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Travel Leaders Network Wins Navigator Award
2026/10/29

Travel Leaders Network has received the Air Canada Vacations Prestige Partner Program Navigator Award, recognizing the collective sales and performance of its advisor community. ACV’s newly established Prestige Partner Program recognizes top-performing travel partners contracted with the tour operator. Recipients must meet performance and scoring criteria, with TLN’s recognition reflecting results across its advisor network. “This award reflects the collective strength, dedication and performance of our advisor network, as well as the value of our strong industry partnerships,” said…
Destination Partnership to Strengthen Advocacy
2026/10/29

Destinations International (DI) and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) announced a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration and advocacy for Canada’s destination organization sector. The partnership is expected to strengthen industry advocacy by supporting a coordinated approach to communicating the economic, social and community benefits of the visitor economy to policymakers and other stakeholders. The Canadian Destinations Leadership Council (CDLC), which consists of representatives of DI’s 70 plus Canadian destination organization members, played a key role…
BWH Rebrands to WorldHotels
2026/10/28

BWH Hotels announced a comprehensive rebrand, bringing more than 4,000 hotels and 18 brands under a single loyalty program and global masterbrand, WorldHotels. The move is designed to strengthen portfolio awareness, create greater clarity for travelers and hotel owners and accelerate growth through a unified platform and enhanced digital capabilities, while delivering a guest experience that’s powered by local expertise. “We have a hotel for virtually every travel occasion, but many travelers only know a portion of our portfolio,”…
Porter Airlines Celebrates 20 Years
2026/10/28

Porter Airlines is celebrating its 20th birthday. During two decades of innovation and growth, the airline has reshaped Canada’s competitive aviation landscape by offering travellers a meaningful alternative and introducing a new standard of customer service. Porter was initially established at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, where it continues to enhance regional connectivity across Eastern Canada and key U.S. destinations. This complements an expanding North American presence at key locations, such as Toronto-Pearson, Hamilton, London, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax.…
Baan Lao Named North America’s Best Restaurant
2026/10/27

Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine has been named North America’s Best Restaurant 2026 at the World Culinary Awards – the first Canadian restaurant to win the title. It was also named Canada’s Best Restaurant for the third consecutive year. The 20-seat destination restaurant, set on the waterfront in the historic fishing village of Steveston, in Richmond, B.C., south of Vancouver, topped a category that included 22 Canadian and 18 U.S. nominees. Previous North American title holders have included French…
Burnaby Recognized For Innovative Event Planning
2026/10/27

The City of Burnaby has been recognized with a Creative Cities Impact Award in the Special Events Process category for its innovative approach to event planning, coordination and safety. The award recognizes the city’s efforts to improve event planning and service delivery through stronger internal processes and cross-departmental collaboration. By streamlining event approvals and supporting consistent event safety practices, Burnaby has strengthened its ability to deliver safe and welcoming community events. As one of British Columbia’s most vibrant and…
Rimrock Banff Officially Reopens
2026/10/15

A luxury resort in Banff National Park has officially reopened following a property-wide $115 million transformation. Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection marks the North American debut of Emblems Collection, Accor’s curated luxury collection. A longstanding Banff landmark, the resort has undergone an extensive transformation that reconnects it with its mountain setting, bringing the Emblems philosophy of intimate, character-rich hospitality to the Canadian Rockies. Following an extensive reimagination, the resort has been shaped around a more intimate vision of mountain hospitality.…
Canada’s Top Hotels Earn Condé Nast Traveller Award
2026/10/15

Canada’s top 10 hotels were recognized in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, showcasing the country’s exceptional hospitality, luxury, and unique travel experiences. Voted on by Condé Nast Traveller readers, the annual awards recognize hotels and travel experiences around the world. Leading the list is The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto, renowned for its elegant design, personalized service, and sophisticated atmosphere. Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland and Labrador offers a remarkable remote escape, combining contemporary architecture with dramatic Atlantic…
Air Canada Offers New Business Travel Platform
2026/10/15

Air Canada has announced the launch of Air Canada Embarq, a new self-serve travel management platform designed specifically to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises and non-profit organizations with their business travel needs. Part of Air Canada for Business, Air Canada Embarq brings travel management, tracking and rewards together in one centralized platform, giving businesses a simpler way to manage travel, optimize budgets and support employees on the road. Travellers book directly through aircanada.com, with eligible travel automatically recognized…
SITE Appoints Rebecca Wright as Interim CEO
2026/10/14

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has appointed Rebecca Wright as interim CEO. The appointment follows a comprehensive process led by SITE’s executive committee and affirmed by the SITE international board of directors. Wright succeeds Annette Gregg and will lead the association while a separate search for a permanent CEO takes place. Wright is well known across the SITE community and brings more than 15 years of experience in the incentive travel industry. A former chapter leader and…

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