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel. “Being recognized by the World Ski Awards demonstrates that the Summit Lodge is able compete on the world stage as a top hotel in a first-class destination.” Moose Jaw’s favourite hotel and spa has undergone a name change. Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa, formerly Temple Gardens Mineral Spa Resort, has been rebranded and will undergo renovations in the coming year. 90 Western Hotelier Magazine Western Hotelier Magazine 91
NEW products Carrier Enterprise Highlights Next Generation E-TAC II at IHMRS 2014 Carrier Enterprise (CE), has introduced its state-of-the-art E-TAC II technology from Gree. The redesigned E-TAC II by Gree and Carrier Enterprise is a win-win solution for hoteliers and their guests. When compared with prior PTAC systems, the E-TAC II is significantly quieter and even more energy efficient than ever before. Hotel guests will enjoy increased comfort from humidity controls, greater ease of use with the wireless thermostat or remote control, and a more restful night, due to the Aero- Quiet fan. Going beyond the benefit of increased guest satisfaction, E-TAC II provides hotels with a front desk management interface for determining room occupancy, instant energy savings and the longest standard warranty in the industry. “Hoteliers were in need of a PTAC solution that surpassed basic heating and cooling functions. For this reason, Gree and Carrier Enterprise set out to develop a system that took the comfort and control of a guest room to a new level with unmatched guest conveniences and operational advantages,” states Douglas Mackemer, director of parts, supplies and equipment for CE. RinSave® Water Saving Feature Now Standard on Multiple Product Lines In 2009, Pellerin Milnor Corporation introduced Rin- Save water saver on the V- Series washer-extractors. This innovation eliminates excessive rinse and intermediate extract steps, saving up to 10 minutes per cycle. Now, RinSave water saver is standard on T-Series, MWF-Series, X-Series, and 48040 large open-pocket washer-extractors. RinSave water saver conserves water use without compromising superior wash quality. For more information on how much RinSave can save your laundry, visit www.milnor.com/save Milnor V-Series with MilTouch Control Milnor’s V-Series rigidmount washer-extractor line (40-160 lb. capacities) has many valuable features including: highly programmable Mil- Touch touchscreen control, a door design with easy-to-use handle, continuously welded H-frame for maximum durability, and 300 G high speed extract on certain models. For more information on MilTouch control or Milnor’s V-Series washer-extractors, please call 504-712-7656 or email milnorinfo@milnor.com. Advertisers Index AJM Solutions Group Inc........................... 52 Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc............... 40 Alliance Laundry Systems ...........................7 Araam Sleep Products ...............................60 Brandissima Inc .............................................67 Buhler Furniture ............................................65 CafÈ Classics ...................................................77 Choice Hotels Canada .............................11, 13 ClearWater Tech .............................................71 Coinamatic Commercial Laundry Inc. ..28 Coldstream Commercial Sales ...................3 Colliers International .................................. 75 Delta Hotels & Resorts................................ 54 DirectCash Payments Inc ..........................55 Executive Hotel Management College ...8 Fairmont Designs .........................................69 Five Star Hotel Systems ...........................IBC Global Total Office ........................................44 Grand & Toy .....................................................75 Haddon Holdings Ltd ........................22, OBC InnQuest Canada ...........................................71 Intello Technologies Inc .............................89 Jani King Canada................................... 43, 79 Mercedes ..........................................................73 Milnor Laundry Systems............................ 25 Monte Carlo Inn ..............................................91 Newell Rubbermaid........................................ 9 Newtech - Vaportek Canada .....................76 Northwind......................................................... 16 Oasis Leisure Centre ............................39, 93 Online Revealed Canada ............................30 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Inc ..........................58 Procter & Gamble Inc ..................................27 Protect A Bed .................................................59 Realstar Hospitality...................................... 17 Restwell Sleep Products ............................83 Samsung ..........................................................36 Sask Hotel & Hospitality Assoc............... 56 Serta Mattress Co .........................................79 Shaw Cablesystems GP .................................5 Smart Hotel Software .................................34 Stalwart Appliances by Design ................26 Superior Quilting Ltd ..................................89 Swisssol Inc ....................................................50 ChesherLaunches NABOO Chesher has announced the launch of NABOO by Lainox, an Ali Group company in Treviso IT. Chris Koehler stated, “NABOO is not just another combination oven. NABOO is the new device for cooking and represents a significant breakthrough using tablet style technology and linking an exceptional cooking platform to the Lainox cloud. NABOO offers our clients a rich and constantly evolving resource library filled with complete recipes including the history and origins of the dish, the ingredients required to make it, step by step instructions how to prepare the dish and of course the ability to click one button to download the recipe right to your NABOO. The process is simple, unique and even offers a collaborative approach to the chef community for their recipe submissions. NABOO provides our customers with the Interactive Cooking System which not only provides transparency about the recipe but leaves the architecture completely open for a chef to modify and customize to achieve their personal culinary style. As such, NABOO is the chef’s device for cooking.” Miles Chesher went on to say, “The Wi-Fi technology allows Chesher and its service partners to do remote diagnostics on a unit and thereby significantly improve the first time fix rate should there ever be the need for a service call.” TAG Products International ......................86 Total Communication Services Inc ........85 Travelodge Canada ......................................33 True North Hospitality................................ 47 University of Guelph ....................................43 Vacuum Depot ...............................................63 Viral in Nature ..........................................18, 19 Vital Life ...........................................................63 Westbrook Manufacturing Ltd .................29 Western Financial Group Insurance Solutions ......................................................14 Westport Manufacturing Co. Ltd ..............15 Whiteshell Chairs ..........................................49 ZLK Distributors ...........................................IFC 92 Western Hotelier Magazine Electrolux Professional Launches Mypro Designed for Small Businesses Slow programs and inadequate laundry results are everyday obstacles when domestic machines are unable to meet business needs. On the other hand, not all businesses have a need for highly advanced professional solutions. With its new myPRO washer and dryer Electrolux Professional launches an u n p re ce d e n te d product generation that will serve small enterprises in particular. In other words: the gap between domestic and professional solutions is finally closed. Esther Staskiewicz, vice-president of global marketing, Electrolux Professional is looking forward to ease the daily working routine of small and medium entrepreneurs. “myPRO provides a sustainable and reliable investment with higher durability, greater flexibility and best-in-class quality results on a sensible budget.” “There are a number of good reasons for SMEs to choose myPRO” adds Francesco Maso, head of category laundry, Electrolux Professional. “myPRO has a professional heart because during the product development we have deeply focused on long life, speed and quality and a green soul as it significantly saves water, energy and money.” The advantages in comparison to conventional domestic machines are outstanding: - three times longer lifetime due to more durable construction with professional components - Up to 50 per cent faster with professional programs - Great results every time thanks to the unique Electrolux SpeedCare drum - Warranty for professional use Tough stains on tablecloths, high outsourcing costs, getting bed linen washed, dried and replaced in time — all of these are everyday issues for small hotels, bed and breakfasts and restaurants when domestic washers and dryers often can’t meet the demand and standard required. myPRO frees up more time to spend on what’s at the heart of hospitality and increase the holiday experience for satisfied and trusting guests. Newtech Introduces Vaportek’s Restorator DUO! “myPRO provides a sustainable and reliable investment with higher durability, greater flexibility and best-in-class quality results on a sensible budget.” Deodorize any unwanted odours with the Vaportek Restorator DUO. This NEW portable unit has an 18 hour battery, (or use it while it recharges) and is great for spaces where power supply is hard to reach. The new unit works with standard Classic Neutral, Smoke Odour Solution (S.O.S.) and other Vaportek cartridges. Contact diane@vaportek.ca for info. Western Hotelier Magazine 93
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