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Tourism Boom: How Hotels Can Maximize Savings with the Right GPO Partner

Tourism Boom: How Hotels Can Maximize Savings with the Right GPO Partner

June 26, 2025
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Tourism in Canada is growing fast. This rise is a big chance for hotels and resorts, but it also brings some challenges.

Statistics Canada says that tourism spending in 2024 went up by 3.6%. Spending by international visitors is now 92% of what it was before the pandemic.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said that travel and tourism helped Canada's economy by adding $182 billion in 2024. This also supported 1.84 million jobs.

With this resurgence comes increased pressure on hotels to deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences at scale. More guests mean higher demand for everything from food and beverages to linens, amenities, and cleaning supplies. For procurement teams, managing this volume while controlling costs is no small feat.

That’s where a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) like Entegra can make a significant impact.

Procurement Support That Powers 

Entegra is a global group purchasing organization. It has more than $42 billion in buying power. It helps many hospitality clients in North America.

For hotels and resorts, Entegra delivers real, measurable savings through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and expert support.

By leveraging Entegra’s contracts, properties can unlock savings of up to 30%* on essential categories, including:

  • Food and beverage
  • Housekeeping supplies
  • Linens and textiles
  • Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E)
  • Maintenance and repair products
  • Temporary labor and training services

Entegra’s procurement solutions are designed specifically for hospitality, helping hotels streamline purchasing while maintaining quality and consistency across all departments.

 

Tools That Drive Efficiency

Entegra goes beyond traditional buying power. Entegra provides hotel operators insights  into spending, compliance, and product performance empowering procurement teams to make data-driven decisions. This level of visibility is crucial in an industry where cost control and guest satisfaction must go hand in hand.

What’s more, Entegra supports its clients with hands-on advisory services to identify missed savings opportunities, introduce new products or vendors, and align purchasing with sustainability and brand goals.

Sustainable and Scalable Solutions

Today’s hotel guests are more environmentally conscious than ever. 

Entegra helps clients achieve sustainability goals. They provide eco-friendly products and tools to reduce waste, like Leanpath. They also partner with diverse and local suppliers.

These initiatives not only improve operational impact, they also enhance guest satisfaction and brand reputation.

Why Hotels Should Act Now

Canada's tourism is growing quickly. Hotels need to respond fast. They must increase their services, manage costs, and meet what guests expect.

 Whether you're an independent boutique hotel or part of a larger chain, partnering with a GPO like Entegra can help you:

  • Maximize savings across your supply chain
  • Simplify procurement processes
  • Enhance efficiency and sustainability
  • Improve operational performance

There are no membership fees and no barriers to entry—just savings, support, and smart procurement.

Final Thought

As Canada welcomes more travelers, the hotels that succeed will be those who prepare today. 

With Entegra's GPO services for hospitality, your property can grow. You will get better prices, better partners, and better results.

Start saving with Entegra today, because the right procurement strategy makes all the difference.

 

*Savings based when compared to supplier list prices.