NORTH BAY, November 8, 2009 – Canada’s largest hotel management company has signed on to help Takwanaw Corporation (formerly WISE) World Indigenous Society of Elders, recognizing both status and non status First Nations, Inuit and Métis save on group travel accommodation expenses while raising money at the same time. (http://www.innvestreithotels.com/en/home/grouptravel/default.aspx)
Takwanaw Corporation today announced a new partnership agreement with Westmont Hospitality Group (WHG). Westmont operates over 150 hotels in Canada, including Best Western, Comfort Inn, Delta, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Quality, Radisson and Travelodge. (
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“We’re really excited to be working with these outstanding hotel properties and to be able to extend the benefits of our partnership with both group travel needs to individuals partners right across the country,” says Bradly McDonald,, Chief Executive Officer and Ambassador of Goodwill, Takwanaw Corporation. “This will translate in to savings of thousands of dollars for all indigenous people, as well as significant fundraising.”
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http://www.innvestreithotels.com/en/home/grouptravel/default.aspx)
As part of their partnership, WHG’s hotels in Canada will extend the hotel’s discounted, competitive “group rate” to all group travel affiliated with Takwanaw Corporation. The rates will vary based on the property and time of year. (
http://www.innvestreithotels.com/en/home/grouptravel/default.aspx)
In addition, every time a group stays at a Westmont Hospitality Group hotel, a percentage of the room rate will go back to Takwanaw Corporation, contributing to programs and projects, campaign fundraising for 2010.
“We are always looking to form strategic partnerships with leaders in helping others we recognize Takwanaw Corporation as an important organization within the North America Indigenous community,” says Angela Johnston, Regional Director of Sales, Westmont Hospitality Group – North Bay and Northern Ontario. “The partnership gives our hotel company the opportunity to give back to programs and projects at the same time be identified as a community leader.”
About Westmont Hospitality Group
Westmont Hospitality Group is Canada’s largest hotel manager, operating over 150 hotels across Canada. In partnership with InnVest REIT, Westmont Hospitality Group operates a selection of full service and limited service hotels including Best Western, Comfort Inn, Delta, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Quality, Radisson and Travelodge. Its wide variety of brands and large network of hotels makes Westmont Hospitality Group the most versatile hotel company in Canada – perfect for team accommodation needs. For more hotel information visit:
www.InnVestREIThotels.comAngela Johnston
Regional Director of Sales
Westmont Hospitality Group
North Bay and Northern Ontario
705-474-5805 ext 712 cell 705.845.6457
Email:
angela.johnston[at]whg.comwww.innvestreithotels.com Bradly MacDonald,
National Ambassador of Goodwill, CEO
Takwanaw Corporation
705-724-2125
wamblee[at]yahoo.com
