OTTAWA, January 15, 2026 — The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to announce that Mandy Farmer, CEO of Accent Inns Inc., has been appointed Chair of the HAC Board of Directors effective January 8, 2026, and running through HAC’s 2027 Annual General Meeting.

“Mandy is a well-known hotelier and entrepreneur with a reputation for bringing energy, creativity, and collaboration to everything she does. Since joining the HAC Board in 2021, and serving as Vice-Chair since 2024, she has been a strong voice for members and a champion for the industry. I look forward to working with her in her new role as Chair,” said Beth McMahon, President and CEO of HAC.

“I’m so excited, thrilled, and humbled to step into the role of Chair at HAC,” said Mandy Farmer, CEO of Accent Inns Inc. “I’m stoked and fired up to work alongside our members and Board colleagues to support the industry’s growth, strong teams, and vibrant communities across Canada. Let’s go!!”

Mandy succeeds Tony Cohen, President of Crescent Hotels & Resorts (Canada), who moves into the role of Past-Chair. HAC thanks Tony for his steady leadership and commitment during a period of significant change for both HAC and the industry.

As part of this transition, Alnoor Gulamani, CEO of Bayview Group of Companies, steps into the role of Vice-Chair, bringing continuity, perspective, and a strong understanding of both the industry and the association. HAC also extends thanks to Sara Glenn, Founder & Managing Director of Whetstone Partners, who concludes her term after making history as HAC’s first-ever female Chair.

Waskesiu Lake, SK — January 9, 2026. - Globex Management Corp., together with Remai Property Group Inc., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lost Creek Resort in Waskesiu, effective January 1, 2026.

Globex Management Corp. led a group of investors in partnership with Remai Property Group Inc. to acquire the much-loved cottage resort located within Prince Albert National Park. This acquisition ensures the resort willremain Saskatchewan owned and operated.

Located just outside the main townsite and tucked into the forest, Lost Creek Resort is open year-round andoffers a peaceful yet convenient base for exploring Waskesiu. Built in 2001 and thoughtfully expanded over the years, the resort features 20 cottages ranging from one to three bedrooms.

Globex Management Corp. has managed Lost Creek Resort on behalf of the previous owners for the past three years and will continue to do so for the new ownership group, ensuring a consistent, high-quality guest experience.

This acquisition is the owners second major investment in Prince Albert National Park, following the purchase of the Hawood Inn in June 2024. The purchase of Lost Creek Resort reflects their commitment to Waskesiuand their confidence in the community’s potential to grow as a year-round destination.

Steinhausen, Switzerland – January 13, 2026 – is thrilled to announce the independent recognition of its RMS as the “Best Hotel Revenue Management System (RMS)” in the , based on the verified reviews of its global hotel clients and partners. RoomPriceGenie was also recognised as “,” based on its employees’ overwhelmingly positive feedback about their work experiences this year.

RoomPriceGenie’s win for “Best RMS” in this year’s awards affirms that the combination of an intuitive and reliable RMS, coupled with first-class customer support and revenue management expertise, enables hoteliers to achieve their revenue goals. This approach has consistently set RoomPriceGenie apart from the competition; with this year’s win, it validates RoomPriceGenie as an operational imperative for hoteliers who want to maximise their profitability.

“2025 was a significant year for RoomPriceGenie, which kicked off with a $75 million USD in investment from Five Elms Capital,” said Chas Scarantino, CEO of RoomPriceGenie. “This enabled us to increase the pace of development in the solution and infrastructure, while deepening the first-class support that ensures our customers can consistently maximise their profitability. Although RoomPriceGenie has placed in the “Best RMS” category previously, winning first place this year recognises our consistent evolution into the RMS of choice for all hotels, including larger hotels and groups.”

“The HotelTechAwards are widely regarded as the industry’s most credible benchmark because winners are determined entirely by verified hotelier reviews and independent performance data,” said Jordan Hollander, CEO of HotelTechReport.com. “RoomPriceGenie’s recognition as “Best Hotel Revenue Management System” reflects consistent feedback from hotels that value an RMS which is intuitive, reliable, and supported by a team that actively helps them achieve revenue goals. Pairing this with a first-place “Best Place to Work” award underscores a clear link between strong internal culture and the quality of outcomes hotels experience in practice.”

RoomPriceGenie was built on the belief that people are at the heart of hospitality, so technology should empower hoteliers to provide the best hospitality experience. This people-first mindset has shaped RoomPriceGenie’s culture as much as its product strategy.

“Winning first place in the “Best Place to Work” award category this year is very meaningful to us, because a company isn't just about the numbers,” said Ari Andricopoulos, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at RoomPriceGenie. “It’s a wonderful thing to be part of a team that supports each other, takes responsibility, has fun together, works towards the same goal, and is committed to growing together. Our employees’ feedback shows that they are passionate about both the company’s and our clients’ successes, so I am confident this was another important factor that contributed to our win in the Best RMS category.”

Together, RoomPriceGenie’s two first-place wins in the 2026 HotelTechAwards firmly position the company as a trusted long-term partner for hoteliers today, tomorrow and into the future.

To find out more about RoomPriceGenie’s 2026 HotelTechAwards wins, please read the official announcement on 

January 9, 2026 – CALGARY, AB – Following several months of site preparations and a successful regulatory approval process, the Calgary Stampede and Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) are pleased to mark the start of construction on the Autograph Collection Hotel on Stampede Park alongside Truman and Marriott International. This is the first of three planned hotels to get underway in The Culture + Entertainment District.

“Just seven short months after announcing Truman’s investment, we are thrilled to see construction begin on the Autograph Collection Hotel on Stampede Park,” said Kate Thompson, President and CEO of CMLC. “Truman’s $330M investment in this first hotel on Stampede Park and in The Culture + Entertainment District, and the speed with which all parties acted to prepare the site for construction, speak not only to industry confidence in our shared vision for the district but also the significance of the demand for these hotel rooms.”

The 13-storey, 320-key hotel is a full-service, premium lifestyle hotel offering meeting and ballroom spaces, a range of elevated food and beverage offerings, a terrace with pool, jacuzzi and outdoor bar, and indoor swimming pool and fitness club. “Truman is proud to officially break ground on our first hotel project, which also happens to be the first full-service convention-oriented hotel in downtown in a quarter century,” said Tony Trutina, Chief Operating Officer of Truman. “As a family-owned Alberta-based business, we see the potential of The Culture + Entertainment District and are thrilled to collaborate alongside CMLC, the Calgary Stampede and Marriott International to deliver much-needed hotel rooms and a one-of-a-kind hotel experience on Stampede Park. We look forward to sharing more about the hotel’s amenities and unique experiential offerings in the coming years.”

In 2025 alone, the BMO Centre hosted upwards of 327 events, including 47 first-time conferences, with 205 major events booked between now and 2032, all generating significant demand for Calgary’s hotel sector. Meetings and conventions business at the BMO Centre, and across Calgary, will only increase as hotel capacity in the area grows.

“The Marriott Autograph Collection hotel marks an important next step in building on the success of the expanded BMO Centre at Stampede Park, strengthening Calgary as a world-class destination for conventions, meetings and events,” said Joel Cowley, CEO of the Calgary Stampede. “Having a hotel of this calibre just steps away from the BMO Centre will enhance the hospitality we are able to offer delegates and make Calgary more competitive in securing major conventions and events, which will result in greater economic impact being generated for Calgarians and Albertans.”

Ward 8 Councillor Nathaniel Schmidt said, “This groundbreaking significantly advances our shared vision for this district, and for our city’s position on the global meetings and conventions stage. Developments like this are exactly the kind of project our city needs to deliver as we prepare to welcome our two millionth Calgarian.”

The Autograph Collection Hotel on Stampede Park – expected to open in 2028 – and the W Calgary and JW Marriott Calgary located at 15 Ave and Macleod Trail – now in the regulatory approvals process– together will provide more than 700 new hotel rooms within a five-minute walk of the BMO Centre.

“Marriott continues to expand our hospitality options in Canada to meet the diverse needs of guests, owners and developers,” said Tim Reardon, Regional Vice President, Western Canada at Marriott International. “With the expanded BMO Centre opening in 2024, Calgary has become an incredibly fast-growing market for the hotel industry, and we are delighted to work with Truman, the Calgary Stampede and CMLC to bring these three elevated hotel experiences to Calgary.”

Site preparations for the Autograph Collection Hotel, including demolition and utility work, began in July 2025, enabling foundational construction to begin early this year. In the coming months, Calgarians can expect to see increased construction activity on-site, beginning with excavation. Construction is being delivered by Truman. Occasional closures of Flores LaDue Parade will be required to facilitate construction, which will be coordinated closely with all C+E District partners and communicated to visitors through The C+E Access Map.

Learn more about the Autograph Collection Hotel, the W Calgary and the JW Calgary at cedistrict.com/projects/hotel-development