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If your business travels within Canada, the hotels you choose aren’t just about comfort and convenience, they’re a statement about where your money goes and who it supports.
In a time when global markets feel more unpredictable than ever, Canadian companies are leaning into partnerships that bring more value home. And with domestic business travel booming, now’s the perfect time to re-evaluate where your travel dollars land.
Because here’s the truth: every time you book with a foreign-owned hotel chain on Canadian soil, a portion of your spend leaves the country. But when you stay at Canadian owned hotel chains, that money stays right here — reinvested into the communities, people and industries that keep Canada moving.
Canadian businesses are back on the road. Whether it’s cross-country leadership retreats, regional meetings or site visits in smaller towns, domestic travel is stronger than ever. But the economic landscape has changed and so has the way we need to think about business partnerships.
Domestic travel is thriving, with new relationships required to outmaneuver any potential impact of tariffs and rising costs. Supporting Canadian-owned brands isn’t just patriotic, it’s a strategic advantage. When you keep more of your spend circulating in Canada, you strengthen the economic ecosystem that supports your clients, your people and your growth.
Where you stay is part of that equation.
Let’s be clear, we’re not just talking about hotels in Canada. We’re talking about hotels that are headquartered in Canada, owned and operated by Canadian companies and reinvesting profits into the Canadian economy. These are brands with boots on the ground, decision-makers who live here and a genuine commitment to serving Canadian business.
They’re not always the biggest names, but they’re often the best-kept secrets — and they deserve more attention from companies booking dozens, even hundreds, of room nights a year.
Stylish, consistent and proudly family-owned, Germain Hotels operates two brands: the modern, affordable Alt Hotels and the boutique luxury Hôtel Le Germain. With properties in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax and more, Germain delivers a seamless experience rooted in Canadian hospitality.
🧠 Best for: Executive travel, downtown meetings, leadership retreats.
Owned by Northland Properties, a Canadian company with holdings across hospitality and sports, Sandman and Sutton Place offer broad national coverage, with US and UK offerings too. Sandman is a reliable option for practical, no-fuss business trips, while Sutton Place delivers elevated comfort in city centres like Vancouver and Edmonton.
🧠 Best for: National travel programs, long-stay bookings, affordable convenience.
A surprise to many, every Best Western hotel in Canada is independently owned by a Canadian. On top of that, Best Western is a non-profit membership organization, meaning your stay supports the property owner directly, not a boardroom full of shareholders.
🧠 Best for: Regional travel, budget-friendly teams, rural and suburban coverage.
A staple across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canalta Hotels is a family-run business built for travellers headed to Canada’s smaller towns and resource regions. Their properties are clean, efficient, and tailored for road warriors in industries like energy, agriculture, and logistics.
🧠 Best for: Field teams, rural projects, workforce travel to secondary markets.
Founded and headquartered in Toronto, Four Seasons is one of Canada’s most globally respected brands. While it now has international investors, its leadership and DNA remain proudly Canadian. If you’re planning luxury client hosting or executive retreats, this is the gold standard — with a maple leaf at its core.
🧠 Best for: C-suite travel, high-end events, global hospitality with Canadian roots.
There’s no denying the convenience of global brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt, but they’re not Canadian owned. Even when properties are franchised locally, profits, fees and decisions flow through U.S.-based headquarters. That’s not necessarily wrong, but it’s not keeping money in Canada either.
We’re not saying cut them out entirely. But if you care about supporting local business, even small shifts, like making Canadian chains your first choice for domestic trips, can create meaningful impact.
Choosing Canadian owned hotel chains is more than a booking decision — it’s a vote of confidence in Canada’s economy. It means supporting homegrown companies that employ Canadians, pay Canadian taxes, and understand Canadian travellers.
And in an increasingly value-driven business landscape, that choice matters more than ever.
It’s not about rejecting global brands. It’s about making sure your travel dollars work as hard as you do — and that they work for the country you operate in.
Even when your travel takes you beyond Canadian borders, you don’t have to compromise your values. Some Canadian brands, like Four Seasons, operate internationally, giving you the option to stay Canadian even when you’re overseas.
And when that’s not possible, there are still ways to travel responsibly — by choosing independently owned properties, mission-aligned hotel groups, or socially conscious hospitality brands. At Inspired Corporate Travel, we’re always happy to help find the right fit.
Wherever your team goes, we’ll make sure your bookings reflect who you are.
At Inspired Travel Group, we help companies across North America design better travel programs — ones that reflect their values, protect their people and support local economies. Whether you want to prioritize Canadian-owned suppliers, reduce international leakage or simply make more thoughtful booking choices, we’re here to help.
Let’s make your travel dollars work harder — for your business and for the economy you believe in.
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