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Calgary Unveils First Office-to-Hotel Conversion: A Sustainable Vision

6/20/2025

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Calgary's Element by Westin opened on June 19, 2025, as the city's first office-to-hotel conversion, featuring 226 suites and a rooftop bar.
The project, backed by a $9.9 million city incentive, focuses on sustainability and aims for net-zero goals, reducing construction waste significantly.
Mayor Jyoti Gondek praised the conversion for revitalizing downtown and boosting Calgary's hospitality sector and tax revenue.

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Story summary

Calgary's Element by Westin opened on June 19, 2025, as the city's first office-to-hotel conversion, featuring 226 suites and a rooftop bar.
The project, backed by a $9.9 million city incentive, focuses on sustainability and aims for net-zero goals, reducing construction waste significantly.
Mayor Jyoti Gondek praised the conversion for revitalizing downtown and boosting Calgary's hospitality sector and tax revenue.