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Pinnacle Award Winners Revealed
2023/09/07

KML has announced the recipient of its 2023 Pinnacle Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s Rosanna Caira Lifetime Achievement Award is being presented posthumously to Peter Oliver, co-founder of Oliver & Bonacini. Oliver was a respected leader who shaped and influenced the foodservice-and-hospitality industry in innumerable ways. He was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in May 2021 and passed away in September 2022. Oliver’s remarkable career in the hospitality industry spanned 45 years, during which time he set the…
Business Travel Spending To Accelerate
2023/09/07

Worldwide spending on business travel will top pre-pandemic levels next year and accelerate to nearly $1.8 trillion in 2027, according to the Global Business Travel Association’s annual outlook. The GBTA Business Travel Outlook (BTI) is an annual exhaustive forecast of business travel spending and growth covering 72 countries and 44 industries. The global business travel industry has rebounded at a more accelerated rate than expected just a year ago and is now expected to surpass its pre-pandemic spending level…
Porter Offers Daily Florida Flights
2023/08/25

Porter Airlines is launching daily service to the U.S., covering Florida with five destinations this fall. Service includes Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), and Tampa (TPA); as well as Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), and Orlando (MCO). All routes begin with one daily, roundtrip flight. Canadians represent the largest group of international travellers to Florida, and now they can choose to fly with the only…
Casa Madera Names Executive Chef
2023/08/25

Daniele Pisanu is the new executive chef at Casa Madera in Toronto. Pisanu has been the sous chef there since its opening in April 2022. Having drawn inspiration from his travels across the globe, Pisanu has become an expert in seamlessly fusing worldly cuisines while ensuring his love for cooking remains at the core of his creations. His experiences have translated into creating meticulously designed dishes that have been implemented into Casa Madera’s menu, offering guests a taste of…
Two New IHG Hotels Open in Ontario
2023/08/25

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of two new Ontario hotels, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto Airport South and Holiday Inn Express Strathroy. As airport passenger traffic is projected to grow at 3.1 per cent per year, the demand for airport-adjacent hotels and accommodations is expected to be higher than ever. The new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto Airport South is located just five minutes from Pearson Airport offering easy airport access to incoming…
ITBC Unveils Five-Year Plan
2023/08/24

Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) has released Strengthening Our Roots and Branches: Corporate Strategy 2023-2027 – a five-year plan that is proactive to the increased interest in Indigenous tourism from Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs. The strategy is committed to renewed partnerships, organizational structure and will focus on key areas that will create a healthy, sustainable and prosperous Indigenous cultural tourism sector in B.C. ITBC’s five-year plan intends to uplift Indigenous tourism in B.C. beyond full recovery from the pandemic, with dedicated measures…
Inn at Laurel Point Earns Recognition
2023/08/24

Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria, B.C. has been recognized with a Biosphere Sustainable certification from the Responsible Tourism Institute. This world-renowned credential for destinations and businesses guarantees the needs of travellers are cohesively met across environmental, economic, and socio-cultural arenas. The Responsible Tourism Institute’s ranking system also ensures that Biosphere Sustainable certification aligns with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Inn at Laurel Point, a leading B.C. carbon-neutral hotel since 2009, is now part of the global…
Canadians Dominate ILEA Esprit Awards
2023/08/24

The International Live Events Association (ILEA) celebrated the winners of its 2023 ILEA Esprit Awards at The St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio in August. The ILEA Esprit Awards program is a globally recognized awards competition that honours the exceptional professional achievements of individuals and organizations from across the ILEA membership, representing all facets of the event. For more than 20 years, the ILEA Esprit Awards program has been one of the most dynamic multi-disciplinary events industry awards programs,…
Gordon Ramsay Enters Canadian Market
2023/08/11

Great Canadian Entertainment has announced a ground-breaking partnership with Gordon Ramsay North America. The entertainment company is bringing the acclaimed chef’s culinary offerings to its casinos and resorts in Canada. The collaboration will introduce multiple dining experiences to the Canadian market. This fall, Gordon Ramsay Burger is set to open its doors at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, and Gordon Ramsay Steak will follow next year at River Rock Casino Resort, marking the introduction of both brands to the Canadian marketplace. This partnership marks a significant milestone…
Choice Hotels Adds Cvent Instant Book
2023/08/11

Cvent and Choice Hotels International are rolling out Cvent Instant Book across Choice’s portfolio of franchised hotels. The new direct booking integration, available later in Q3, offers a simplified booking experience for meeting planners to easily find and book guest room blocks online at Choice Hotels properties, streamlining what can traditionally be a cumbersome, manual process. Hotels joining the Choice distribution engine after the acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas will gain access to Cvent Instant Book soon. Planners can…

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