Markham Royals swept a winning victory over Stoufville Spirits at the home opener held at the Markham arena on September 11th. Comfort Inn Markham was there in full spirit to cheer its home team to the finish! The Royals showed their true strength tying 2-2 after the first period, and finally taking the win with a 5-3 score over the Spirits proving that they really are hockey Royalty! Go Markham Royals!

Markham Royals mascot Reggie with Comfort Inn Markham: Neeraj Kaul, Heather Dougan, Markham Royals mascot Reggie, Bhulesh Lodhia, Hanisha Sharma, Chuck Lodhia

JM Hospitality was a sponsor at the Markham Board of Trade Business Luncheon on Wednesday with Mayor Frank Scarpitti. The Mayor addressed the crowd of over 500 and celebrated the new slogan for the city “Viva Markham!”. The Mayor had much good news to share including the official announcement of York University’s expansion into Markham with a new campus development, and the launch of the Ford’s Supercar in 2017 being manufactured right in Markham. Curt Harnett, former Olympian and Canada’s chef de mission for the Pan Am / Parapan games was also welcomed to the stage to promote the upcoming games, and show support for Canadian’s athletes, as well as president and CEO of TD Bank Tim Hockey, discussing the long standing partnership of TD in Markham. The luncheon ended off with the Mayor and his fellow city councillors joining in a colourful Pan-Am themed conga line.

Hanisha Sharma, Bhulesh Lodhia and Chuck Lodhia with Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti sporting the new Markham Royals jersey.

The Hamilton Red Wings hockey team is moving to Markham and will be renamed The Markham Royals it was announced by the Ontario Junior Hockey League in partnership with the City of Markham. JM Hospitality attended the announcement gathering hosted by Markham’s Mayor Frank Scarpitti at the Markham Centennial Centre which is now the team’s home arena.

Bhulesh and Meera Lodhia with Chris Nasetta – President and CEO of Hilton Worldwide

Bhulesh Lodhia attended the Hilton Garden owner advisory council meeting in Los Angeles to discuss critical items regarding the brand with Chris Nasetta and other key council members.