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Notable Project: Comfort Inn Dorval Aeroport

There’s a tremendous amount of strategic planning for each hotelier to be competitive, and now we have the complete package (service and product) to offer our guests the perfect stay,” says Luis Riomayor, General Manager at the Comfort Inn Dorval Aeroport. “The hotel has undergone a complete renovation and we are very proud of our new look. The innovative design will enhance both the leisure and business traveller’s experience.

Notable Project: TownePlace Suites Windsor

Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the area. The new TownePlace Suites Windsor located at 250 Dougall Avenue continues to exemplify the brand’s rapid growth. The new hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Sunray Group of Hotels, based in Toronto.

Choice Hotels Canada congratulates Comfort Inn for its continuous efforts to provide a value-packed guest experience. Renovations, new amenities and constant improvements are what keep guests returning again and again,” Brian Leon, Managing Director, Choice Hotels Canada. “We’re proud to have hotels like Comfort Inn in Pointe-Claire in the Choice Hotels Canada family.

This year, the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is celebrating its 40th year and the 25th anniversary of its annual awards. Fittingly, the theme for the annual gala, where ten Indo-Canadians will be honoured for their achievements and contribution to the Canadian society, is Aiming Higher. The Annual Gala and Awards Night is a marquee event where we promote trade and commerce between India and Canada and recognize the achievements of Indo-Canadians from all across Canada by way of an award presentation.

Owned and operated by Sunray Group of Hotels of Toronto, Ontario, after a multi-million dollar renovation the Comfort Inn features 97 non-smoking guestrooms with a new look and feel. Included in our services: Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Free Coffee & Tea (24 Hours), Complimentary Airport Transportation, Complimentary Upgraded High-Speed Wireless Internet, Local Calls and Newspapers, Complimentary Parking. Our accommodations include refrigerators and microwaves in every room, ergonomically designed desk chairs and AC, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and a coffeemaker.

Sunray Group has started the Sunray Foundation in recognition of the need to lend a hand to employees in the hospitality industry who may have suffered hardships along the way. The slogan is “A Ray of Hope for Those Less Fortunate”. The foundation has pledged to raise $1,000,000.00 to support those in need. Ray is also a co-founder and executive board member of Positive and Progressive Educational Support Canada, a charitable organization set up in early 2017 to provide funding for young girls’ education in rural communities in India.

Sunray Group is known for going that extra mile. Whether it’s surpassing brand standards at its conversion properties, developing new technology for its hotels, or launching charitable initiatives to help those in need, president Ray Gupta and his team are never happy with “good enough.” Founded in 2006, Oshawa-based Sunray Group is a family-owned, multifaceted corporation specializing in hospitality and development. The company, which currently owns and operates 30 hotels and employs 1,500 staff members across Ontario and Quebec, has established successful partnerships with popular hotel brands such as Marriott, Starwood, Carlson, Best Western and Choice Hotels.

Leamington, ON – The Sunray Group recently celebrated the grand opening of the Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel & Conference Centre. Guests enjoyed great food, wine, signature cocktails, live entertainment, candy station, tours and gifts! This hotel has been a prominent member of the area’s hotel industry, previously known as the Pelee Motor Inn. A $4.5 million transformation was completed a few months ago when it was re-branded as the Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel and Conference Centre. On the exterior, the façade of the building was raised 3.5 feet, stucco, stone and paint were fully refreshed, new lighting and landscaping were installed and the parking lot asphalt was redone and sealed. 100,000 sq. ft. of drywall was used to enclose what were exterior access rooms on the north side of the building. An electric car charging station was installed.

In 1999, U.K.-based hotel company firm Palm Holdings landed in Canada with a plan to convert a tired property on Toronto’s lakefront into a Four Points by Sheraton. The transformation was successful, and — thanks to Sheraton’s distribution system, access to new clients, loyalty program and street presence of an internationally recognized brand — the property’s new owners were able to increase rates, occupancy and community presence in one fell swoop.

Sunray donated more than $300,000.00 to organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Choice Foundation, Sleeping Children around the World, Hindu Cultural Society and Aga Khan Foundation.

Toronto, ON (October 24, 2016) − The Comfort Hotel Toronto Airport North has been awarded the prestigious 2016 Top Fundraising Hotel for its ‘Donate a Dollar’ efforts by Choice Hotels Canada. Presented at the company’s annual Fall Conference, the award recognizes the property that excelled in fundraising during the Choice Hotels Canada (CHC) Foundation’s ‘Donate a Dollar’ campaign, where participating hotels donate a portion of their revenue for occupied rooms over the course of a week. The Comfort Hotel Toronto Airport North raised over $1,900 for ‘Donate a Dollar’ and is owned by the Sunray Group, which raised more than $10,000 across its 14 Choice properties during the annual campaign. Founded in 2006, Sunray Group is a family owned, multifaceted corporation specializing in hospitality and development. Sunray Group currently owns and operates 29 hotels.

Sunray Group is a privately owned company that is the owner and managment company of 22 units in Canada. The group added nine properties in 2014. It has three Marriott properties under renovation in Windsor, Ont., Oshawa, Ont., and Montreal, as well as a Four Points by Sheraton and Four Choice Hotels properties. The company plans to add five units this year. (Y/E Fiscal September).

Travellers on Highway 401 driving through Toronto have likely noticed the Radisson Toronto East Hotel at the Victoria Park exit. It’s a distinctive building with three prongs radiating out from a central core. It was once a Viscount and a Travelodge, but has flown the Radisson flag for a number of years. This hotel is the latest aquisition by Sunray Group, a nine-year-old hotel company that has been on a roll recently. In a deal that closed Feburary 28, Sunray aquired the 240-room property with a full restaurant, lounge area, 8,000 square feet of meeting space, an indoor pool and fitness area. Kimwest was the previous owner of the building and it was managed by Westmont Hospitality. Sunray will now be both owner and manager.

Renovations are currently underway to breathe new life into a Leamington staple. A major upgrade is coming to the Pelee Motor Inn. Crews are hard at work, turning the nearly 40-year-old building into a Best Western Plus. ‘We really saw it as a diamond in the rough,’ says Shaun Gupta, spokesperson for Sunray Group. ‘It needed some tlc and we thought with our experience and back ground we could add that in and turn this place around.’ In total, Gupta says Sunray is investing $4-million to bring back new and old customers back to the hotel. ‘We’ve kept a foot print of the old hotel and gutted everything, carpeting, all brand new walls,bathoroms, new beds, bedding, towels,’ says general manager, Carolyn Tann-Jacobs. ‘There is nothing that hasn’t been changed. However, the pool and waterslide will remain as is. In the courtyard, the old pool has been filled-in and replaced with an indoor play gym. Tann-Jacobs says it’s a totally different feeling inside. ‘(It’s) nice to finally have someone who sees possibilities and willing to put capital company in for us.’ Gupta says despite recent closures in Leamington, including at the Heinz plant, the area can still support the hotel. ‘We’ve been hearing that in community lot of positive feedback. There is buzz here and we’re excited to see the outcome when we are all done.’ Construction is expected to wrap sometime in December and could create another 15 to 30 jobs.

As part of its annual franchisee conference, Choice Hotels Canada honoured 25 properties for achievements in property and service excellence. APEX (Awards for Property Excellence) recognize hotels based on service and performance rankings. Award categories included the Highest and Most Improved Guest Satisfaction, Most Improved Room Condition, Greatest RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room) Growth, Highest Choice Privileges Elite Recognition, Highest Choice Privileges Enroller Rate and Rookie of the Year. Seven national winners were selected from the 25 regional winners. ‘These seven properties have demonstrated impressive leadership and have certainly earned the recognition they’ve received,’ said Tim Oldfield, managing director, Choice Hotels Canada. ‘These hotels work hard to deliver exceptional guest experiences every day and we’re extremely proud of their successes.’

Winners of this award exceed Choice Hotels’ standards for Customer Service, Housekeeping and Product Quality. Recipients are among the top hotels in the Choice Canada family of brands and these awards are a clear demonstration of a hotel’s operational strength. Earning a Gold Award from Choice Hotels International means ranking in the top 10% of our hotels within each Choice brand. These properties achieve high marks for providing exceptional guest services and facilities. Awards are based on a ranking system measuring: Guest satisfaction; Product quality; Room condition; Room cleanliness; and Staff service. Choice Hotels International is one of the largest and most successful lodging companies in the world. Choice currently franchises more than 6,300 hotels, representing more than 500,000 rooms, in more than 35 countries and territories. Ranging from limited service to full service hotels in the economy, mid-scale and upscale segments, Choice-branded properties provide business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality, high-value lodging options throughout the United States and internationally. For more information on Choice Hotels, visit the company’s Website www.choicehotels.com.

Choice Hotels Canada Recognizes its Top Franchise Hotels & Owners at 2011 Convention: Sunray Group of Hotels is pleased to accept the Choice Hotels Canada ‘2011 Developer of the Year’ Award, honouring the Canadian entrepreneurs who have brought new or existing hotels into the Choice Hotels Canada system. Choice Hotels International is one of the largest and most successful lodging companies in the world. Choice currently franchises more than 6,300 hotels, representing more than 500,000 rooms, in more than 35 countries and territories. Ranging from limited service to full service hotels in the economy, mid-scale and upscale segments, Choice-branded properties provide business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality, high-value lodging options throughout the United States and internationally. For more information on Choice Hotels, visit the company’s Website www.choicehotels.com.

Canadian Lodging News is the youngest member of Ishcom Publications’ family of news magazines. It was launched in 2004 to provide the accommodation industry with coverage of the people, companies, products, events and issues facing this vital sector. CLN focuses on the news that matters to the industry and is published 10 times a year. Ishcom prides itself on providing essential news for the hospitality industry. Whether providing event coverage or comprehensive reporting, the Lodging News editorial team engages with all aspects of the industry. From coast to coast, the company gives readers the information they need to help them succeed. Ishcom also offers regional directories of key hospitality industry chains, both online and in print format, plus Buyers’ Directories and a custom publishing division.

Sunray Group, a family-owned corporation, was founded in 2006 with a vision of creating exceptional experiences for its customers through hospitality and development.