Travelers planning a trip to Toronto or exploring the city can now rely on 6ix, an AI travel genius that can provide instant answers to any and all travel or tourism questions about the city. Destination Toronto recently launched the new feature at DestinationToronto.com as well as on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook using GuideGeek artificial intelligence technology from Matador Network. Named in a nod to the city’s nickname, “The Six” – a reference to the six boroughs of Toronto…
Atlific Hotels announced the Hotel Dene & Conference Centre has joined its extensive portfolio of managed properties, bringing its exceptional hospitality management expertise to the heart of Cold Lake, Alberta. This full-service hotel and conference centre is located conveniently along Highway 28 adjacent to Casino Dene in close proximity to the heart of downtown Cold Lake. Authentic and welcoming, the hotel offers travelers modern accommodation that reflect the area’s rich Indigenous heritage. “We are thrilled to welcome Hotel Dene and…
Victoria topped Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the best small cities in the world for the second year in a row. The waterfront capital of British Columbia placed ahead of other notable destinations, including San Sebastian, Spain; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; Florence, Italy; and Salzburg, Austria. “We are humbled and grateful to be recognized for a second time as the number one Small City in the World by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler,” said Paul Nursey, CEO…
Chef Raena Narae Lee from Delta Hotels Toronto was the pastry winner at the Marriott Masters of the Craft Competition. Masters of the Craft is a culinary, beverage and pastry competition designed to foster creativity and innovation while highlighting exceptional chefs and bartenders within the company’s food, beverage and pastry community. Pastry was a new addition to the competition this year, bringing attention to a space that has extraordinary talent across the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of brands. Over the…
The City of Hamilton and TradePort International Corporation have finalized an agreement worth $400 million to develop and expand John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The investment aims to transform the airport’s infrastructure, including expanding and enhancing passenger terminal buildings, upgrading cargo facilities, enhancing taxiways and aprons, and achieving net zero carbon by 2030. “This investment marks a significant milestone in Hamilton’s future,” said Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath. “Our airport is a vital transportation hub and a key driver…
Live Nation Canada unveiled plans for Rogers Stadium, a new seasonal outdoor concert venue set to open in summer 2025 at YZD (formerly Downsview Airport Lands). With a capacity of 50,000, Rogers Stadium will become Toronto and the GTA’s largest purpose-built music venue hosting fans and artists from around the world. Built as a unique open-air experience, the facility will become one of Canada’s newest landmark concert destinations. “The number of stadium-level acts touring today is unprecedented, with more acts…
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary. For four decades, the MTCC has hosted world-class events in the heart of Toronto that inspire innovation, create connections, and contribute to the success of the city and region. The centre has generated an estimated $9.2 billion in economic impact since 1984, more than any other convention centre in Canadian history. The anniversary marks a proud moment for the centre. “We are proud to celebrate the centre’s 40-year…
The Michelin Guide has recognized 11 B.C. hotels among the 33 outstanding hotels in Canada with One, Two, and Three Key distinctions. Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge was one of only two properties in Canada to receive the Three Keys honour in 2024 and one of just 10 properties in the United States, Mexico and Canada to be awarded the prestigious status in this, the inaugural Michelin Keys selection dedicated to the region. Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge general manager Sarah Cruse said…
Travellers flying domestically through Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will now enjoy a smoother, faster security screening experience. Checkpoint ABC is using cutting-edge CATSA Plus Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray equipment, making YVR the first airport in Canada to use this advanced security screening technology. YVR invested $30 million to expand and modernize the space with travellers in mind and reflect our commitment to blending functionality with our unique sense of place. With the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA) new…
Four new hotels are set to open in Ottawa in the next three years that will elevate its event and conference appeal. The opening of AC by Marriott, Moxy, Renaissance and Hard Rock Hotel will offer state-of-the-art facilities and accommodations. “Ottawa has, in recent years, solidified its position as a premier destination for conferences and events,” Lesley Pincombe, Ottawa Tourism’s vice president, business and major events. “The addition of these four hotels will not only ramp up our city’s…
