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Renovator: Juergen Bartels, president of the Ramada Hotel Group, told franchise hotel operators there was no room at his Inn if they didn't renovate. As a result, $350 million (U.S.) has been spent on refurbishing rooms at Ramada Inns across North America, he says.
Renovator: Juergen Bartels, president of the Ramada Hotel Group, told franchise hotel operators there was no room at his Inn if they didn't renovate. As a result, $350 million (U.S.) has been spent on refurbishing rooms at Ramada Inns across North America, he says.

Renovator: Juergen Bartels, president of the Ramada Hotel Group, told franchise hotel operators there was no room at his Inn if they didn't renovate. As a result, $350 million (U.S.) has been spent on refurbishing rooms at Ramada Inns across North America, he says.

Date10/4/1982
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Open for Business: Juergen Bartels, president of Carlson Hospitality Group, which owns the Radisson hotel chain, is ready to meet guests at Radisson's Habourfront hotel with employees Dean Dumunt, centre, and Roderick Atkinson.
Open for Business: Juergen Bartels, president of Carlson Hospitality Group, which owns the Radisson hotel chain, is ready to meet guests at Radisson's Habourfront hotel with employees Dean Dumunt, centre, and Roderick Atkinson.
7/16/1991
Here are three of the historic inns in Britain that offer rooms and meals to travellers who want to pamper themselves in historic surroundings. [Incomplete]
Here are three of the historic inns in Britain that offer rooms and meals to travellers who want to pamper themselves in historic surroundings. [Incomplete]
4/25/1983
Bobby Curtola and his wife Ava Maria break in their new act at Ramada Inn in Willowdale
Bobby Curtola and his wife Ava Maria break in their new act at Ramada Inn in Willowdale
4/13/1976
For giant thirsts. Tom Culligan, founder and president of the Second Cup group of coffee houses, pours coffee into a giant cup (in reality a 50-gallon drum) at a meeting of franchisees at the Ramada Renaissance Hotel yesterday. Culligan opened his first outlet 13 years ago.
For giant thirsts. Tom Culligan, founder and president of the Second Cup group of coffee houses, pours coffee into a giant cup (in reality a 50-gallon drum) at a meeting of franchisees at the Ramada Renaissance Hotel yesterday. Culligan opened his first outlet 13 years ago.
8/4/1988
While downtown inns suffer through a drastic slump, hotels on Airport and Dixon Rds. are still mostly making money. Dennis Buchanan manages the Hilton, one of 13 hotels along the so-called strip.
While downtown inns suffer through a drastic slump, hotels on Airport and Dixon Rds. are still mostly making money. Dennis Buchanan manages the Hilton, one of 13 hotels along the so-called strip.
3/19/1976
The poseidon room at the waterfront Harbour Castle Hotel is just one of 10 restaurants and lounges in the luxury inn, one of Metro's three newest. But(...)
The poseidon room at the waterfront Harbour Castle Hotel is just one of 10 restaurants and lounges in the luxury inn, one of Metro's three newest. But(...)
3/18/1976
David Rubinoff stands in front of one of 57 Holiday Inns he's is one is in Toronto, north of the City Hall, and when it's finished it will be the largest Holiday Inn in the world
David Rubinoff stands in front of one of 57 Holiday Inns he's is one is in Toronto, north of the City Hall, and when it's finished it will be the largest Holiday Inn in the world
3/18/1971
On the line: Striking front desk clerk Diane McKenzie whiles away time on the Ramada picket line by reading a book
On the line: Striking front desk clerk Diane McKenzie whiles away time on the Ramada picket line by reading a book
4/13/1984
It's a Deal: Ramada President Wilfried Grau and Walter Prychidny, president of TransaAmerica Inc., left, announce Joint venture In Toronto yesterday.
It's a Deal: Ramada President Wilfried Grau and Walter Prychidny, president of TransaAmerica Inc., left, announce Joint venture In Toronto yesterday.
6/2/1992
Addy Maneles: Cut off by several suppliers, he worries that a reduced number of franchise dealers could put some operators out of business.
Addy Maneles: Cut off by several suppliers, he worries that a reduced number of franchise dealers could put some operators out of business.
10/3/1979
Dominic Zoffranieri: Delta Chelsea Inn's executive chef offers Star readers recipes that give new appeal to cheaper cuts such as stewing beef, wieners, sausages and pot roast
Dominic Zoffranieri: Delta Chelsea Inn's executive chef offers Star readers recipes that give new appeal to cheaper cuts such as stewing beef, wieners, sausages and pot roast
10/7/1983
Guild Inn's Rosa and Spencer Clark are congratulated by Social Development Secretary Margaret Birch and Mayor Gus Harris
Guild Inn's Rosa and Spencer Clark are congratulated by Social Development Secretary Margaret Birch and Mayor Gus Harris
5/14/1979