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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Unveils Upgrades
2026/06/11

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge announced the opening its reimagined resort with the unveiling of an extensive $100 million, property-wide transformation. At the heart of the transformation is a reimagined Main Lodge and arrival experience that draws inspiration from Jasper’s skies, forests, and glacial landscapes, inviting guests to begin their Jasper experience with purpose. The refreshed lobby welcomes guests into a space that feels both celestial and grounded in nature – an immersive introduction that sets the tone for a stay defined…
Corporate Travel Spikes For 2026 World Cup
2026/06/11

As Canada prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hotel and flight bookings for business travel is spiking, according to data released by Navan. Business travel is up 46 per cent to the U.S. and a massive 295 per cent to Canada. “While headlines right now are focusing on softer-than-expected tourism demand and lagging leisure hotel bookings, our corporate data tells a different story,” said Dane Molter, SVP, Navan Group Travel Marketplace. “Companies are embracing the World Cup as the…
Delta Hotels Calgary Appoints New GM
2026/06/10

Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown has appointed Tiffany Richards to the role of general manager. Richards brings more than 15 years of experience with Marriott International, with a career spanning sales, marketing and hotel operations. Most recently, she served as general manager of Fairfield by Marriott Calgary Downtown, where she led overall performance, team engagement and commercial strategy. This appointment marks a return to Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown for Richards, who previously held the role of…
Niagara’s The Clayfield Opens This Summer
2026/06/10

Located in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., The Clayfield is set to open in late summer 2026 as part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, a curated portfolio of independent hotels recognized for their strong sense of identity and place. The hotel will anchor Clayfield Commons, a walkable new district centred around a tree-lined public square with restaurants, cafés, retail and gathering spaces. “From the beginning, the vision for Clayfield Commons was to create a place connected to the character of Niagara-on-the-Lake…
MTCC Tops $10B in Economic Impact
2026/06/09

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) has reported more than $510 million in economic impact generated during the fiscal year 2025/26 and surpassing $10 billion in total economic impact since opening in 1984. The results reflect the MTCC’s continued contribution to jobs, tourism, and economic activity across Toronto and Ontario. During fiscal 2025/26, the MTCC welcomed more than one million visitors, sustained approximately 5,556 jobs, and generated more than $131 million in tax revenue for all levels of government.…
Business Events Have Major Economic Impact
2026/05/28

The Events Industry Council (EIC) has released the 2026 Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study Executive Summary, produced in association with Oxford Economics. The study provides a comprehensive view of the scale, scope and impact of business events worldwide, measuring activity across more than 180 countries. According to the study, business events generated US$1.3 trillion in direct spending worldwide in 2025 – 12.2 per cent higher than pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Including indirect and induced impacts, the sector supported…
Sooke Harbour House Unveils Upgrades and New Owner
2026/05/28

Sooke Harbour House on Vancouver Island has announced new ownership and a new management team committed to restoring the property as one of British Columbia’s premier culinary and luxury travel destinations. The revitalization includes extensive upgrades across the 28-room inn highlighted by a new waterfront wedding pavilion, a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen anchoring an inspired new culinary program focused on seasonal West Coast ingredients, the launch of the community-focused Garden Café, a 50-seat climate-controlled wine cellar, and fully reimagined guest…
River Cree Resort Opening Hell’s Kitchen
2026/05/28

River Cree Resort & Casino, located just west of Edmonton on Enoch Cree Nation, will be opening Canada’s first Hell’s Kitchen restaurant this summer. Hell’s Kitchen, the renowned restaurant concept created by esteemed chef Gordon Ramsay, will bring its signature blend of bold flavors and flair to the River Cree Resort & Casino. Guests can look forward to an immersive dining experience featuring Ramsay’s iconic dishes, and a vibrant atmosphere like no other. The Hell’s Kitchen is one of…
Three AV Firms Merge to Form Avera
2026/05/27

Three audiovisual companies — Proshow Audiovisual, Bespoke Audio Visual, and XPAV — announced the launch of Avera Audiovisual, a national audiovisual company that will bring their operations together to better serve clients coast to coast while preserving the character, leadership, and relationships that defined each founding company. Starting in June, Avera will operate as the parent brand, while its founding companies continue to serve clients through the transition period in 2026. Avera brings together decades of experience delivering live…
Whistler Conference Centre is EIC Silver Certified
2026/05/27

The Whistler Conference Centre (WCC) has attained its first Events Industry Council (EIC) certification: silver-level by the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. “Achieving this certification is a meaningful acknowledgement of our team’s dedication to making Whistler a premier sustainable meetings destination and the Whistler Conference Centre a venue of choice for planners,” says Preston Miller, director of Conference Sales & Services at Tourism Whistler. “It reflects our commitment to environmental and socially responsible practices that support the long-term sustainability of…

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