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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Canad Inns founder Leo Ledohowski remembered as 'icon of the industry'
Canad Inns founder Leo Ledohowski left a tremendous legacy on Manitoba's hospitality industry, business and political leaders said Tuesday as they shared memories of the late hotelier. The cause of Ledohowski's death and his age are unclear. Canad Inns has nine locations in Manitoba and one in North Dakota. "The best hoteliers do something very special for a community; they create an unforgettable sense of place, and sense of welcome," Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). "Leo achieved this with stunning success, so that people always felt at home and always wanted to return: and all Winnipeggers have benefited from what he accomplished." Community advocate His post said Canad Innss is one of Manitoba's largest employers and is the 14th-largest hotel chain in the country. Gillingham said Ledohowski was a community advocate who supported local causes, including Partners in the Park, the Health Sciences Centre Foundation and the United Way of Winnipeg. Michael Juce, president and CEO of the Manitoba Hotel Association, said Ledohowski's death was a huge loss for the industry. Juce said Ledohowski was a member of the association for decades and volunteered as a board member. The Canad Inns founder was always quick to offer to help out, Juce said, pointing to Ledohowski's efforts to grow the industry and the wider community it serves. "He had a tremendous impact, tremendous legacy and [he's] an icon of the industry," Juce said. Ledohowski also served on the board of the Hotel Association of Canada and the Business Council of Manitoba. The council's president and CEO, Bram Strain, said Ledohowski was a very active member for two decades, leaving a lasting impact on the province's business community. "Leo was a great man who cared a great deal about the community, the business community, the social fabric of our city and our province," Strain said. "He's going to be missed." Ledohowski became a member of the Order of Manitoba in 2022. In a post on X, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Ledohowski was a "great business leader in Manitoba and a trailblazer in Canada's hospitality industry" and a "generous community builder whose impact will be felt for generations."
CBC
5 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Canad Inn founder Leo Ledohowski remembered as 'icon of the industry'
Social Sharing Canad Inn founder Leo Ledohowski left a tremendous legacy on Manitoba's hospitality industry, business and political leaders said Tuesday as they shared memories of the late hotelier. The cause of Ledohowski's death and his age are unclear. Canad Inn has nine locations in Manitoba and one in North Dakota. "The best hoteliers do something very special for a community; they create an unforgettable sense of place, and sense of welcome," Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). "Leo achieved this with stunning success, so that people always felt at home and always wanted to return: and all Winnipeggers have benefited from what he accomplished." Community advocate His post said Canad Inns is one of Manitoba's largest employers and is the 14th-largest hotel chain in the country. Gillingham said Ledohowski was a community advocate who supported local causes, including Partners in the Park, the Health Sciences Centre Foundation and the United Way of Winnipeg. Michael Juce, president and CEO of the Manitoba Hotel Association, said Ledohowski's death was a huge loss for the industry. Juce said Ledohowski was a member of the association for decades and volunteered as a board member. The Canad Inn founder was always quick to offer to help out, Juce said, pointing to Ledohowski's efforts to grow the industry and the wider community it serves. "He had a tremendous impact, tremendous legacy and [he's] an icon of the industry," Juce said. Ledohowski also served on the board of the Hotel Association of Canada and the Business Council of Manitoba. The council's president and CEO, Bram Strain, said Ledohowski was a very active member for two decades, leaving a lasting impact on the province's business community. "Leo was a great man who cared a great deal about the community, the business community, the social fabric of our city and our province," Strain said. "He's going to be missed." Ledohowski became a member of the Order of Manitoba in 2022.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canad Inns hotels founder Ledohowski dies
Leo Ledohowski, the founder of the Canad Inns hotel chain, has died. Bram Strain, chief executive officer of the Business Council of Manitoba, made the announcement in a mass email late Tuesday morning, calling Ledohowski 'a pillar of leadership and service.' 'Leo was a visionary entrepreneur who transformed the hospitality experience in Manitoba. Under his leadership, Canad Inns evolved into the province's largest hotel chain,' the email states. WAYNE GLOWACKI / FREE PRESS FILES Canad Inns founder and chairman Leo Ledohowski, seen here at the opening gala of the Metropolitan Entertainment Centre in November 2012, has died. 'Leo's contributions extended far beyond business. He was a passionate advocate for community development, serving on the boards of the Bank of Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada, and receiving numerous accolades, including the Order of Manitoba and the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Manitoba.' Ledohowski, who was in his early 80s when he died, served on the board of the Manitoba Hotel Association for more than 25 years and on the board of the Hotel Association of Canada for 20 years. He is a former director of the Business Council of Manitoba's board and served as honorary consul of Ukraine to Manitoba. 'He valued the opportunity to collaborate with fellow leaders and was proud to contribute to the province's economic and social well-being,' the email states. 'Leo's legacy is one of bold vision, tireless dedication and heartfelt generosity. He leaves behind a lasting imprint on our city and province, and we honour his memory by continuing the work he so passionately championed. Wednesdays Sent weekly from the heart of Turtle Island, an exploration of Indigenous voices, perspectives and experiences. Canad Inns owns and operates nine hotels in Manitoba — seven in Winnipeg, one in Portage la Prairie and one in Brandon — and one in Grand Forks, N.D. Canad Inns also owns and operates other businesses, including the Radisson hotel and Metropolitan Entertainment Centre downtown, and nine Tavern United restaurants and bars. fpcity@
