Press Release Air Canada said today it has begun offering next-generation, satellite connectivity on its wide-body international fleet with the introduction of Air Canada wifi provided by Gogo. Starting with flights operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the new service will be the fastest available on any Canadian airline and makes Air Canada the first Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to stream TV and movies in-flight through the internet. “Air Canada customers on international wide-body flights will have access to the fastest internet…
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MPI to collaborate with NYU to develop inclusion-focused educational programming
Press Release Meeting Professionals International announced today during its 2018 World Education Congress it will develop new education and resources to help meeting planners design more inclusive experiences. As part of this initiative, the association is collaborating with the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality to conduct a research study that will examine tactics, which can be utilized to make all attendees at meetings and conferences feel welcome through inclusive event design. Following completion of…
MPI Partners with Indiana University to enhance CMM program
Meeting Professionals International recently announced it is collaborating with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, its executive education program, and the IUPUI Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management to enhance and deliver MPI’s Certificate in Meeting Management program. The announcement was made during the association’s 2018 World Education Congress (WEC18), which concludes today in Indianapolis. MPI selected Indiana University following an intense three-month exploratory process, which entailed market research and a request for proposals targeting universities recommended by…
Montreal taps into a promising tourist market with new direct flights to Tokyo
Press Release Tourisme Montréal is very pleased to mark the inaugural Air Canada flight between Tokyo and Montreal. The new direct flight is great news for Montreal’s tourism industry as it promises to generate significant benefits over time. Tourisme Montréal anticipates that the number of Japanese tourists coming to the city will grow by 48 per cent in 2018. This boost will outpace the projected 6.1 per cent growth in the overseas market. The number of Japanese tourists coming to Montreal is expected to…
Air Canada celebrates the launch of seasonal service to Ireland from Montreal
Press Release The arrival of flight Air Canada 818 at Dublin Airport, Ireland, this morning marks the successful launch of non-stop service between Montreal and Dublin. Flights will be operated until October 12, 2018, using Air Canada’s newest single-aisle aircraft, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 featuring a Premium Economy and Economy cabin configuration. “Capitalizing on the growing traffic between Canada and Ireland, we are pleased to inaugurate Montreal–Dublin flights,” said Benjamin Smith, president passenger airlines at Air Canada. “Air Canada will offer the best market coverage of any carrier…
WestJet launches first flight to the City of Light
Press Release WestJet today connected Atlantic Canada to the City of Light, with its inaugural flight between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The flight landed in France at 10:00 a.m. local time. “This is a historic day for WestJet as we touch down on the European mainland for the first time,” said Tim Croyle, WestJet Interim Executive Vice-President, Commercial. “This new service reinforces our confidence in Atlantic Canada and our ongoing support of Nova Scotia’s tourism and economic development objectives outlined in its Atlantic Gateway initiative. Paris is…
Study of 17 major Canadian events backs up request for federal program dedicated events industry
Press Release A new economic impact study of 17 major Canadian events published today shows that Festivals and Major Events Canada’s request for the federal government to establish a program dedicated to the growth of the events industry is more relevant and timely than ever. The KPMG study estimates that a group of 17 events generated a combined $290.8 million in economic benefits (added value at market prices). This calculation is based on $396.4 million in eligible expenditures (operations and tourist). The study estimates…
Alaska Airlines awarded top ranking in J.D. Power Satisfaction Study
Press Release For the 11th year in a row, Alaska Airlines is proud to be recognized as the highest ranked airline in customer satisfaction among traditional carriers in the J.D. Power 2018 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. “To earn this award for 11 years is a fantastic tribute to our people, especially as we worked to integrate two airlines,” said Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden. “On behalf of the entire leadership team, I would like to thank all 23,400 Alaska and Horizon employees and our…
Choice Hotels honours top franchisees at annual Premier Awards
Press Release Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s largest hotel companies, recently announced the winners of its Premier Awards at the company’s annual convention in Las Vegas. The elite designations, Premier Hotelier, Premier Legacy and Premier Developer, distinguished three of the company’s top franchisees from 2017: Hospitality Asset Management Company (Premier Hotelier), Magnolia Hospitality Group (Premier Legacy), and Filmore Capital Partners (Premier Developer). “Our Premier Award winners represent the dedication to service and innovation in which Choice Hotels and…
Nestled in Western Honduras, Copán will be the ideal venue for your 2019 events
Press Release With neoclassical architecture, narrow cobblestone streets and its proximity to the Copán Ruinas, the “Athens of the Maya World,” meeting planners should look no further than Copán, Honduras, to host their next event. This picturesque setting in the mountainous western region of the Central American country has everything needed to create an event meeting goers will not soon forget, and to accommodate larger groups, is set to debut a brand new convention centre early next year. Marina Copán hotel…
