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Victoria Is World’s Best For Sustainable Tourism
2026/10/14

Victoria has been recognized as the world’s best small city for sustainable tourism by by a notable tourism industry index. The Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index ranked Victoria as the number one city overall with a population less than 200,000 for sustainable tourism. The runners-up to Victoria were Kerry, Ireland in second place and Luzern, Switzerland in third. Based on the criteria assessed for this year’s index, Victoria also ranked highly for destination management with a third-place score of 95.89,…
Plans For New Kelowna Downtown Hotel
2026/10/14

The City of Kelowna is moving forward with plans for a premier waterfront hotel and branded residential project at 289 Queensway in downtown Kelowna. The city plans to partner with one of Marriott International’s acclaimed brands on the downtown project. “This project reflects the momentum and bold investment shaping Kelowna’s waterfront and city,” said Mayor of Kelowna Tom Dyas. “Alongside enhancements to the downtown waterfront, like the recently opened City Park boardwalk and development of a new swim venue,…
Chelsea Toronto Unveils Renewed Brand
2026/10/02

Chelsea Toronto unveils its renewed brand, following a four-year, $85 million hotel-wide transformation. As Canada’s largest hotel, the transformation was built around a simple purpose: Bringing people and the city together. It recognizes that Chelsea serves many kinds of travellers and creates experiences that fit what brings each guest to Toronto. “Chelsea has always meant different things to different people, and that is one of our greatest strengths,” said, Shane Downey, managing director. “Our renewed brand gives us a clearer…
Moxy Calgary Hotel Starts Construction
2026/10/02

Construction of the new Moxy Calgary East Village hotel has begun and completion is expected in 2028. Across five storeys, the Moxy Calgary East Village is planned to bring 131 hotel rooms, communal gathering and fitness spaces, and amenities that can be used by both guests and community members, including a bar, and an outdoor thermal spa. “Moxy Calgary East Village is the third development project to break ground in East Village this year, and we’re thrilled to see…
Synvest Acquires Hotel Portfolio
2026/10/02

Accent Inns and Hotel Zed CEO Mandy Farmer has announced that the companies have been sold to Synvest Group of Companies, with the transition expected to take place at the end of November. The transaction brings together two B.C. based organizations with deep roots in hospitality and a shared commitment to people, culture and exceptional guest experiences. Throughout the process, both parties identified a strong alignment in their values and approach to hospitality, which became an important consideration in…
Shay Ristorante Opens in Toronto
2026/10/01

Lunaro Hospitality and executive chef Justin Friedlich have opened Shay Ristorante at 1055 Yonge Street. Shay Ristorante marks the first restaurant opening for both Friedlich and Lunaro Hospitality. Named after Friedlich’s daughter, Shay Ristorante is a deeply personal expression of his heritage and his story. The idea behind it is simple: every guest should feel like family, as though they were seated at the chef’s own table in his home, but with the elevated care and hospitality of an…
Air Canada Named Best Airline Again
2026/10/01

Air Canada was named the Best Airline in North America at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the second year in a row. It represents the tenth time Air Canada has received this honour since 2010. Presented this year in London, UK, the Skytrax awards, which are based on customer satisfaction surveys of millions of global travellers, also recognized once again the Toronto Air Canada Signature Suite as the World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining for the third…
The Hazelton Hotel Earns AAA Distinction
2026/09/18

The Hazelton Hotel has earned the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation, a highly exclusive honour awarded to only two hotels in North America in 2026, making The Hazelton the only hotel in Canada to receive the distinction this year. The achievement marks another significant milestone for The Hazelton, further strengthening a record of recognition that includes Forbes Five-Star, Two MICHELIN Keys, and the #1 hotel ranking in Toronto on Tripadvisor. Together, these accolades place The Hazelton among the most…
Cvent Scores Five Global Awards
2026/09/18

Cvent announced that it has earned five awards recognizing its leadership in AI across marketing technology, events and travel and customer engagement. Each recognition acknowledges CventIQ, the AI that powers Cvent’s platform that is purpose-built for the events industry and grounded in the signals and workflows that make events perform. The wins across marketing, event management, and hospitality/travel reflect how far Cvent’s platform strategy reaches, spanning every stage of the event lifecycle from initial planning through execution and post-event…
Air Canada Expands Toronto Routes
2026/09/17

Air Canada announced an ongoing network expansion at its Toronto global hub with the addition of four new international routes, plus improvements on two celebrated routes. Beginning in Summer 2027, Air Canada will launch new flights from Toronto to Oslo, Norway; Shannon, Ireland; and Nice, France. The airline is also resuming the Toronto to London-Heathrow Day-tripper service, boosting its Toronto to Shanghai flights to daily, and its new Toronto to Guatemala City flights launching this December will operate year-round.…

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