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DelSuites Announces Pet Friendly Travel

November 10, 2017

Pet Friendly TravelDelSuites welcomes pet friendly travel accommodations; any domestic cats and dogs that are 25 lbs or less.

DelSuites is known for providing top notch accommodation with five star Tridel amenities, located in some of the most desirable neighborhoods in Toronto. The suites, equipped with full kitchens, laundry facilities and parking, are ideal for vacations, family travel, business travel, home renovations, insurance claims, relocation or medical stays.

Whether you are moving house and need to take your pet with you, or you simply want to bring Fluffy or Fido along on your vacation, you can book with DelSuites knowing that they will be welcome. When you arrive at your suite, you’ll receive a custom DelSuites food and water dish that you are free to use during your stay.Pet Friendly Travel

Pet Friendly Travel Accommodations

We only ask that your furry travel companion follows a few simple guidelines, such as:

  • Pets should be leashed at all time, or carried through common areas.
  • Pets are not permitted within the building’s recreation areas.
  • If your pet is left alone on cleaning day, please contain them within a crate for the safety of the pet and housekeeping personnel.
  • A $300 non-refundable Pet Cleaning Fee will be charged.
  • Service or Assistance animals can stay at no additional charge.

Please note that the guidelines may vary slightly depending on the location where you plan to stay, so please check the building page for specific pet allowances. Be sure to specify in your booking that you will be bringing your pet along with you.

The Benefits of Traveling With Your Pet

Here are some of the reasons yPet Friendly Travelou might want to consider bringing your furry companion along with you on your next trip.

  • There have been multiple studies that prove pets are good for your health. They can reduce stress levels, lower your blood pressure and boost your mood. Travel can be stressful, so bringing along your animal friend will help keep you calm and happy.
  • There’s no need to worry about finding a pet sitter or leaving them behind at a kennel.
  • Your pet won’t have to experience the loneliness and anxiety of missing you when you are gone.
  • You’ll be more motivated to get out and be active when traveling, as your furry friend will need walks.
  • Having your pet with you can help you feel safer and more comfortable when you are in an unfamiliar setting.

After a full day of exploring in Toronto, you and your furry friend can come home to a relaxing sanctuary right in the heart of the city. To find out more about our pet friendly travel accommodation and the guidelines for bringing your pet with you, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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DelSuites Shortlisted for an Emma

May 18, 2017

EmmaIt is an honour to receive a nomination for this award and to be named amongst many other excellent businesses within this industry. EMMA stands for Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards and these awards celebrate best practices, successes and outstanding performers in the global mobility industry.

DelSuites was nominated in the category of Corporate Housing Provider of the Year. This category recognizes excellence in the field of Corporate Housing. Some of the other categories that are honoured by this award include the Global Mobility Team of the Year, the Best Talent Mobility Strategy, The Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility and the Employee Benefits Services Provider of the Year.

This is a prestigious award and DelSuites was nominated for two years in a row. It is an honour to be invited to an event such as this, in which all of the top innovators in the industry have gathered together to celebrate each other’s achievements.

The Forum for Expatriate Management – EMMA

The Emma Awards are presented to the world by the Forum for Expatriate Management, which is a worldwide network of Global Mobility professionals and supplier partners from all over the world. Their aims are to make connections throughout the industry, distil best practices and get the latest news from all across the industries. These awards celebrate the best and the brightest of the global mobility industry and all of the supporting vendors and suppliers.

This event is designed for anyone who is a director, CEO, head, analyst or manager of Global Mobility, HR and HR relocation, Immigration, International Programs, Talent Management, Expatriate Tax and much more. Plus, it is also relevant for relocation and transportation companies, global mobility software providers, global payroll management and immigration law firms.

The 2017 Awards

The Shortlisted Emma Candidates were announced to the world and then the nominations were assessed by an independent judging panel. This year’s event was the 8th annual America’s EMMA awards and was sponsored by Eqqus Software, BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, Polaris Global Mobility, Cambridge Global Payments, Oakwood Worldwide and several others.

The Awards were presented to the runners up and winners at the Americas Global Mobility Summit on May 4th.

The winners of the 2017 awards for the Corporate Housing Provider of the Year were Nomad Temporary Housing. Also mentioned as the Runner Up and the Highly Commended choice was Preferred Corporate Housing and Blvd Suites Corporate Housing.

This superb evening of awards celebrated successes and particularly exceptional contributions to the world of global mobility. The best and the brightest were highlighted and DelSuites was thrilled to be involved in such a great event.

 

 

 

 

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Delsuites attending CHPA Conference

February 24, 2017

CHPA ConferenceThe Corporate Housing Provider’s Association – CHPA conference will be taking place in Huntington Beach, California from February 17th to March 1st. DelSuites is looking forward to taking part in this year’s event, which is the only event dedicated exclusively to the corporate housing industry. All of the corporate housing providers and service partners who gather here have one goal – doing business better.

A Place for Ideas to Thrive – CHPA Conference

More than 500 corporate professionals are expected to attend this year’s CHPA conference, which means more than 60 hours of valuable and educational CHPA conferenceface time with a wide range of industry partners all in one place. The conference also offers 24 hours of highly focused training for the corporate housing professional as well as three keynote sessions on leadership issues. It creates an environment in which creative ideas and new innovations can be celebrated.

DelSuites gains knowledge and expertise being a member of the CHPA and looking forward to engaging with like-minded individuals from around the world. It will be a great opportunity to make connections in the industry and strengthen the business network.

It is also a chance to stay up to date on business trends and innovations in the world of corporate housing. Tradeshows and exhibitions are an important part of business decisions and 79% of the annual conference attendees bring more than one key decision maker from their company.

Industry Expert Speakers – CHPA Conference

The CHPA conference will include talCHPA Conferenceks and workshops from leaders in the corporate housing industry, so there is a lot to learn at this great event. The talks will focus on the day to day basics, the future of the industry, best practices, operations and much more. Every year it brings new ideas and encourages industry professionals to learn from each other.

For example, there will be a Kickoff Keynote talk with Ben Casnocha on the topic of The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Network Age. There will also be a keynote session with Kate Good that will explore the changing face of marketing and sales and how to achieve greater effectiveness in 2017. There will also be a closing keynote from Shelly Alcorn, who will talk about Disruption and Your Company’s Future.

All of the speakers are chosen for this conference for their bright and forward thinking ideas and the value that they contribute to those who work within this industry. DelSuites looks forward to the opportunity to hear these talks, as well as the fantastic networking opportunities that the conference will provide.

If you will be at the 2017 CHPA conference, be sure to look out for the DelSuites Team!

 

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DelSuites Exhibits at OIAA Conference

January 27, 2017

OIAA Claims ConferenceThe Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association (OIAA Claims Conference) is a conference that connects insurance professionals and facilitates innovation within this dynamic industry. The event will take place on January 31, 2017 and it provides a full day of education, networking, displays and new ideas.

The team at DelSuites always looks forward to taking part each year as it brings together a wide range of companies and exhibitors from the insurance industry. The aim of the event is to promote and maintain a high standard within the business of insurance and to address any issues that affect the insurance industry as a whole. Also, the event provides opportunities to establish and maintain contacts among fellow members of the association.OIAA Claims Conference

Some of the other excellent exhibitors who often attend the OIAA Claims Conference include Bay Medical & Health Services, Accident Support Services International, Canadian Independent Adjusters Association, Discount Car & Truck Rentals and Canadian Underwriter Magazine. This year exhibition booth space sold out at the conference, which means it is going to be packed with great exhibitors!

Providing Emergency Furnished Housing – When it Counts

DelSuites works with insurance providers whose insured may suddenly have a need for temporary housing in Toronto when their home is affected by a fire or a flood. The fully furnished suites offered by DelSuites are an ideal solution as they provide all of the comforts of home including a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine and so much more. This will provide insurance holders with a home away from home, until the damage can be repaired and they can return to their home.

Whenever an insurance holder needs to move out of their house in an emergency, DelSuites focuses on efficiently relocating them into a comfortable and convenient accommodation. The high quality condominiums are located in 20 different areas throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including Midtown, Scarborough, Downtown, North York, Markham, Etobicoke and Mississauga. Due to thOIAA Claims Conferencee wide range of locations, the insured is likely to find something that is close to their neighbourhood so it will be familiar and will not disrupt their lives too much.

Working With Insurance Companies

 

DelSuites strives to make the process as easy as possible for insurance adjusters as well. They provide one single point of contact as well as an affordable monthly rate, which includes parking, telephone and laundry. This option is convenient and affordable for the major insurance companies, so that they can provide their customers with accommodation quickly and easily.

If you will be attending the OIAA Claims Conference this year, we look forward to seeing you there! Be sure to stop by our new booth #904! You can also enter a contest for a chance to WIN Toronto Maple Leafs tickets and a Gift Card!

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DelSuites Achieves TripAdvisor Certificate

August 19, 2016

TripAdvisorThe Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence is an impressive accolade that is awarded to the best businesses listed on the review website. It honours restaurants, hotels and attractions that receive great traveller reviews consistently. There are many establishments around the world that have earned this award for delivering superior customer service and DelSuites is proud to announce that it is one of them for the third consecutive year.

DelSuites is thrilled to have qualified for this distinction three years in a row, which is a reflection of the fact that they have dedicated themselves to offering their customers an excellent experience. Cliff Norton, Director of Sales, states “It is very easy and common for a company to call itself customer centric, however, there can be no greater measure of being a customer focused company than actual customer reviews and an award based on their reviews.”

Qualifying for the Certificate of Excellence

The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is now in its 6th year. In order to qualify for this award, a business must have an overall Tripadvisor rating of at least four out of five stars. Also, it must have a minimum number of reviews in order to qualify, including a minimum volume of reviews that have been received within the last 12 months.TripAdvisor

Only the top 10% of the businesses on the review website qualify for this prestigious award. The winners include top notch hotels and restaurants from all over the world. Because the award is based on the reviews of the customers, it is truly a reflection of those businesses that go above and beyond to make sure that their customers have the best possible experience. DelSuites is honoured to be named among the other businesses that have qualified for this award.

TripAdvisor – Your Source for Travel Reviews

Kim 2TripAdvisor is one of the most valuable resources for travellers, as it allows users to view millions of reviews of hotels, hostels, resorts, tour agencies, attractions, restaurants and more. These objective user reviews allow travellers to plan their trips based on real experiences by other visitors. TripAdvisor was one of the first websites to adopt this model and it pioneered the way in user-generated content, creating an example for many other types of review websites that came after it.

TripAdvisor also operates more than 24 other travel brands, including Vacation Home Rentals, TravelPod, Airfare Watchdog, Cruise Critic, Jet Setter, Flip Key, Gate Guru, The Fork, Smarter Travel and much more. It is one of the biggest brands on the travel scene and the go-to place that travellers go when they want to read an unbiased review before booking a trip.

After receiving the Certificate of Excellence for the third year in a row, DelSuites will continue to go above and beyond to provide the best possible travel experience for its guests from all over the world.

View the DelSuites TripAdvisor press release.