An urban boutique hotel curated for the modern traveler

An urban boutique hotel curated for the modern traveler

This design-forward property in downtown Toronto will offer bespoke stays and premium rental residences with unparalleled lake and city views

Stay with Style in the City

TORONTO, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ – Visionary Canadian hotelier, Sukhdev Toor announces the first TOOR Hotel: a distinct lifestyle hotel and residences located in downtown Toronto. This boutique property will offer 232 guest rooms and suites, as well as 181 premium rental residential units. The project will feature a modern French-inspired bistro and bar set over two floors, valet parking, a 1,500 square foot fitness center and yoga studio, a 3,000 square foot terrace, and an additional 1,100 square feet of meeting and event space. The 33-story development will offer guests and residents unobstructed views of Toronto and Lake Ontario.

This remarkable new property is a gateway to Toronto from the east end of the city, creating a strong marker on Jarvis Street, just north of Moss Park. The Arcadis IBI-designed tower offers a dramatic and distinct design unlike any others in the city. The interplay of forms, architectural elements, materials, finishes, and textures make for a unique and memorable structure in Toronto’s skylines.

Curated to offer a distinctive and inspired experience for the modern traveler, TOOR Hotel provides easy access to the best of Toronto. Centrally located in the Garden District downtown Toronto, TOOR Hotel is the perfect hub to access the financial district, historic sites, green spaces, world-class shopping, dining, arts, and theatre. It is also steps away from the new Moss Park subway station, providing seamless accessibility across the city.

Over the years, TOOR Hotel President and CEO, Sukhdev Toorhas developed dozens of hotels across Canada and the United States under Manga Hotel Group. He brings almost four decades of experience in operational excellence to this new property. Mr Toor is enthusiastic about the future of hospitality in Toronto: “As Toronto continues to grow, this prime location makes it a perfect retreat for travelers. The TOOR Hotel epitomizes the essence of a true urban lifestyle hotel, bringing a new offering to Toronto,” says Mr. Toor. “From the downtown positioning to our thoughtfully designed spaces and architecture, no detail has been spared in providing our guests a unique and memorable experience.”

TOOR Hotel is proudly Canadian and represents the values ​​its citizens are known for globally – hospitality and approachability. With a commitment to support Toronto, TOOR Hotel highlights the best of the city with personalized touches including locally sourced amenities and offerings. TOOR Hotel crafts a unique stay for guests that evokes sophistication, style, and character. Guests can experience a truly Canadian stay with the country’s largest city at TOOR Hotel Toronto.

A Vibrant and Celebratory Architectural Design

TOOR Hotel is an architectural triumph. The Arcadis IBI-designed hotel evokes sophistication with its modern design and character that is representative of Toronto and its continued growth. “We embodied a sense of playfulness when creating this building, introducing organic elements of the natural environment of the Garden District, and using a juxtaposition of articulated boxes, one floating above the other to embody distinct programmatic functions. This interplay of forms alongside the unique combination of luxury hotel suites, rental residences and a shared amenities floor and restaurant make this unlike any other location in the city,” says Mansoor KazerouniGlobal Director of Buildings at Arcadis IBI Group.

Design-Forward Rooms Provide Urban Escape in the Heart of Downtown Toronto

TOOR Hotel’s guest rooms and suites feature the best in Canadian design inspired by Toronto’s vibrant parks and green spaces. Guest rooms and suites welcome relaxation with contemporary interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and modern amenities including 55″ televisions and Nespresso machines. The washrooms have been designed with custom artwork and soothing colors, pulling the room’s atmosphere into additional spaces. All guests rooms have Lutron lighting to create a custom atmosphere with its range of smart controls.

The TOOR Hotel rooms were designed by DesignAgency, a Toronto based award-winning international design studio. “We wanted this property to really celebrate the vibrant heart of the city, in a space that was unlike any other. We drew inspiration by incorporating elements from the city grid forms and Victorian architecture like arches and round towers, reflecting themes of geometry, connectivity , and interlaced layers,” says Matt DavisFounding Partner of DesignAgency.

Inspired Gathering at Muse Bistro + Bar

TOOR Hotel offers destination dining and gathering spaces with the Muse Bistro + Bar. Designed by Mackaywong, Muse Bistro + Bar is a sophisticated dining hub with European-designed interiors and modern French-inspired cuisine. The two-story restaurant, which is over 2,500 square feet, features a ground floor with space for meetings, working and for those grabbing a quick bite on-the-go. The second floor will offer a more refined dining experience alongside an additional 1,100 square feet of meeting and event space. With a custom menu designed by The Fifteen Group, North America’s leading restaurant consulting agency, Muse Bistro + Bar promises exceptional food, drink and ambiance for visitors and locals alike.

TOOR Hotel and Residences

TOOR Hotel will open in 2024 and will be the first of four boutique TOOR Hotel Collection properties scheduled to open in downtown Toronto locations over the next five years. The collection will range from lifestyle to luxury 5-star hotels, with each property curated to be a unique reflection of its neighbourhood’s aesthetic and atmosphere.

Elevated above the TOOR Hotel, premium rental units comprise the top 15 floors of the building. The 203 Residences will be the first of its kind to offer multi-family residential rentals situated above an upscale hotel. Residents can enjoy hotel-inspired services and conveniences, while engaging in a warm and inviting community. Occupancy begins early summer 2024.

Stay with style in the city at TOOR Hotel. Visit www.toorhotel.com for more.

About TOOR Hotel

TOOR Hotel is an urban boutique hotel that offers a distinctive and inspired experience curated for the modern traveler. Backed by a history of excellence in hotel operations, TOOR Hotel is proudly Canadian and represents the values ​​its citizens are known for globally – hospitality and approachability. Design-forward, comfortable, and memorable, TOOR Hotel features destination dining, valet parking, a 1,500 square foot fitness center and yoga studio, a 3,000 square foot southern terrace on the 14th floor, and an additional 1,100 square feet of meeting and event space. The 33-story development will offer guests and residents unobstructed views of Toronto and Lake Ontario. Transforming Toronto’s skyline, this upscale property provides the perfect setting for immersing in the vibrant and diverse experiences the city has to offer. Stay with style in the city at TOOR Hotel.

About Manga Hotel Group

Manga Hotel Group is a leading Canadian hospitality investment, development, and management group. As a privately held owner and operator, Manga Hotels focuses on the development and management of high-quality residences, independent hotels, and hotels affiliated with prestigious brands such as Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt and the InterContinental Hotels Group. The organization’s combined portfolio consists of 28 hotels, 15 food and beverage outlets, 5 high-rise residential rental developments, 9 airport parking sites, and more than 12 projects in progress.

About Arcadis IBI Group

Arcadis is the leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets. We maximize impact for our clients and the communities they serve by providing effective solutions through sustainable outcomes, focus and scale, and digitalization. We are 36,000 people, active in more than 30 countries generating €4.0 billion in gross revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.

About DesignAgency

DesignAgency is an award-winning international design studio with 25 years of experience in interior design, architectural and landscape concepting, strategic branding, and visual communications. With studios in Toronto, Washington, DC, Los Angeles and BarcelonaDesignAgency has a global reputation for creating exceptional environments and brands.

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Jaheer Abbas was appointed by Indore Marriott Hotel as assistant director HR

Jaheer Abbas was appointed by Indore Marriott Hotel as assistant director HR

Jaheer Abbas was appointed by Indore Marriott Hotel as assistant director HR
Jaheer Abbas was appointed by Indore Marriott Hotel as assistant director HR

With its headquarters located in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, Marriott International, Inc. manages a network of around 8,900 hotels in 141 countries and territories under over 30 prestigious brands.

The Indore Marriott Hotel has declared Jaheer Abbas’s appointment as assistant director of human resources. Abbas comes with a stellar professional background that includes fifteen years of priceless experience and knowledge in the fast-paced field of hospitality.

Most recently, Abbar was a key player at the Grand Mercure Mysore, an Accor property, as an HR strategist. Throughout his time there, he oversaw programs and led varied teams that improved the hotel’s standing for HR excellence and employee welfare while also fostering an inclusive environment that allowed for both professional and personal development.

With 55,000 square feet of conference and banqueting space, the luxurious 5-star Indore Marriott Hotel is the largest in Madhya Pradesh in terms of both rooms and meeting space. The property is well situated just a short distance from the airport, providing quick access to all of the city’s commercial and leisure districts. There are twelve suites among the hotel’s 216 residential rooms. The exquisitely designed rooms prioritize the comfort of visiting guests.

With its headquarters located in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, Marriott International, Inc. manages a network of around 8,900 hotels in 141 countries and territories under over 30 prestigious brands. Worldwide hotel operations, hotel franchising, and vacation ownership resort licensing are all done by Marriott. The business provides Marriott Bonvoy, its renowned travel initiative.

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Cancel the sale of 60% shares in SSNIT hotels – Organized labor tells SSNIT Board

Cancel the sale of 60% shares in SSNIT hotels – Organized labor tells SSNIT Board
Cancel the sale of 60% shares in SSNIT hotels – Organized labor tells SSNIT Board
Dr Yaw Baah

Organized labor has called on the Board of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to cancel the sale of 60% shares of its stake in several hotels to the Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong.

Addressing a news conference in Accra on May 20, 2024, the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Anthony Yaw Baah, said the sale of shares is unacceptable.

Meanwhile organized labor has called for an emergency meeting with President Akufo-Addo and officials of the Investments and Operations Unit of SSNIT.

Dr Yaw Baah said, the Minister for Employment and Labor Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, should ensure that the agreement is cancelled.

“If the Minister of Pensions who is also the Minister of Employment and Labor Relations fails to stop SSNIT, we workers of Ghana who own the funds, will stop it.”

He again said, the sale of the 60 percent shares to Bryan Acheampong was unacceptable.

“We do not think that the regulations that guide the sale of state assets were followed. We do not think that the necessary due diligence was done, we cannot imagine that state property will be sold to a minister of state. For us, it smacks of state capture and that should be stopped,” Dr Baah said.

Chairman of The Forum, Isaac Bampoe Addo intimated that if Mr. Ignatius Baffour fails to cancel the sale agreement, there will be a nationwide strike.

“We want the government to know that these funds are not government funds. “These funds are pension funds, the government should be aware that we will not allow our pension funds to be misused and should they dare, there will be a nationwide strike,” Mr Bampoe Addo threatened.

He added that organized labor will not allow government and SSNIT to misuse the funds of pensioners.

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