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YYC Reports Record Breaking Year
2024/05/30

The Calgary Airport Authority released its 2023 annual report at its annual general meeting today. The report caps off a record-breaking year for The Authority and highlights its efforts to further position YYC Calgary International Airport as one of North America’s leading hubs for connectivity. “2023 was a year of significant growth and renewal,” said Chris Dinsdale, president and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority. “We saw astounding growth in guest numbers, flight partnerships and non-stop routes from YYC.…
Canadian Event Awards Winners Honoured
2024/05/30

The Canadian Event Awards Gala, presented by Chair-man Mills, was held at the beautiful La Primavera Event Space. Four hundred event professionals from across Canada attended. The 2024 Canadian Event Awards winners are: Best Event By An In-House Team (Venue, Corporate or NFP) ♦ Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Toronto, ON, Toronto Maple Leafs Outdoor Practice Best Event by an Association Board or Committee ♦ TIAO – Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, Toronto, ON, Ontario Tourism Summit 2023 Best…
Destination Canada Launches Tourism Strategy
2024/05/17

Destination Canada is launching its new tourism strategy, ‘A World of Opportunity‘ which sets a firm focus on transforming the sector and catapulting Canada back into the top seven global destinations by 2030. Destination Canada president and CEO, Marsha Walden, and The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism, officially presented the tourism roadmap designed to increase Canada’s global competitiveness and bring in up to $160 billion in annual revenue by 2030, transcending the traditional constraints that currently cap the tourism industry’s potential at $140…
Montreal Mon Lapin Voted Top Restaurant
2024/05/17

Montreal’s Mon Lapin was named the top restaurant in the annual Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants rankings. The restaurant jumped from 6th to 1st place, ahead of Toronto’s Alo and Published On Main, from Vancouver, which ranked first last year. This is the third time that a Quebec restaurant has taken the top spot. “There simply isn’t anywhere else in the world one would wish to have a restaurant; Montreal is magical! It’s thanks to the discerning and curious clientele that the culinary…
Four Seasons Toronto Unveils New Rooms
2024/05/17

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto has completed an extensive, multimillion dollar guest room renovation, enhancing the luxury experience for its guests from around the world. With a focus on elevating comfort, functionality, and aesthetic appeal, the redesign encompasses all 259 guest rooms including 42 suites within the hotel. “We have an unwavering commitment to providing guests and residents with the best luxury experience in Toronto, and this fresh, holistic update has surpassed all expectations,” said Shahid Khan, owner of Four Seasons…
Porter Increases Summer Flights From TO
2024/05/16

Porter Airlines is scheduled to offer travellers its most substantial summer schedule to date, featuring up to 176 daily flights to 27 destinations across North America taking off from Toronto. These flights will offer more passengers an elevated economy experience to more destinations than ever before. By August, Porter will be the third-largest carrier flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport, with up to 74 daily flights to 16 destinations across Canada and the United States. Every flight from Toronto-Pearson…
Choice Hotels Partners with Green Key
2024/05/16

In a significant move to bolster sustainability within the hospitality industry, Green Key Global has partnered with Choice Hotels Canada, one of the country’s leading hotel franchisors. This collaboration extends preferential access to Green Key Global’s esteemed sustainability certification program to Canadian properties. “I am thrilled to witness the extension of our sustainability certification program to Choice Hotels Canada. This partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility,” said Anick Levesque, managing director, Green Key Global.…
BCHA Top Talent Recognized at Gala
2024/05/16

The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) announced the outstanding winners of the 2024 BCHA Awards of Excellence. Celebrated by industry peers and leaders at the BCHA Awards of Excellence Gala at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, this year’s winners represent the top talent in the hospitality sector in BC. Among 22 esteemed finalists, seven individuals, businesses, and properties were honoured for their commitment to excellence in the industry. “Reflecting on the remarkable achievements of the 2024 BCHA Awards of Excellence nominees,…
Hotel Construction Pipeline Hits New High
2024/05/03

Canada’s hotel pipeline reached a new high in both the number of projects and number of rooms under construction, according to industry analysts Lodging Econometrics (LE). Their latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Canada for the first quarter of this year shows there were 314 projects and 39,628 rooms in the total pipeline. The new project count represents an 11 per cent increase in project counts, year over year, while the room count is 5 per cent than a…
OIAA CEO Mark Laroche Retires
2024/05/03

Mark Laroche, president and CEO, of the Ottawa International Airport Authority (OIAA) announced his retirement after 12 years. “These years have been incredibly rewarding and challenging. I’m proud of the accomplishments we have achieved as a team and I’m grateful for the support I’ve received from the board of directors, city officials, and, of course, the entire Airport Authority team. We weathered some rough storms over the years, including the pandemic and economic instability, but YOW continues to thrive…

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