
In this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with Greg Hegger, co-founder and COO of Fox Fold. The two discuss the company's mission to provide high-quality tissue products and its dedication to crafting soft, strong and sustainable tissue products that not only meet the needs of their customers, while saving money, but also contribute to a healthier planet.
Aug 15, 2025
41 min

In this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with Guillaume Benezech, senior director of Global Brand Management and Marketing for the Ritz-Carlton and Ritz-Carlton Reserve, about the need for luxury hoteliers to fulfill their brand promise. Benezech discusses the importance of crafting personalized experiences that promote authenticity and exclusivity, creating unforgettable moments, and consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations in order to maintain a strong brand identity while ensuring long-term success in the luxury market.
May 30, 2025
53 min

In this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier, speaks with Tony Elenis, president and CEO of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association, about some of the most important issues his association is dealing with. including labour challenges, wholesale liquor changes in the province, and the uncertainty surrounding the potential impact of tariffs.
Mar 17, 2025
45 min

In this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Andrew Weir, president and CEO of Destination Toronto about the growing importance of tourism, the impact of special concert and sporting events on the visitor economy and the challenges and opportunities that Toronto faces as we head into a new year.
Feb 11, 2025
57 min

This special episode of Checking In, is based on an excerpt between an interview with Madone Pelan, GM of the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, and Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine. In the interview, the award-winning Victoria, B.C.- based hotelier, looks back at her trajectory in the hotel industry, outlines the various successes her hotel has achieved over the past year and talks about the various changes implemented at The Oak Bay Beach Hotel since the pandemic.
Feb 7, 2025
33 min

In this special episode of Checking In, produced in partnership with Marriott International, Rosanna Caira, editor/publisher of Hotelier magazine and Amy Bostock, managing editor, speak to a Roundtable of industry leaders to better understand what kind of year 2024 has been for Canada’s hotel industry and what’s projected ahead for 2025.
Oct 21, 2024
1 hr 46 min

In this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Dr. Altaf Sovani, an award-winning author, educator, entrepreneur and founder of Alzen Consulting. The two discuss the impact of the labour crisis on Canada’s hospitality industry and they dissect innovative solutions for the recruitment and retention of Millennials, who are poised to become 75 per cent of the global workforce by 2025.
Aug 15, 2024
1 hr 1 min

In this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier speaks with Adrienne Foster, VP, Policy and Public Affairs of the Hotel Association of Canada; David McMillan, president of AXIS International, and Steve Renard, president of Renard International Search Consultants about the ongoing labour challenges being faced by hoteliers in Canada’s dynamic hotel industry. The trio of experts assess the current shortages, look at the main factors contributing to the shortages and discuss how hoteliers can remain competitive in this ever-evolving marketplace.
Jul 18, 2024
1 hr 2 min

In this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine, speaks with Ingrid Jarrett, president and CEO of the B.C. Hotel Association about her group’s advocacy work, its collaboration with other industry stakeholders and the changing and evolving landscape of the hotel industry in British Columbia.
May 27, 2024
50 min

In this episode of Checking In, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Hotelier magazine speaks with Andy Loges, Area General Manager, Canada East & Ohio, Hilton, about the Hilton Toronto’s recent renovation, the opening of its new restaurant called Frenchy, as well as challenges and opportunities of operating a hotel in the post-pandemic world.
Apr 19, 2024
41 min
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