With this agreement, Atlific demonstrates its support for the ITHQ, and as such, it has become a preferred partner by offering to welcome and integrate students in internships throughout their vast North American network. The signatories of this agreement are joining forces and combining their efforts to develop training that will benefit these students, who are striving for excellence and perfection.

The ITHQ recognizes and applauds the generosity and vision of Atlific Hotels, a leader in the hospitality industry. On behalf of the ITHQ staff, students and alumni, Lucille Daoust, ITHQ Executive Director, expressed her gratitude for the trust in the Fondation de l’ITHQ: “With this support, the ITHQ can provide its students with an avant-garde, innovative environment that will be a source of inspiration and creativity in their professional lives.”

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About Atlific Hotels
Atlific Hotels is one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in Canada operating over 40 hotels with offices in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Named Company of the Year in 2009 by Hotelier Magazine, Atlific Hotels has 50 years of experience managing well known Canadian hotels, resorts, and extended-stay properties and has built a reputation for best in business accounting reporting, exceptional sales and marketing programs and sound operational systems. Atlific Hotels’ parent company, Ocean Properties, Ltd. operates over 60 hotels throughout the United States. Together they manage over 100 properties in North America with a total of 16,500 rooms, which include independent hotels and resorts as well as internationally recognized hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood and InterContinental Hotels Group.

Offering stunning skyline views, the new space is made up of a 5000 square foot Grade Place along with seven adjoining breakout rooms (ranging from 550 to 1300 square feet each). When combined they create an extraordinary 12,000 square foot open concept exhibition hall that can accommodate up to 60 8'x10' trade show booths. The impressive new Montreal event space proudly boasts floor to ceiling windows and can easily be transformed from the site of a modern symposium to a chic wedding.

Located in Old Montreal, directly across from the Le Palais des Congres, Le Westin features the only ballrooms in Montreal filled with natural light from 20-foot high floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto a 1,500 square foot open-air terrace overlooking the historic city. Le Westin Montreal's unique event spaces can accommodate groups of up to 800 people with the ability to comfortably meet and feed more than 500 guests.

"We are thrilled that the hotel has just been chosen as the official hotel of Montreal Fashion week," said Philippe Gadbois, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Atlific Hotels. "With an open concept exhibition hall and ninth floor terrace that are quite unlike other hotel venues in Montreal, it is easy to see why we are becoming the preferred Montreal meeting facility of meeting and event planners."

"Le Westin Montreal provides guests with the most comprehensive, and truly unique meeting and events experience in Montreal," said Mylene Gagnon, Director of Sales and Marketing, Le Westin Montreal. "We have literally taken Montreal meeting space to a new level-out from the basement and onto the top floors. Not only do we offer event planners the latest technology and innovative menus, we offer out-of-town delegates views of the most beautiful and welcoming aspects of Montreal."

Le Westin has designed all its adaptable meeting space to accommodate the various needs of today's meeting and event planners; three dedicated high-speed elevators and designated banquet kitchens service each ballroom. Le Westin's 39 meeting rooms are equipped for high speed Internet access, digital way-finding, and feature extensive VPN capabilities, allowing secure, instant access to e-mail and corporate networks. Multimedia presentations featuring live web content can be easily delivered to large or small audiences with built-in projectors and screens, as can online product demonstrations, training sessions, videoconferences and web casting.

This fall, meeting planners can take advantage of a special offer to try Le Westin Montreal. Contact the sales department prior to December 31st and mention the tour it.love it.get it free promotion to take advantage of a free plenary meeting space offer. For more details: westinmontreal.com/specialoffer/meet

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About Le Westin Montreal
Occupying the historic buildings that once housed Montreal's legendary The Gazette, Le Westin Montreal features 454 heavenly inspired guest rooms and 40,000 square-feet of flexible meeting space. Le Westin is conveniently located across from Le Palais des Congres, only steps away from the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal and boutiques and restaurants on nearby St. Catherine Street. Offering an abundance of natural light and dazzling views of downtown Montreal, the Westin's meeting rooms include a unique 12,000 square foot open concept exhibit hall, an elegant 8,000 square-foot Grand Ballroom with 20-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, and a second large ballroom complete with a 1500 square-foot open-air outdoor terrace overlooking the city.

"We are thrilled to be the first branded extended stay hotel in Kingston and to partner once again with hotel owners, Gillin Engineering & Construction Limited and Marriott International" said Philippe Gadbois, Senior Vice-President, Atlific Hotels. "The Marriott brand has long been a leader in providing a quality product with outstanding service. This new property promises to maintain that reputation, providing guests with all the comforts of home and travel while visiting downtown Kingston." Gadbois added.

The newly constructed Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Ontario is just steps away from Kingston's downtown restaurants, City Hall and Springer Market Square with easy access to Queen's University, RMC, Kingston General Hospital and a number of other businesses. Battery Park, a new waterfront park and trail, was developed between the hotel and the shore of Lake Ontario for the enjoyment of both residents and visitors to Kingston.

This new Kingston hotel features 141 spacious suites that are custom built for longer stays and include full kitchens, pull-out sofa beds, luxury bedding and separate areas for sleeping, working, dining and relaxing. The hotel's new restaurant, West 76 Grill, which will soon be open for lunch and dinner, provides guests with an internationally-inspired menu centered on fresh, locally-sourced products. The impeccable food, large waterside patio and contemporary dining room overlooking Lake Ontario are sure to make West 76 Grill a welcome addition to Kingston's dining scene.

Atlific Hotels has a long-standing history of managing successful and award-winning Marriott hotels. The Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge is the eighth Marriott property in Atlific's' ever-growing portfolio which includes the newly redesigned Residence Inn by Marriott London Downtown and Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour; awarded with Marriott International's 2007 North American Hotel of the Year.

Atlific Hotels is also pleased to announce Michael Johnstone as general manager of Residence Inn Kingston Water's Edge. Johnstone has over 25 years of experience in the hotel industry throughout Europe and North America, bringing a multitude of knowledge and expertise to the new Kingston hotel.

The new hotel offers guests a grocery shopping service, a spacious fitness centre, indoor saltwater pool and whirlpool and a business centre. Guests of the Residence Inn will also enjoy a number of complimentary services including hi-speed internet access, local telephone calls, daily newspapers, a hot breakfast buffet and an evening social twice weekly.

The Residence Inn Kingston features over 5200 square feet of meeting space including four private meeting rooms and a 4000 square-foot ballroom that can accommodate up to 500 guests in a reception-style event. The Residence Inn Kingston's meeting space provides stunning views of Kingston's harbour and the St. Lawrence River.

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About Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
The Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge is Kingston's premiere extended-stay hotel featuring 141 generously sized suites with over 5000 square feet of flexible function space including a large waterfront ballroom that can comfortably accommodate up to 500 people. Overlooking majestic Lake Ontario, the Residence Inn Kingston Ontario is conveniently located in the city's waterfront area, steps away from many downtown Kingston restaurants and businesses. Offering plenty of space and stunning views of the harbour each of the hotel's studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites are equipped with full kitchen amenities and pull out sofa beds, making the Kingston hotel the perfect home away from home.

About Atlific Hotels
Atlific Hotels is one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in Canada operating over 40 hotels with offices in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Named Company of the Year in 2009 by Hotelier Magazine, Atlific Hotels has 50 years of experience managing well known Canadian hotels, resorts, and extended-stay properties and has built a reputation for best in business accounting reporting, exceptional sales and marketing programs and sound operational systems. Atlific Hotels' parent company, Ocean Properties, Ltd. operates over 60 hotels throughout the United States. Together they manage over 100 properties in North America with a total of 16,500 rooms, which include independent hotels and resorts as well as internationally recognized hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood and InterContinental Hotels Group.

"The Residence Inn London continues to exceed our goals and expectations by reaching some of the highest occupancy rates in the city," said Philippe Gadbois, senior vice-president sales and marketing, Atlific Hotels. "We are thrilled to now offer our new and returning guests this outstanding product with a striking new design."

The renovation at the Residence Inn London was a complete transformation that included a reconfiguration of many of the suites and spaces. Walls were added to create more private spaces and additional bedrooms. The changes were made to truly accommodate the needs of the hotel's short and long term guests.

"So many of our guests stay with us for an extended period so they really look for a space that provides all of the comforts of home," said Anna McNutt, general manager of the property. "We are so proud of the newly designed space, it truly caters to our guests' needs. The feedback thus far has been outstanding."

The new renovation follows the celebration of a number of milestones for the London Residence Inn including its 10th Anniversary in 2009. The Residence Inn also led Marriott Hotels Canada for the highest occupancy for extended-stay visits and the most improved growth in 2008. In 2009, McNutt was named Atlific Hotels General Manager of the Year, while Sales director, Chris Bassoo was named Marriott Direct Sales Leader of the Year among North American Residence Inns.

In order to remain green throughout the renovation process, the Residence Inn London worked with a number of organizations to reuse and recycle the original furniture, appliances, accessories and even the pillows from the old design. In addition, the Residence Inn London installed high-efficiency appliances and lights in all of the suites' kitchens.

Conveniently located in downtown London, Ontario, The Residence Inn by Marriott London Downtown features 116 newly designed suites that range from 525 to 820 square feet. These studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites offer all the comforts of home with separate living and sleeping areas, fully equipped kitchens with new marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, flat screen televisions, premium cable service, free secure wired and wireless high speed Internet, a convenient grocery shopping service and much more. Each guest also enjoys a complimentary buffet breakfast in the newly designed Hearth Room. The new renovation includes the hotel's chicly redesigned front lobby, dining room and meeting space that can accommodate up to 50 guests.

About Residence Inn by Marriott London Downtown
The newly designed Residence Inn by Marriott London Downtown features 116 spacious suites and a ground floor meeting room that accommodates up to 50 guests. Ideally located in the heart of downtown London, the Residence Inn is the only extended-stay property with such convenient access to many of London's downtown businesses, attractions and restaurants. The Inn's spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites are all equipped with full kitchen amenities and free high speed internet making them ideal for longer stays. The Residence Inn by Marriott London has truly perfected the extended stay experience by combining all the comforts of home with a passion for customer service.
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About Atlific Hotels
Atlific Hotels is one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in Canada operating over 40 hotels with offices in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Named Company of the Year in 2009 by Hotelier Magazine, Atlific Hotels has 50 years of experience managing well known Canadian hotels, resorts, and extended stay properties and has built a reputation for best in business accounting reporting, exceptional sales and marketing programs and sound operational systems. Atlific Hotels' parent company, Ocean Properties, Ltd. operates over 60 hotels throughout the United States. Together they manage over 100 properties in North America with a total of 16,500 rooms, which include independent hotels and resorts as well as internationally recognized hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Westin and Holiday Inn.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO
Located in the heart of Ottawa, the Lord Elgin Hotel is the perfect place to stay while exploring the nation's capital. The Hotel's 'Family Fun Package' is offering guests a single night stay at the hotel (based on a family of four), buffet breakfast for four at the Elgin Café and a family pass to Ottawa's Canadian Museum of Civilization and the newly renovated Canadian Museum of Nature. Upon arrival guests will receive a welcome gift bag full of goodies for the kids! Packages start from $219.00/night based on a family of four.
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MUSKOKA, ONTARIO
Nothing says summer like weekends spent with family and friends in cottage country. Guests of Deerhurst Resort are invited to celebrate the second annual 'Thrill of the Grill' weekend from July 16-18, 2010. This quintessential Muskoka getaway brings participants the grill-mastery of BBQ book bestseller, Ted Reader and a weekend packed with events, workshops, a gourmet dinner on the beach, and a silent auction benefitting the food bank. Deerhurst's complete two-night 'Thrill of the Grill' package starts at $399.00/person based on double occupancy.
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MOOSE JAW, SASKATCHEWAN
As one of Western Canada's most luxurious spa resorts, Temple Garden Mineral Spa Resort is offering guests a 3-in-1 package with the Moose Jaw Getaway. This summer package includes one night for two in the hotel's Supreme Terrace Room with access to Canada's largest mineral rich geothermal pool and the choice of two live action tours through the Tunnels of Moose Jaw. Cap off the weekend with an evening at the Moose Jaw Casino, complete with gambling vouchers. Package starts at $99.00/person based on double occupancy.
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LAKE LOUISE, ALBERTA
Discover Lake Louise this summer with the Lake Louise Inn's 'Rockies and Rafting Package'. Lake Louise Inn and Wild Water Adventures have teamed up to offer warm hospitality and heart pounding adventure on the Kicking Horse River. Enjoy one night accommodation, a guided half-day "Whitewater Exciter" trip (Your choice of a morning or afternoon trip) with Wild Water Adventures including transportation to and from the white water base camp, snacks and river gear. Lake Louise Inn's 'Rockies and Rafting Package' starts from $145/person based on double occupancy.
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RED DEER, ALBERTA
Surrounded by eight of the best golf courses in Alberta, Capri Centre in downtown Red Deer offers up an incredible 'Travel Alberta Golf Package' made for a guys weekend. Stay and play any one of 8 courses including breakfast. Tackle the fast greens of Alberta Springs and Pheasant back, the challenge of River Bend and Wolf Creek, the views of Innisfail and Lacombe, or the long drives and water features of Pine Hills or Ponoka. Relax après-golf with a dip in the pool and a visit to Billy Bob's Country and Western Bar. This perfect guys getaway has it all. Package starts at $119.00/person based on double occupancy.
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Nestled at the edge of Vancouver's Stanley Park is Rosellen Suites at Stanley Park. To celebrate summer season, Rosellen Suites is offering guests the fabulous 'Diva For aDay Package'. This fun package includes two nights accommodation in the lavish two bedroom, two bath 'Executive Diva Suite', a night out on Davie Street with your very own 'Diva Escort' (don't worry she won't upstage you and you might get some useful make up and wardrobe tips!), two hours of limousine service and VIP entrance to Celebrities Nightclub. A diva-inspired photo shoot gives guests a little something to remember the weekend. The 'Diva for a Day' package starts at $749.00/person based on a double occupancy.
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WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Elevate your Whistler experience with the Whistler Village Inn + Suites 'Fly High Package'. Suspension bridges, trails and boardwalks take you through untouched old growth forest before you soar across the zip lines over Fitzsimmons Creek between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain savouring breathtaking aerial vistas. Back to the hotel to relax in your suite with a bowl of popcorn, lounge on your deck or enjoy your own BBQ on the pool deck. Package includes one night accommodation and one Zip Trek tour per person. The 'Fly High Package' starts at $148/person per night based on double occupancy. Must be booked more than 48 hours prior to arrival.
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SQUAMISH, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Elevate your golf experience and bask in the natural beauty of the outdoor recreational capitol of Canada with Executive Suites Garibaldi Springs Golf Resort 'Dine, Unwind and Golf Package'. Unwind on your deck as you gaze out at breathtaking views of the fairway and majestic mountain vistas. Enjoy more stunning panoramic views while navigating the spectacular greens of the 18-hole Garibaldi Springs Golf Resort. Now, find the perfect table because the views are best enjoyed at Rockwell's Bar & Grill. The 'Dine, Unwind and Golf Package' is based on double occupancy, includes one night accommodation, one round of golf per person and dinner for 2 people. Starts at $129.00/person based on double occupancy and INCLUDES all taxes and gratuities.
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VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Delight in Victoria's signature attractions and un-matched Boutique service and style at The Magnolia Hotel & Spa. Victoria's spa boutique hotel has partnered to bring you Victoria's best attractions in their new 'Orcas and Orchids Package'! Stay 2 nights in a luxurious Superior room, indulge in a deluxe continental breakfast, followed by a 3 ½ hour whale watching tour for two that delivers you to the private dock at The Butchart Gardens. Marvel at the orchids and other world renowned flora at your leisure then enjoy convenient return transportation to downtown Victoria provided by return coach at several convenient times. Package starts from $299.00 per night, based on double occupancy, 2 night minimum stay.
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NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Inn at the Quay, New Westminster B.C.'s intimate, luxe, riverfront hotel, invites guests to take in the charming Fraser River with the exciting 'Starlight Casino Stay & Play Package'. Experience the Starlight Casino's 850 slot machines and numerous gaming tables and enjoy free transportation to and from the casino. Guests will receive one night accommodation in one of the Inn's Waterview Quay Queen guestrooms overlooking the Fraser River, free parking, a gaming voucher and a scrumptious alfresco breakfast for two at the Boathouse Restaurant. Package starts at $179.00/person based on double occupancy.
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OSOYOOS, SOUTH OKANAGAN, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Tucked along the shores of Canada's warmest lake is the luxurious Walnut Beach Resort in Osoyoos. Come and enjoy their 'Wine and Cheese Package' for a delectable taste of the Okanagan. Stretch out on B.C.'s only licensed beach or lounge on the expansive sundeck around their impressive outdoor heated pool. The Thompson Okanagan Valley's renowned wineries are close at hand to explore at your leisure. Select the 'Wine and Cheese Package' as part of your Walnut Beach Resort stay.
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ABOUT ATLIFIC HOTELS
Atlific Hotels is one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in Canada operating over 40 hotels with offices in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Named Company of the Year in 2009 by Hotelier Magazine, Atlific Hotels has 50 years of experience managing well known Canadian hotels, resorts, and extended stay properties and has built a reputation for best in business accounting reporting, exceptional sales and marketing programs and sound operational systems. Atlific Hotels' parent company, Ocean Properties, Ltd. operates over 60 hotels throughout the United States. Together they manage over 100 properties in North America with a total of 16,500 rooms, which include independent hotels and resorts as well as internationally recognized hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Westin and Holiday Inn. For more information please visit www.atlific.com