Accent Inns Blog

Sure, we thought about coming up with a new and exciting name for our blog: Ol’ Bloggy Blog.
The Duck Stops Here. Kevin.

But at the end of the day, our Google experts said that if people are looking for our blog, they aren’t going to search “The Duck Stops Here”. Or sadly, “Kevin”.

So, welcome to the Accent Inns Blog, where we’ll post stories about what’s going on in our hotels, at our locations, and more.

(By the way, if you do come up with a great name for the blog, let us know—and then we’ll let our experts know, who will let Google and Bing and all the other search engines know. You know?)

Family Businesses: The Secrets of Successful Succession Part 1

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 Read the rest of this entry »

February 28th, 2011 by Mandy Farmer President CEO of Accent Inns in Confessions of a CEO

First Time Salmon Art Show and Charity Auction

The Pacific Salmon Foundation and the Sandbar Restaurant on Granville Island are getting together to raise money and support salmon restoration and regeneration with a charitable “Salmon Art Show” on Wednesday, March 2. The show will provide an opportunity to purchase striking images of salmon in their natural B.C. habitat. For anyone who has purchased Read the rest of this entry »

February 21st, 2011 in Community

35 Years and Counting for Victoria’s Flowers

2011 marks the 35th anniversary of the Annual Flower Count in Victoria, aptly called the City of Gardens! The Flower Count takes place March 1 – 7, 2011 and is a friendly competition between the communities that make up Greater Victoria to see which one is the “Bloomingest Community”.  The total amount of blossoms are Read the rest of this entry »

February 14th, 2011 by Joan Murrell in Travel

Big Prizes for Pink in the Rink – Feb 4th

It’s time to buy those tickets as the Victoria Salmon Kings host the 4th annual Pink in the Rink night! Brand new pink jerseys, live auctions and over $7,000 in giveaways highlight annual event supporting the BC Cancer Foundation! Victoria, BC – The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, Read the rest of this entry »

January 27th, 2011 in News

SALMON KINGS AUCTIONING OFF ELTON JOHN TICKETS

Accent Inns are proud to be a sponsor of the Victoria Salmon Kings and BC Cancer Foundation’s Pink in the Rink event. Fantastic prizes will be available to win during the game but some exciting news prior…….. SALMON KINGS AUCTIONING OFF ELTON JOHN TICKETS TO SUPPORT BC CANCER FOUNDATION Bid for two tickets to see Read the rest of this entry »

January 25th, 2011 in Sports