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Sarkar Joins JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka
2025/11/14

Saurav Sarkar has been appointed as the new executive chef at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka in Ontario. The year-round luxury resort set on a granite bluff overlooks Lake Rosseau. Sarkar brings more than decade of experience from Michelin-starred restaurants and five-star hotels across Canada, Belgium and Australia. His refined approach to cuisine — where innovation meets authenticity — celebrates the finest locally sourced ingredients, presented with elegance and intention. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Australia, Sarkar…
Canada’s Hotel Construction Surges
2025/11/13

The Canadian hotel industry is experiencing significant growth with a 49 per cent surge in projects scheduled to begin construction within the next 12 months. The pipeline is primarily driven by Ontario, which accounts for the majority of projects and rooms, followed by British Columbia and Quebec. According to the latest Canada Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of 2025’s third quarter, the total country’s pipeline reached 333 projects with 44,659 rooms, representing…
New Executive Chef at Maestro Culinaire
2025/11/13

The Québec City Convention Centre and its exclusive food service partner, Maestro Culinaire, announced the appointment of Cédric St-Pierre as their new executive chef. A graduate of the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ), St-Pierre first came to public attention on the TV show Les chefs! (2015), where he reached the semi-finals. He went on to lead the kitchens of several prestigious establishments in Montréal and the Laurentians, including Hôtel Place d’Armes (Terrasse Place d’Armes, banquets, Brasserie…
GES Launches Show Ready – The Edit
2025/11/13

Global Experience Specialists (GES) has launched Show Ready – The Edit, a new chapter in its Show Ready collection. Created for exhibitors who want to combine larger, more expressive design with smarter sustainability, The Edit redefines what modular exhibiting can be — beautifully crafted, endlessly adaptable, and circular by design. Building on the success of the original Show Ready range, which gave brands an accessible, design-led route to market, The Edit introduces a more sophisticated aesthetic, a refined materials…
Flair Expands Domestic Flights in 2026
2025/10/31

Flair is expanding its Canadian network in spring 2026 with new and returning routes linking Toronto (YYZ) with St. John’s (YYT) and Moncton (YQM), and Vancouver (YVR) with Montreal (YUL). “By reintroducing popular routes like Toronto–St. John’s (YYZ–YYT) and Vancouver–Montreal (YVR–YUL), and adding a new connection between Toronto and Moncton (YYZ–YQM), we’re giving Canadians even more ways to explore this incredible country without stretching their budgets,” said Maciej Wilk, CEO of Flair Airlines. Providing coast-to-coast access has always been…
New Facility Operator for Prospera Place
2025/10/30

Oak View Group Canada (OVG) has been selected as the facility operator for Prospera Place and MNP Place under the City of Kelowna’s ownership beginning in 2029, to extend the life of the venues and ensure they continue serving the community. Contract negotiations are now underway to finalize the new operator agreement. “We are committed to ensuring that Prospera Place remains a vibrant and essential venue for our residents and visitors,” said Derek Edstrom, divisional director, Partnership and Investments.…
Aeroplan Partners with DINR
2025/10/30

Aeroplan has partnered with DINR, a fast-growing female-led Canadian startup offering exclusive and same-day reservations at the country’s top restaurants, along with curated culinary experiences. “Together with DINR, we’re opening doors for Aeroplan Members to experience some of Canada’s most exciting restaurants in the same way they explore the world – with ease, exclusivity, and unforgettable moments,” said Scott O’Leary, vice president, of Loyalty & Product at Air Canada. “We’re excited to connect our members with the very best…
Oak View, LEG Form Joint Venture
2025/10/30

Oak View Group and Liberty Entertainment Group announced the launch of their joint venture, Liberty Oak View Entertainment (LOVE). The new company will provide innovative, full-service hospitality and catering solutions to sports, entertainment, and event venues across Canada. Launched at Rogers Stadium in June, the partnership marks the start of a broader effort to enhance hospitality experiences nationwide. The collaboration combines Liberty Entertainment Group’s deep regional insight and expertise with Oak View Group’s global operational capacity to deliver locally…
Baan Lao Fine Thai Earns World Best Again
2025/10/29

Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine has been named Canada’s Best Restaurant at the 2025 World Culinary Awards – for the second consecutive year. This consecutive win makes Baan Lao the first Canadian restaurant to receive the award twice. Previous national recipients have included St. Lawrence, Toqué! and Alo, alongside international winners such as Le Bernardin and Atelier Crenn. Led by chef-proprietor Nutcha Phanthoupheng, a former nurse and cancer researcher from Thailand, Baan Lao has built a global reputation for…
Halifax Convention Centre Named World’s Greatest
2025/10/28

The Halifax Convention Centre was named the “World’s Greatest Convention Centre” by the TV program, World’s Greatest, which airs on Bloomberg Network. The episode aired in September. World’s Greatest put the spotlight on the venue, Halifax, and Nova Scotia, and gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the unique programs and features of the region’s largest meeting and convention space. Since opening in 2018, the Halifax Convention Centre has successfully hosted nearly 1,000 events, welcomed more than half a million…

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