Homewood Suites Plans Nine Hotels In Canada

Homewood Suites by Hilton, a leading U.S. based brand of upscale all-suite, residential-style hotels introduced in 1989, is bringing more of the comforts of extended-stay lodging to Canada. Two properties currently are open, Homewood Suites by Hilton Mont-Tremblant and Homewood Suites by Hilton Toronto-Mississauga, and nine development projects are underway as part of the brand's international expansion plans, which also include Mexico. Homewood Suites by Hilton has a portfolio of more than 160 hotels and an additional 95 hotels under development in North America, with ten percent of the new approvals in international markets.

The brand hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Toronto-Mississauga property to celebrate the blockbuster growth in Canada. Jim Holthouser, senior vice president of brand management for Homewood Suites by Hilton, attended the event, as well as the Homewood Suites by Toronto-Mississauga hotel owner, Al Gulamani.

'The extended-stay concept is still relatively new in Canada, and we are excited about making the lodging market there that much cozier. The home-like hospitality that our brand extends is appealing to consumers seeking this type of hotel offering, while developers recognize the profit potential of this hospitality market, where demand still far outstrips supply,' said Holthouser. 'The brand's outstanding performance has positioned us for rapid expansion in Canada and elsewhere, and we look forward to celebrating many more international milestones.'

The 108-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton Toronto-Mississauga, which opened in June, marks the second international Homewood Suites by Hilton property, and the brand's introduction into a major Canadian metropolitan area. Conveniently located on the northeast corner of Highway 10 and Highway 401 in Mississauga, the property is located on Annagem and Edwards Boulevard, near the growing roster of companies joining the 170-acre Gateway Business Park. The hotel is also within five miles of Toronto's Pearson International Airport and in close proximity to the 400 series of highways.