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Air Canada Opens San Francisco Lounge
2023/07/14

Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the airline’s 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S. The modern and exclusive respite, located in Terminal 2, features Air Canada’s first outdoor lounge terrace, together with a range of premium amenities, food and beverages, making the travel experience for eligible customers even more comfortable and convenient before their flights to Canada and beyond. “We’re thrilled to bring our Maple Leaf Lounge experience…
Poon Tip Named Officer of the Order of Canada
2023/07/14

Bruce Poon Tip, the founder of G Adventures, has been honoured as an Officer of the Order of Canada for his extraordinary contributions to Canada and the world. The travel industry veteran is the first person in the industry to receive the title in 34 years. The level of Officer recognizes “achievement and merit of a high degree, especially service to Canada or to humanity at large,” and surpasses the rank of ‘Member’ in the system of Canadian state orders. Poon…
TIAC Applauds Federal Tourism Strategy
2023/07/14

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) applauds the Government of Canada for taking decisive action to support the recovery and long-term growth of Canada’s tourism industry with the unveiling of the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy. The strategy, titled Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every day., aims to build back this once $105 billion industry and solidify Canada’s position as a top global destination. Informed by extensive consultations with various stakeholders, including tourism businesses, industry associations, Indigenous organizations, and…
The Dorian Welcomes New GM
2023/07/13

The Dorian Hotel in Calgary announced Ian Jones is taking the helm as the hotel’s new general manager. “We are thrilled to announce the addition of Ian Jones to our talented team. His expertise and passion for flare flawlessly aligns with our vision of excellence,” says Erin Richter, director of sales and marketing. “We are confident that Ian’s contributions will further enhance our guests’ experiences and solidify our position as Calgary’s premier lifestyle destination.” With more than 35 years of…
Choice Hotels Adds New Directors
2023/07/13

Choice Hotels Canada has added two new hires to its development team. Both directors of franchise development, Shawn Campbell now oversees British Columbia and Yukon, and Mike Macklem covers Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. “Shawn and Mike have vast experience in business development and a proven track record of success, and we are thrilled to have them join our fast-paced team,” says Graham Marsh, national director, franchise development, Choice Hotels Canada. “We have a strong team with…
Illuminarium Opening in Canada
2023/07/13

Illuminarium will open its first Canadian location in The Distillery Historic District in Toronto on August 25, 2023. Illuminarium, a breakthrough global experiential entertainment company, will be located in the former Fermenting Cellar, an expansive 13,500 square-foot complex at 28 Distillery Lane. Illuminarium is partnering with Toronto-based Secret Location to combine cutting-edge technology with immersive storytelling to create incredibly digital projection mapped experiences. Both companies’ innovative work in immersive entertainment and collaboration with artists and the entertainment industry will highlight Canada’s incredible digital talent through experiences which…
Patron Rebrands as Leap Event
2023/06/30

Patron Technology has rebranded as Leap Event Technology. The new name, Leap, better reflects the company’s vision of empowering event organizers to elevate and transform how their attendees experience events through powerful technology and data insights. Since its inception in 2017, the company has been the only major player offering its thousands of worldwide clients an all-in-one live event solution. Built through developing, acquiring, and integrating a suite of solutions for fan-centric data management, ticketing, mobile apps, payment services,…
Tribute Opens First Montreal Hotel
2023/06/30

HONEYROSE Hotel, Montreal, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is the brand’s first property to open in the city’s Le Quartier des Spectacles. The property features vintage, art deco-inspired design that evokes an earlier era. The photogenic hotel tapped a trifecta of Canadian partners to realize its design vision. Architex Group designed the building with large bay windows to bring in as much natural light as possible; the architecture and interior design of the rooms, suites, and corridors on each floor…
AZUR Hotel Opening in August
2023/06/30

AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel will open its doors this August in downtown Vancouver. As a new addition to the city’s luxury hotel landscape, boasting an Art Deco design aesthetic, the stylish 104-room boutique property located at 833 West Pender Street marks the final project for its founder, Vancouver hospitality industry icon Farida Sayani. “We’re ready and prepared to welcome visitors and show them all the ways AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel will redefine the luxury boutique hotel experience, not just…
Porter Airlines Adds More Routes
2023/06/30

Porter Airlines announced two new route additions to its network. Flights are now available between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) as well as Toronto and St John’s Airport (YYT). Victoria is the second city in British Columbia that Porter serves with the new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The E195-E2 has the lowest fuel consumption per seat and per trip among its class, and is the quietest single-aisle jet flying today. The two-by-two configuration means no middle…

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