Press Release Today Swoop released its domestic winter schedule with flights available for booking from October 27, 2018 to April 27, 2019. Swoop also welcomed its third aircraft for the inaugural flight from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), departing July 25, 2018 at 7:10 a.m. Service between Edmonton, Alberta and Abbotsford, B.C. will be offered three-times daily. The airline, which started operations on June 20, 2018 has been warmly received by Canadian travellers, with steady bookings and noticeably…
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IHG celebrates milestone of 100 Holiday Inn Express hotels in Canada
Press Release IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that it has crossed the milestone of 100 open Holiday Inn Express hotels in Canada, with the opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trois-Rivières in Quebec. Located at 2000 rue des Grands-Marchés in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, the 111-room hotel is owned by Groupe Robin. On the heels of this 100th hotel milestone are three additional openings for the brand in Canada: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brantford, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kelowna –…
Star Alliance again voted Best Alliance at Skytrax World Airline Awards
Press Release Star Alliance has claimed the Best Airline Alliance title at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the third year running, with the Alliance’s prestigious Los Angeles Lounge retaining the Best Airline Alliance Lounge Award for the fourth year in a row. “Receiving the Best Alliance accolade from Skytrax for a third consecutive time is a significant achievement. It recognizes our focus on improving the customer journey and providing a better digital alliance travel experience”, said Jeffrey Goh, CEO Star Alliance. “I…
Delta and WestJet to create new transborder joint venture
Press Release Delta Air Lines and WestJet have signed a definitive agreement to create a comprehensive transborder joint venture arrangement that will offer customers an extensive route network within the U.S. and Canada. “Delta’s future is global and together with WestJet, we can augment the two airlines’ capabilities and bring together our strengths in this important trans-border market,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s CEO. “Combined, we will be able to offer more destinations to customers with an integrated network, superior airline…
WestJet recognized as North America’s Best Low-Cost Airline by Skytrax
Press Release WestJet today has been named North America’s Best Low-Cost Airline at Skytrax’s World Airline Awards for 2018. “We’re proud to be named the Best Low-Cost Airline in North America as voted on by 20 million global travellers,” said Ed Sims, WestJet president and CEO. “More than 13,000 WestJetters and their dedication and commitment to providing exceptional service are the true winners of this award. We look forward to providing our guests with more products, services and destinations, along with our caring guest experience…
Air Canada named Best Airline in North America at Skytrax World Airline Awards
Press Release Air Canada was named Best Airline in North America for the second consecutive year at the 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony held today in London. It is the seventh time in the past nine years the carrier was selected as the best in North America by the World Airline Awards, which are based on passenger satisfaction surveys of approximately 20 million global travellers. “We are very pleased that Air Canada has again been recognized as the Best Airline in North America by the highly…
Air Canada president and CEO Calin Rovinescu wins industry award
Press Release Air Canada president and CEO Calin Rovinescu has won the Executive Leadership Award at the 2018 Airline Strategy Awards. The award, for the airline president and chief executive who has demonstrated outstanding strategic thinking and leadership, was presented in London. The Airline Strategy Awards are run by established air transport industry news and analysis provider, Flight Airline Business. “Having worked closely with Calin as he led the successful transformation of Air Canada, I can fully attest that he…
Aeroplan and Carrot Rewards announce partnership renewal
Press Release Aeroplan today announced the renewal of a multi-year agreement with Carrot Rewards, a free wellness mobile app that rewards Canadians with Aeroplan Miles as it offers simple guidance towards healthier lifestyle choices. “We’re thrilled to renew our partnership with Carrot Rewards to continue to give our members more earning opportunities while motivating them to make healthy lifestyle choices,” said Jennifer Jones, vice president, retail, travel and strategic development, Aeroplan. “We are proud to be one of Carrot Rewards’ founding partners and…
Air Canada to open redesigned Maple Leaf Lounge at St. John’s International Airport
Press Release Air Canada today announced it will open a redesigned Maple Leaf Lounge located in St. John’s International Airport new Terminal East expansion area (YYT) this fall. The new Maple Leaf Lounge will have 77 per cent more square footage, 46 additional seats, and windows offering a panoramic view of iconic Signal Hill and a beautiful view of the ocean. “We look forward to the opening of our redesigned Maple Leaf Lounge in the newly expanded departures lounge at St. John’s later this year which…
More than 7,500 people expected to attend Cannabis Business Summit & Expo
Press Release The National Cannabis Industry Association’s Cannabis Business Summit & Expo, the cannabis industry’s most influential trade show, celebrates its fifth anniversary this year in San Jose, California, July 25-27. The first major national cannabis business event to be held in California since the state began its rollout of legal adult-use sales, the summit’s speakers, exhibitors, and attendees all embody the rapid evolution of the industry during the last half-decade. The 2018 Cannabis Business Summit program will be highlighted by…
