The Podollan Hospitality Group began with David and Leah Podollan building and opening their first hotel in Fort McMurray Alb ... erta in 1998. Today this independently family-owned business has grown exponentially and continues to raise the bar on hospitality and guest experience. In Fort McMurray the Podollan’s quickly expanded into food and beverage with the opening of the Podollan Pub. The hotel in Salmon Arm, British Columbia was built in 2002, followed by the Podollan Rez-idence in Fort McMurray in 2003, and then in 2006 the Podollan Inn & Spa opened in Grande Prairie and the Rez-idence in Grande Prairie in 2009. Fast forward to 2017, this sophisticated boutique style hotel operation has 3 hotels and 2 rez-idences for extended stays, all totaling 420 rooms, 2 restaurants, 1 pub with 250 seats, one award winning spa, and a recent expansion at the hotels in Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray. Even more exciting for the Podollan team is the new hotel under construction in Grande Prairie, called the Podollan Airport Inn & Rez. This flagship hotel of 170 will have all the luxuries and then some, associated with the Podollan brand. read more