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Victoria Hotel Chain – Accent Inns celebrates 25 years in Business

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Terry Farmer founder of the BC hotel chain excited over Accent Inns awesome success

25 years of BC success adds up to good things for Accent Inns

June 30, 2011, Victoria, BC – Although the BC owned and operated hotel chain Accent Inns has undergone many changes during its 25 year history (including its name, ownership and décor), one thing that’s never wavered is the hotels’ values and community commitment.

“Accent Inns has always stood strong on a number of principles – and being a good employer has always taken the top spot,” said Mandy Farmer, CEO of Accent Inns. “While we pride ourselves on providing great value, cleanliness and customer service to our guests, we couldn’t do any of it if we didn’t have such great staff.”

A testament to Farmer’s dedication to her staff is Accent Inns’ low staff turnover – 48 per cent of the hotel line’s current employees have been with the company for 10 years or more. ...read more about Accent Inn 25 year anniversary

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FISH FOR FREE THIS FATHERS’ DAY WEEKEND IN BC

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Terry Farmer victoria hotel founder with his Grandchildren

Accent Inn founder Terry Farmer enjoys fishing with his Grandchildren

The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC , one of Accent Inns Fish for the Future partners, has an awesome event for this Fathers day weekend.

Have fun, win great prizes and fish for free at a local Family Fishing event in BC this Fathers’ Day Weekend, June 17-19. The Family Fishing Society of BC and the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC are inviting everyone to come out rain or shine and enjoy a day at the lake with a free fishing licence as part of our plan to get more British Columbians hooked on fishing.

BC’s Family Fishing Weekend is a great opportunity to attend an organized community event, or create your own family fishing adventure at one the province’s thousands of lakes with a free three-day licence, compliments of the BC Government. It is also a perfect opportunity to become a Fishing Buddy and pledge to introduce at least one friend to fishing this year. ..read more about fishing free on fathers day weekend

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The Fighter

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Skewed & Reviewed

One of the young Hollywood stars I’ve certainly enjoyed watching is Christian Bale. I think he did a fantastic job as the incredibly complicated character, Batman. Well this past weekend he’s been given the Oscar for his role in The Fighter. Well deserved. Read on for a review of the movie compliments Skewed & Reviewed Magazine and perhaps you can enjoy watching The Fighter in your room at an Accent Inn.

The Fighter

Based on a true story, The Fighter tells the tale of two brother boxers. Retired and addicted to drugs, Dicky Eklund (Christian Bale) lives life as the town hero while dreaming of a comeback career. Meanwhile his talented younger brother Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg) is reaching his fighting apex. That is, if he can choose to move past family ties that are holding him from success.

The surprising sibling chemistry of actors Bale and Wahlberg is the successful binding force in the The Fighter. The skill of these two brings relevance to the film for an audience that might otherwise step past a sports story by giving it heart. read more about The Fighter....

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Family Businesses: The Secrets of Successful Succession Part 1

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Mandy Farmer, President of the family business

I personally love family businesses, and not just because I am in one! I love how it can give people the opportunity to fast track themselves to their full potential. I love how family businesses seem to have more values, ethics and personality rather than the faceless “Big Boys”. I love how family relationships can turn exponential when a father becomes a friend, a colleague, a business partner.

Of course, family businesses can go the other way. I can’t think of anything worse when family relationships turn sour because of the business. I’m a firm believer that the family has to come first. As for myself; we are a 3^rd generation family business and I confess, we’ve gotten darn good at succession issues. I continually get asked how we did it, so here are my Secrets to Successful Succession, keeping not only the business in tact but more importantly our relationship. (read more on taking over the family business...)

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CEO Throws Surprise Christmas Party

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Mandy Farmer at the Accent Inn Management Christmas party

Mandy Farmer surprises the team at the Accent Inns Management Christmas Party

Confession: Last Wednesday was the highlight of my career

Our company Christmas party was held last week and, believe it or not, I think it was the highlight of my career. I realize that is saying a whole lot. I’ve been fortunate enough to have been recognized recently for a few professional awards, but last Wednesday night takes the cake.

First, a little history. The Christmas party I’m talking about is for all of Accent Inns general managers, sales people, everyone who works here at Head Office and the folks that have retired with us. I organize the party completely because it’s my way of thanking everyone for taking such good care of me throughout the year. This year I decided it was going to be a surprise, just to keep everyone guessing. read more on the Accent Inns surprise Christmas party

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BC SPCA takes cruelty to animals very seriously

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Let's think of our pets as winter approaches

With the weather changing it’s time for all of us to not only put on our winter coats but let’s make sure to remember our pets. They to need to be protected against the elements. The story below talks a little about what we don’t want to see and what the dedicated people at the BCSPCA are forced to deal with.

The BC SPCA is the only animal welfare organization in B.C. with the authority to enforce laws relating to animal cruelty and they responded to nearly 6,000 complaints of animal cruelty and abuse last year. Their investigations resulted in the rescue of 3,443 injured animals and the removal of 1,332 more animals from dangerous or neglectful situations. April was one of these animals. ...read April's story

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The Royal Canadian Legion BC/Yukon Command recognizes Accent Inns

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

Accent Inns BC Hotel receives Legion Recognition plaque presentation Nov 2010

Dave Sinclair Pres BC/Yukon Command presents Accent Inns recognition plaque. John Espley received on behalf.

For several years now Accent Inns has been a supporter of The Royal Canadian Legion BC/Yukon Command. This past weekend the Accent Inn BC hotel chain was honored with a plaque recognizing our partnership. Mr. Dave Sinclair, President of The Royal Canadian Legion BC/Yukon, presented John Espley on behalf of Accent Inns with award and several kind words at the legions Britannia branch (very close to the Accent Inn Victoria hotel). Why is it important that Accent Inns works with such a group…..

The Royal Canadian Legion is a very special organization in that it has not only a long history but serves a wide and diversified role in our communities. The first thing that may come to mind is veteran’s services and the poppy campaign. For the past 81 Years, The Royal Canadian Legion has been devoted to caring for Canada’s veterans and their families and working with current serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces by providing: Veterans Transition Program, Military Family Resource Centers, Overseas Blankets of Hope for Injured Personnel, Support for the Troops Morale Fund, Government Advocacy, Acts of Remembrance. ......read more about The Royal Canadian Legion

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Victoria Hotel get less rain than Vancouver!

Monday, October 4th, 2010

pictures of flowers at the Accent Inn Victoria Hotel

Victoria offers great weather

FACT:

Victoria gets less than half as much rain as Vancouver!!

According to the Weather Network, the total annual precipitation (for 2009) is just 557 mm in Victoria, compared to Vancouver with 1,272 mm of rainfall. That’s a pretty significant difference! The reason for the dryer conditions is because of the rain shadow effect of the nearby Olympic Mountains in Washington State. This also means that our Victoria hotel gets more sunshine than surrounding areas. With 2,223 hours of sun annually, Victoria is one of the sunniest places in British Columbia, and gets more sunshine than most other cities in Canada except those in the southern Prairies.

Weather report is better for Victoria!

As an avid golfer (and wannabe weather gal), I can vouch for the numbers above. I live about 30 minutes up Island and many times I’ve been ready to call off the golf game because it’s raining at my place. But more often than not, it’s dry in Victoria.

So attention Vancouverites - the next time you get tired of all the dreary, rainy winter days – take a quick getaway to Victoria. Chances are, you’ll be able to leisurely stroll the quaint streets of Victoria, sip on a latte and soak up the atmosphere – all without your brolly!

Golf all year in Victoria BC

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Baseball & Father’s day – a perfect match

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Vancouver Canadians player with Accent Inns billboard

Accent Inns BC Hotel chain, proud to sponsor the Vancouver Canadians

Calling all Baseball Fans!

The Team at our Accent Inns Vancouver Airport Hotel is recommending the perfect Father’s Day weekend for all you Baseball fans out there.

The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club will be hosting a pair of pre-season events out at historic Nat Bailey Stadium that will give fans of all ages the chance to enjoy the ballpark this upcoming Father’s Day weekend.

On Saturday, June 19^th, the Canadians will open up the gates to ‘The Nat’ for their first “Movie Night at The Nat” showing the classic baseball movie “Bad News Bears” staring Walter Mathau. This classic film is rated ‘G’ and will be featured on the new Canadians Diamond Vision to all who wish to come and enjoy a movie full of fresh air under the stars.

(...click here for more info on the perfect Father's Day Baseball weekend)

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BC Lions playing closer to Burnaby Hotel

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Empire Fields near the Accent Inn Burnaby Hotel

The Accent Inn Burnaby Hotel will be your best place to stay for BC Lions games this year.

BC’s favorite football team, the BC Lions are heading to the new Empire Field. (....read more about BC Lions package)

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