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InnVest Acquires Hotel Grand Pacific
2026/04/02

InnVest Hotels has acquired the iconic Hotel Grand Pacific, a landmark property located in the heart of downtown Victoria, B.C. The waterfront hotel features 304 guestrooms and occupies a coveted position on Victoria’s Inner Harbour, offering guests access to the city’s top attractions, business district, and cultural experiences. The Hotel Grand Pacific enhances InnVest’s portfolio with its extensive amenities and strong reputation as one of Victoria’s leading hospitality destinations. The property has more than 10,000 square feet of naturally…
Greater Montreal Set to Open New Airport
2026/04/02

YHU Infrastructure Partners (YHU) and MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) will be opening the new terminal on June 15, 2026. The introduction of commercial flights at MET will be a major advantage for Greater Montreal passengers, who can look forward to an accessible, efficient and user-friendly airport. Once open the terminal will the host operations of Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation, offering flights connecting Canadian destinations from coast to coast. The terminal will also be able to welcome…
Cunningham Named Allied Global CEO
2026/04/02

Allied Global Marketing (Allied) announced that Adam Cunningham, previously chief strategy officer, has been appointed global chief executive officer. Kelly Estrella, previously chief of marketing operations, has been promoted to chief operating officer. The appointments position Allied for its next phase of growth as an integrated marketing partner to brands across entertainment, gaming, sports, hospitality, tourism and location-based experiences, combining deep category expertise with proprietary tools, data and applied AI. Cunningham succeeds Clint Kendall, who will become a member…
Rogers Centre Ottawa Partners With Escape Manor
2026/04/01

Rogers Centre Ottawa announced a new partnership with Escape Manor Ottawa, bringing interactive entertainment experiences directly into conferences, meetings, and corporate events. Through this collaboration, event organizers will have the opportunity to integrate custom-designed activities into their programming. These interactive experiences offer a fresh way to enhance traditional meeting formats by incorporating teambuilding, problem-solving, and collaborative challenges that engage attendees and elevate the overall event experience. Conferences and corporate events hosted at Rogers Centre Ottawa will benefit from flexible,…
Savoury Chef Names New GM
2026/04/01

Savoury Chef Catering & Events in Vancouver has appointed industry veteran Kevin Mazzone as its new general manager. A highly respected figure in the city’s hospitality community, Mazzone brings more than two decades of experience to the award-winning catering company. “We’re thrilled to have Kevin join Savoury Chef,” said Anna Wallner, co-owner and president of Savoury Chef. “Kevin’s depth of experience and his thoughtful approach to leadership makes him an incredible addition to our team. As Savoury Chef continues…
YVR Named North America Best Airport Again
2026/03/31

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has once again been named Best Airport in North America as part of the Skytrax World Airport Awards. YVR also stood out among the top airports globally, ranked 11th in Skytrax’s list of the world’s top 20 airports, an increase of three spots from 13th in 2025, and up seven places from 2024. Skytrax is recognized as the world’s premier international airport and aviation awards, with winners determined by votes cast by more than 13-million…
Hotel Association Rebrands as Hotels Canada
2026/03/19

Hotel Association of Canada is introducing a new name and brand identity after more than a century — Hotels Canada. The change aims to better focus on critical industry priorities such as labour challenges, taxation, infrastructure, and tourism policy. The new name and brand identity reflect a modern, united, and forward‑looking hotel industry. Hotels Canada captures the economic leadership and growth of more than 8,300 hotels operating in every community across the country, businesses that support more than 300,000…
Québec City Convention Centre Celebrates 30 Years
2026/03/19

Québec City Convention Centre is celebrating 30 Years. To mark this historic milestone, the centre will roll out a special 2026 program under the theme 30 Years, 30 Activities. Over the coming months, a variety of initiatives will be announced progressively to highlight the centre’s contribution to its community, recognize the people who have helped shape its success, and showcase its history as well as the expertise of its team. This 30th anniversary theme will also be featured during international…
Encore Expands Studio Capabilities
2026/03/19

Encore Canada has expanded its Presentation Stage offering in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, strengthening its studio capabilities in three major Canadian markets with a broader suite of scenic, creative and digital strategic services. The enhanced offering brings greater flexibility, professional-grade production support and end-to-end creative resources to customers producing virtual, hybrid and in-person events, as well as broadcast-quality content. “Our expansion of the Presentation Stage offering gives organizations and creators a consistent, high‑performance studio environment anchored by the full…
Expedia: The Future of Business Travel
2026/03/19

New research from Expedia Group, reveals that travel management companies (TMCs) are highly optimistic about the next three years of business travel – yet many lack confidence in their ability to meet the rising expectations of today’s business travelers. Respondents reported strong optimism (95%) about the next three years of business travel, citing increasing demand and the accelerating return of corporate travel programs. At the same time, the findings show a clear expectation–execution gap. Although traveler expectations have increased…

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