TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2026 /CNW/ -- As Toronto welcomes the world's film community for the 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF), presented by Rogers, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto returns as an official hospitality partner with a curated collection of experiences inspired by the energy and glamour of Festival season. Located in the heart of Yorkville, the city's premier neighbourhood, the flagship hotel will once again serve as a sophisticated hub for filmmakers, industry leaders, tastemakers and Festivalgoers, offering exclusive events, gourmet dining, restorative wellness and a new fashion-forward activation.

"Every September, Toronto becomes one of the world's most exciting and influential cultural stages," says Chelan Goonetilleke, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. "We are proud to be part of that story, and to create experiences that capture the energy of the Festival, while introducing new moments of celebration, connection and discovery for our guests."

TORONTO'S MOST CELEBRATED SOCIALS

The festivities begin on September 8, with the return of the annual Festival pre-opening, Four Seasons TIFF Kick Off event at d|bar. Guests will enjoy a Signature TIFF Cocktail alongside culinary creations from Chef Pierre Boffo as the city officially kicks off the highly anticipated 10-days of film. The evening will also mark the unveiling of this year's photo exhibit in collaboration with TIFF, featuring a curated collection of Festival imagery displayed throughout the Hotel lobby and transforming the space into an immersive celebration of TIFF's rich cinematic legacy.

On September 12, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto will once again host the The Road to the 84th Golden Globes. Now in its third year at the Hotel, the invite-only event will bring together the big screen's most influential voices for an evening of cinematic celebration.

ELEVATED DINING WITH CINEMATIC FLAIR

From September 8 to 20, guests can celebrate TIFF with a collection of culinary experiences and limited-time offerings inspired by the excitement and glamour of Festival season:

Scene-Stealing Sips at d|bar

New signature cocktails crafted with premium spirits will take centre stage at d|bar. The collection's crown jewel, the Final Cut XO Sazerac, is a showstopping tableside experience priced at $1,000. Available after 4 p.m. and offered only once per evening, the experience is available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be purchased in person at d|bar, with no advance reservations.

The cocktail includes chauffeured transportation to the guest's next downtown destination within 2 km in the Hotel's new Rolls-Royce house car, subject to availability. Should the house car be unavailable, alternate black car service can be arranged. Guests can also enjoy the Final Cut XO Sazerac without transportation at any time, delivering a truly memorable TIFF moment.

Café Boulud's Main Event

Café Boulud's signature Five-Course Tasting Menu will receive a celebratory Festival makeover. The enhanced menu by Executive Chef William Kresky will feature a dedicated caviar course and Japanese A5 Wagyu as the main course, bringing an added sense of occasion and indulgence to the dining experience.

Available for $225 per person. For reservations, visit Café Boulud.

Cinema-inspired Treats from Le Café

Inspired by classic movie-night flavours, Le Café will introduce two limited-time creations. The Popcorn Iced Latte offers a Festival pick-me-up, complemented by a Maple-Salted Popcorn Cookie, combining buttery popcorn, Canadian maple and a touch of sea salt. The pairing can be enjoyed on the go between screenings and Festival engagements or savoured in the luxurious Yorkville setting.

A Festival-Worthy Night In

Guests can bring the Festival experience to their room with an elevated movie-night package for two. For $250, the In-Room Dining experience includes Pita and House Dips, Tuna Tacos, and Truffle Fries, accompanied by Tuxedo Popcorn and a chilled bottle of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne.

For an even more memorable experience, an optional enhancement is available including Kristal Caviar with traditional accompaniments and potato blinis.

RESTORATIVE SPA RETREATS

For those seeking relaxation between screenings and celebrations, the Spa at Four Seasons Toronto will introduce two exclusive TIFF-inspired treatments available between September 8 and September 20.

The After-Party Afterglow

This luxury experience features a 90-minute 5-in-1 Deluxe OxyGeneo Super Facial, combining exfoliation, oxygenation, serum infusion, massage and radiofrequency therapy.

Following the treatment, guests can unwind on the Cloud 9 Terrace with their choice of a green juice or Prosecco before taking home a branded Four Seasons Bath Soak and Drowsy Sleep Mask.

Starting at $755 per person. Book your appointment here.

The Red-Carpet Wind-Down

Guests can indulge in an exclusive Yorkville Manicure and Pedicure, featuring a gold-flecked scrub, warm salt stone massage, mineral mud mask and choice of buff, regular or shellac polish.

The experience concludes with a glass of Prosecco on the Cloud 9 Terrace and take-home gifts including a branded Four Seasons Bath Soak and Knesko Travel Kit including a Gold Repair Hand Mask, Foot Mask, Body Serum & Body Cream.

Starting at $595 per person. Book your appointment here.

RED CARPET STYLE, REIMAGINED

Bringing an added touch of glamour to Festival season, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto will provide guests and private residents with exclusive access to a curated collection of rare, hard-to-find luxury handbags courtesy of Zero Collective.

Starting September 8, guests can discover a coveted assortment of designer pieces from some of the world's most prestigious fashion houses, creating a personalized styling experience worthy of any premiere, celebration or red-carpet moment. Whether complementing an evening gown for a gala, accessorizing for an exclusive after-party or making a statement at a film premiere, the bespoke offering brings an added layer of sophistication and convenience to the Festival.
Stay up to date on all Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Film Festival experiences online.

Calgary, AB – Sept 1, 2026 – WebRezPro, a cloud property management system (PMS) for independent lodging operators, today announced a strategic integration with Pulse, an AI-powered guest management and marketing system (GMS) for boutique hotels. The integration gives hoteliers a single source of truth for guest data and the automation to turn that data into direct bookings and lasting guest relationships.
Independent hotels may be competing for the same guests as branded properties, but without the marketing teams and budgets to match. The WebRezPro and Pulse integration closes that gap: real-time PMS data flows straight into Pulse's AI tools, so hoteliers can keep guest profiles clean, automate follow-up communications, and run targeted campaigns on their own.

The integration connects WebRezPro booking and guest data to Pulse Agent, powered by Claude AI, unlocking key capabilities:
• Instant Property Insights: Hoteliers can ask Pulse Agent about occupancy, arrivals, departures, and guest segmentation instead of running manual reports, and get data-driven recommendations to maximize revenue opportunities.
• Automated Guest Journeys: A visual journey builder triggers tailored emails from booking through checkout and beyond, based on real-time WebRezPro reservation data.
• Personalized Ancillary Offers: Guests can bid on room upgrades, shift their check-in or check-out time, and buy amenities right from the web-based Pulse Guest App, adding revenue for the property with no front-desk involvement.
• Targeted Direct Booking Campaigns: Hoteliers can segment guests by booking source or stay history to win back OTA guests and nurture repeat business with revenue-tracked email campaigns.
• A Clean, Unified Guest Database: Pulse automatically finds and merges duplicate guest profiles, giving hotel teams one reliable source of truth.

“Independent hoteliers don't have the marketing departments that major chains do, but with Pulse, they don't need one,” said Jon Sanford, President of WebRezPro. “This integration puts WebRezPro's booking data to work the moment it's created, giving our clients the AI-powered insight and automation to compete for direct bookings and build real guest loyalty.”

None of it works, though, without accurate guest data underneath it.
“Guest data is only as useful as it is clean and current, and that's what this integration solves," said Duane Hepditch, Chief Executive Officer of Pulse. "By pulling reservation data straight from WebRezPro and enriching it with profile contact information and behavioral intent, Pulse gives hoteliers one accurate view of every guest, so the upgrade offer, the follow-up email, or the win-back campaign actually lands at the right moment."

The WebRezPro and Pulse integration is available now. For more information, visit webrezpro.com/pulse.

Vancouver, B.C. – Sept. 1, 2026 – Coast Hotels Limited is marking a decade of growth since its acquisition by APA Hotel Canada Inc., a subsidiary of APA Hotel Co., Ltd. Over the past 10 years, APA's long-term stewardship and continued investment have strengthened the Coast Hotels brand, expanded its presence across Canada and the United States, and reinforced its commitment to delivering dependable hospitality for guests.

To celebrate the milestone and thank guests for being part of the journey, Coast Hotels is launching its "10 Years. 10 Nights. Endless Possibilities." anniversary sweepstakes. Three lucky winners will each receive 10 complimentary room nights at participating Coast Hotels.

"Celebrating this milestone is an opportunity to recognize how far Coast Hotels has come over the past decade and the people who have made that success possible," said Takamasa Machiura, President & CEO, Coast Hotels Limited. "The long-term vision and support of APA's ownership has enabled us to invest in our people, our properties and the guest experience while continuing to grow our presence across North America. This sweepstakes is our way of thanking the guests who have been part of that journey."

Since joining the APA Hotel family in 2016, Coast Hotels has continued to evolve its portfolio while maintaining its reputation for friendly service, quality accommodations, and exceptional value. Strategic investments have supported the company's expansion across key markets in Canada and the United States while strengthening relationships with hotel owners, partners, and guests.

Running Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026, the "10 Years. 10 Nights. Endless Possibilities." anniversary sweepstakes will award three grand prizes of 10 complimentary room nights at participating Coast Hotels. Guests can enter online with no purchase necessary or automatically through an eligible stay. Complete entry details, eligibility requirements, and Official Sweepstakes Rules are available at https://www.coasthotels.com/10-years-10-nights.

ARLINGTON, Va. – 21 August 2026 – Canada’s hotel industry reported sizeable year-over-year performance gains, according to July 2026 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online property marketplaces.

July 2026 (percentage change from 2025):

• Occupancy: 78.9% (+1.6%)
• Average daily rate (ADR): CAD267.44 (+7.2%)
• Revenue per available room (RevPAR): CAD211.01 (+9.0%)

Among the provinces and territories, Quebec reported the highest jump in occupancy (+7.8% to 81.7%) and RevPAR (+17.1% to CAD213.11). The market hosted several events and conferences, including FEQ and Startupfest.

Nova Scotia posted the largest ADR lift (+12.1% to CAD272.46), helped by Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, the Halifax Jazz Festival, and the Pictou Lobster Carnival.

New Brunswick, which hosted the Shediac Lobster Festival, saw the second-highest increases in ADR (+11.2% to CAD200.55) and RevPAR (+13.0% to CAD167.88).

Among the major markets, Montreal registered the largest growth across each of the three key performance metrics: occupancy (+11.8% to 84.5%), ADR (+10.7% to CAD268.71) and RevPAR (+23.7% to CAD227.11). The market hosted various events, including the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Nuits d’Afrique, the International Fireworks Competition, and the Osheaga Music Festival.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.costargroup.com.