TORONTO, Canada, and McLEAN, Virginia—Hilton and JM Hospitality Inc. introduced the opening of Spark by Hilton Toronto Markham, marking the model’s entry into the Canadian market. Located within the tech and enterprise hub simply 17 miles north of Toronto, the opening of the primary Spark in Canada indicators a milestone for the premium economic system model. Spark by Hilton Toronto Markham joins eight different Spark motels in varied levels of growth throughout Canada, highlighting the model’s progress available in the market.
Spark opened its first lodge in Mystic, Connecticut, in September 2023, simply 9 months after the model was first introduced. In Could, the model marked its European debut with the opening of Spark by Hilton London Romford. Spark by Hilton has greater than 50 open motels, and greater than 275 motels within the world pipeline.
Spark, a conversion-only model, is scaling shortly for each builders and company. With its design, inexpensive charges, and guest-centric facilities, Spark delivers a keep expertise that aligns with present journey traits. Moreover, the model provides versatile growth choices and help from Hilton.
“Spark has loved large progress and momentum in its first full yr, indicating we actually knew what we had been doing after we launched this model,” stated Invoice Duncan, world class chief, all-suites and targeted service, Hilton. “Our launch in Canada will not be solely a significant milestone however a transparent demonstration of our dedication to assembly the varied wants of vacationers globally, and additional demonstrates how our revolutionary and pioneering spirit continues to make us the #1 chief within the hospitality business worldwide.”
Positioned in Markham, a suburb recognized for its cultural variety, the 72-room Spark by Hilton Toronto Markham is for each leisure and enterprise vacationers. The lodge’s proximity to company headquarters, purchasing districts, and cultural sights makes it an inexpensive selection for company.
“Spark by Hilton’s debut in Canada marks an necessary subsequent step in our world growth technique,” stated Alissa Klees, model chief, Spark by Hilton. “We had been thrilled to companion with JM Hospitality to convey Spark by Hilton to the Canadian market. With our first lodge opening in Markham, we sit up for introducing vacationers to a brand new degree of up to date consolation and revolutionary design, showcasing Hilton’s ongoing dedication to delivering distinctive visitor experiences worldwide.”
Spark by Hilton Toronto Markham is par of Hilton’s broader progress technique in Canada, the place the corporate is on monitor to broaden its portfolio of motels by 50 p.c over the following 5 years. All through Canada, Hilton presently has a portfolio of greater than 180 motels and a growth pipeline of roughly 100 motels in varied levels of design and development.