Press Release Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s largest hotel companies, earned the recognition of “Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities” by receiving a top score in the 2018 Disability Equality Index. The accolade was determined by the United States Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a national, annual benchmarking survey that scores companies on a 100-point scale for their disability inclusion policies and…
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WestJet announces executive leadership changes
Press Release The WestJet Group of Companies today announced changes to its executive leadership team. Bob Cummings, executive vice president, strategy and guest services will retire effective July 31, 2018. Cam Kenyon, executive vice president, operations is leaving WestJet to return to the United States effective August 31, 2018. Charles Duncan, executive vice president, and president, WestJet Encore has been appointed executive vice president and chief strategy officer, effective August 1, 2018. “Bob Cummings has served as an EVP for…
YVR offers travels tips for busy summer period
Press Release At Vancouver International Airport (YVR), we’re expecting a daily average of close to 90,000 passengers during the summer period. In an effort to make the travel experience an efficient and stress-free one, YVR offers the following travel tips on how to best prepare and what to expect when travelling through the airport. Confirm travel details in advance. Days before your trip, confirm reservations with your airline, and determine baggage specifications and what your airline offers in the way…
Québec City Convention Centre expecting more than 8,000 guests
Press Release In July and August 2018, the Québec City Convention Centre will welcome over 8,000 Canadian, American, and international delegates for nine national and international conventions. These business tourists will have an estimated economic impact of over $12 million. “The Québec City Convention Centre’s activities this summer will have a major impact on the city’s economy, hotels, restaurants and businesses,” said Québec City Convention Centre president and CEO Pierre-Michel Bouchard. “Visitors will certainly take advantage of the conference to enjoy our…
Air Canada inaugurates 25 new non-stop routes
Air Canada today inaugurates five new non-stop regional services from Montreal to Windsor, Montreal to London ON, Edmonton to Kelowna, Edmonton and Victoria, Calgary and Comox, completing the successful launch of 25 new year-round and seasonal routes this summer. “We are very pleased to launch our newest domestic regional services today to offer customers more choice and convenience when travelling. The 25 international, transborder and domestic routes that we have strategically added this summer broaden and deepen our already expansive…
Le Germain Hotel Ottawa is now open
Press Release The Canadian hospitality company Group Germain Hotels announced today the opening of its 16th property in the country: Le Germain Hotel Ottawa. Following in the footsteps of Alt Hotel Ottawa which opened its doors in 2016, the group’s second property in the nation’s capital diversifies the hotel offering in the city centre. The result of a 40-million dollar investment, Le Germain Hotel Ottawa is integrated into a state-of-the-art, mixed-use building that is part of the Ottawa Art Gallery Expansion…
Primary Inspection Kiosks and eDeclaration app now available at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport
Press Release Winnipeg Airports Authority and the Canada Border Services Agency are pleased to announce that Primary Inspection Kiosks and the eDeclaration mobile application are available at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. Primary Inspection Kiosks are next generation technology that offer self-service options for international air travellers arriving in Canada at Winnipeg Richardson. The new Primary Inspection Kiosks allow travellers to scan their travel documents, have their photo taken and complete an on-screen declaration. Upon completion, travellers will take their…
Omni Hotels & Resorts joins PGA Tour as its official hotel partner
Press Release The PGA Tour and Omni Hotels & Resorts announced a sponsorship agreement through 2022 designating Omni as the official hotel partner of the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. The deal represents Omni’s first major league-wide sponsorship. In celebration of the two-year anniversary of Omni’s Say Goodnight to Hunger program, the company will help provide four meals for a family in need for every birdie-or-better made during each PGA Tour event. The meals will be donated through the local Feeding America food…
Swoop launches service on sold-out flight from Edmonton
Press Release Swoop today celebrated its inaugural flight from Edmonton International Airport to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The sold-out flight is scheduled to depart at 10:25 a.m. In addition to the first flight, Swoop announced Edmonton as its second operational base. “Edmonton is a market keen to enjoy the ultra-low-cost fares Swoop provides,” said Steven Greenway, Swoop president and CEO. “This, along with Edmonton International Airport Authority’s support, has meant that we’ve chosen Edmonton as our second operational…
CellPoint Mobile launches Voyage, a comprehensive booking engine
Press Release CellPoint Mobile, a leading global provider of sales and payment-side technology solutions for the airline and travel sectors, announced today the launch of Voyage, a complete booking solution designed specifically for travel merchants to increase revenues in the direct channel. Voyage was developed for companies in the airline, ground and sea transportation and hospitality industries, which require a functionality-rich booking engine that is optimized for revenue generation, program engagement and customer satisfaction, and that makes booking easier for…
