Press Release InterContinental Toronto Centre is proud to announce that their Executive Chef, Shawn Whalen, has received the prestigious Certified Master Chef (CMC) designation. Chef Whalen devoted endless hours of hard work, dedication and passion to reach this impressive achievement in his field. The CMC professional designation under the Canadian Culinary Institute (CCI) is the highest attainable culinary designation in Canada. Developed by industry master chefs and faculty from the Canadian Centre of Culinary Arts and Science at Humber College,…
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Best Western Hotels & Resorts introduces Sadie Hotel and Aiden Hotel
Press Release Best Western Hotels & Resorts today marked an industry first, introducing a pair of boutique brands — Sadie HotelSM and Aiden HotelSM. Sadie Hotel will compete in the upscale segments, and Aiden Hotel will compete in the upper midscale segment. These conversion brands offer developers an opportunity to reposition existing properties to improve their performance and enhance their asset value. These brands will offer hoteliers a design program with unprecedented flexibility. Sadie Hotel and Aiden Hotel’s edgy personalities…
Cendyn voted North America’s leading hotel CRM technology provider World Travel Awards
Press Release Cendyn, the leading provider of hotel CRM and hotel sales platforms in the hospitality industry, has been voted as North America’s Leading Hotel CRM Technology Provider and North America’s Data Driven Marketing Agency for 2018. The prestigious World Travel Awards recognizes companies, organizations and brands that push the boundaries of hospitality industry excellence. “We are truly honoured to have won these awards. Cendyn was founded over 20 years ago in North America, so these awards really resonate with…
Ready for Business: International Convention Center of La Paz now open
Press Release The International Convention Center of La Paz (ICC La Paz) is a game changer. Newly open, it’s more than a meeting space — it’s a meeting place. The ICC allows visitors to connect with people and nature all at once. Located where the desert meets the sea, the venue showcases exactly what makes La Paz an in-demand destination. Step onto the 9,520 square metre forecourt for a panoramic vista of the Sea of Cortez. Dazzle conference-goers with scenic…
Tourisme Montréal: International visitors drive strong summer performance
Press Release According to the most recent data compiled by Tourisme Montréal, economic indicators for the city’s tourism industry continued to climb during the 2018 summer season. Montréal’s economy and tourism industry are still thriving following last year’s anniversary celebrations. Montréal-Trudeau Airport reported high foreign passenger traffic in June and July, with an 8.8 per cent increase in passengers from the U.S. and a 10.7 per cent increase in overseas passengers. Total volumes have increased since the beginning of the…
Agrisoma, United Airlines and World Energy partner on first transatlantic biojet flight
Press Release Agrisoma Biosciences Inc., a Canadian agri-tech company that sells Carinata seeds used to produce aviation biojet fuel, will partner with United Airlines and World Energy on Agrisoma’s second international commercial flight powered by biojet fuel made from Carinata seed oil. The nonstop San Francisco-to-Zurich flight on a Boeing 787 departs on Sept. 14 at 2:10 p.m. from San Francisco International Airport and arrives Sept. 15 at 10:10 a.m. at Zurich Airport (aka Kloten Airport). The biojet fuel made from Carinata and refined by World Energy’s Paramount facility replaces 30 percent…
Air Canada unveils new Maple Leaf Lounge at Saskatoon’s international airport
Press Release Air Canada today unveiled its newest Maple Leaf Lounge at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. The lounge seats up to 40 customers in an elegant space that showcases Canadian design and art, including work by two Saskatchewan artists, Shawn Evans and Holly Friesen. “We are excited to welcome Air Canada and Star Alliance eligible customers to our new Maple Leaf Lounge at Skyxe, which has been created to enhance the overall travel experience for our premium customers,”…
Choice Hotels named 6th on ELearning’s top 100 list for best corporate training
Press Release Choice Hotels International, Inc. has been ranked sixth for corporate training by ELearning! Magazine for its premier property-level training resource, Choice University. “Owner success is at the core of everything we do at Choice Hotels, which is why we offer best-in-class training to help our franchisees improve their business operations and practices, and brand programs,” said Tim Tobin, vice president, franchisee onboarding and learning, Choice Hotels. “We are proud that Choice University is ranked among the likes of Amazon Web…
MCI Group Canada expands offerings with the acquisition of CG&I
Press Release MCI Group Canada Ltd., a branch of MCI Group — the global leader in engaging and activating audiences with impactful meetings, events and experiences — announces the acquisition of Montreal-based events planning firm Conferences, Groups & Incentives (CG&I). “We have a strong commitment to support cities in which we have offices,” explained Sébastien Tondeur, CEO, MCI Group. “It’s our goal to focus on expanding our growth in Montreal, which represents a significant part of the business in Canada…
Travel consultancy finds consumers are demanding more personalized travel experiences
Press Release Emerging technologies havte created unprecedented opportunities for travel industry providers to offer seamless, context-relevant and personalized experiences. However, a new survey commissioned by Mindtree titled, “Expectations vs. Reality: How to Better Serve the Connected Traveler,” analyzed responses from over 2,000 U.S consumers and found that despite the advancements in digital experiences, many travel brands lack a holistic view of the customer and struggle to accurately personalize their offerings. “Whether traveling for business or for pleasure, travelers have very…
