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 

On behalf of Ali Akman, President of SAMM Holdings, CFO Capital has announced the acquisition financing for Hidden Valley Resort, an Ascend Collection property, located in Huntsville, Ontario.

This 100-guest-room resort is recognized as one of Ontario’s premier destinations, uniquely positioned as the province’s only combined lakeside/ski-side resort with direct links to nearby ski clubs. Nestled in the heart of Muskoka, Hidden Valley offers year-round appeal to both leisure and adventure travelers, recognized for its family-friendly, multi-season experience supported by extensive recreational amenities including lakeside beach access, pools, watercraft, and outdoor sports.

TORONTO — , the celebrated culinary event spotlighting women in the food and beverage industry, will make its Ontario debut on Monday, March 9, 2026 at RC Show 2026, taking place at The International Centre in Mississauga. Presented by as part of uo;s Women in Hospitality programming, the evening will feature more than 15 tasting stations led by women chefs, restaurateurs, and their culinary mentees, alongside beverage pairings from women winemakers, brewers, bartenders, and more.

Yes Shef will arrive in Ontario’s Greater Toronto Area following five successful years in British Columbia, where the event has become a standout platform for elevating and advancing women in hospitality. This signature, one-night experience will bring together established culinary leaders and rising talent for an evening of exceptional food, meaningful networking, and community building - all in support of advancing women in Canada’s culinary sector.

“WORTH Association is thrilled to bring Yes Shef to the Greater Toronto Area in 2026. Toronto’s food and beverage scene is among the most dynamic in the country, and women are at the forefront of its growth and innovation,” says Joanna Jagger, Founder & Executive Director of WORTH Association, the organization behind Yes Shef. “We are honoured to partner with Restaurants Canada to advance equity and create meaningful change across the sector.”

At the heart of Yes Shef is mentorship. At the Mississauga debut event, 15 chefs will be paired with emerging women culinary students, creating hands-on opportunities to foster the next generation of talent. All event proceeds support women working in recreation, tourism & hospitality.

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EVENT DETAILS:
RC Show 2026
Location: The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8
Date: Monday, March 9th, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.

TICKETS:
Tickets available now at $220 and can be purchased online at
Registered RC Show attendees can access a preferred rate by adding Yes Shef to their existing show registration.

PARTNERSHIPS:
Opportunities are still available. Explore exclusive access and benefits online at .

According to an October 2025 Article by on Canada’s most diverse food cities and provinces, Vancouver leads the list, with the highest diversity share and per-capita access to international restaurants. The article examined Canada’s 30 most populous cities, focusing on how many restaurants serve international food, and how easy that food is to access.

• No.1 City: Vancouver leads the top 10, offering an impressive array of global cuisines which reflect the unique migratory history of the region.
• The article explores TripAdvisor data, focusing on 47 distinct international and regional cuisines.
• Some large cities, like Toronto and Calgary, rank lower than expected due to their vast total restaurant counts diluting diversity percentages.

To determine the diversity of these cities, the research evaluated restaurant listings on Tripadvisor. The total number of restaurants is compared to 47 distinct international and regional cuisines, calculating each city’s Diverse Share (percentage of total restaurants offering international cuisines) and Diverse Restaurants per 1,000 residents. Scaling and combining these factors produced the final diversity scores.

1. Vancouver

Number of Restaurants: 2,446

Diverse Restaurants: 1,161

Diverse Share: 47.47%

Final Score: 100/100

Vancouver, showing one of Canada’s highest restaurant densities per capita, offers an impressive array of global cuisines within its relatively small city boundaries. This makes the wide variety of international dining options readily accessible by foot or public transit. Living costs may also play a role. Higher incomes and areas catering to tourists may drive a broader range of global dining options.

2. Vaughan

Vaughan makes a surprising second-place appearance, showing that smaller cities can rival major metros in global dining variety. It is a smaller city, but Vaughan is celebrated for its multicultural population. More than 217 ethnic or cultural groups are represented in the city, and its food scene represents this diversity well, with 339 diverse restaurants.

3. Montreal

Montreal’s high food diversity score reflects both its layered immigrant history and its unique cultural positioning as a French-speaking city in North America. Long-established communities from Haiti, Lebanon, Vietnam, and North Africa are among those that have shaped the city’s culinary landscape over decades. As a result, Montreal scores high in both raw diversity (over 2K unique restaurants) and per-capita restaurant accessibility, with 36.1% diverse share.

4. Richmond Hill

Chinese dim sum, Persian kebabs, South Asian curries, and Mediterranean mezze make Richmond Hill a culinary destination in the Greater Toronto Area (which itself is one of the most multicultural cities in the world). Richmond Hill proves that some of Canada’s most diverse culinary hubs are in suburban communities, with 178 diverse restaurants, making up 40.2% of all local food scene.

5. Markham

Known for its large Chinese and South Asian communities, Markham’s food scene is rich in authentic, specialized offerings, from hand-pulled noodles to regional Indian thalis. Similar to Richmond, Markham is a suburban community that offers a diverse culinary scene.

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