Toronto welcomed more than 43 million visitors, spending $8.8 billion – both record numbers Tourism in Toronto had a record-breaking year in 2017, with 43.7 million visitors welcomed to the region. For the first time, overnight visits in Toronto surpassed the 15 million mark (15.5 million), joined by 28.2 million same-day travellers. Visitors to Toronto spent $8.8 billion – the most economic activity ever generated by the region’s tourism industry and represents $700 million more in hotel rooms booked, attractions seen and restaurants experienced than in 2016. Another milestone was set in…
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WestJet moves Whitehorse service to Calgary
Airline offers Yukoners more connections via YYC WestJet has announced that it will move its non-stop seasonal service between Whitehorse and Vancouver to YYC Calgary International Airport, effective June 29, 2018. For the first time, flights between Whitehorse and Calgary will be available for purchase as of January 29, 2018. “WestJet has been serving Whitehorse with seasonal summer service to Vancouver since 2012,” said Brian Znotins, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development. “As we continue to expand our…
New executive chef at Québec City Convention Centre
The Québec City Convention Centre and its exclusive food and beverage partner, Capital HRS, are pleased to announce the arrival of a new executive chef as head of the biggest event-driven kitchen in Québec City. Chef Jean-Pierre Cloutier will use his culinary passion to take the Convention Centre’s reputation for excellence to new heights. “Taking over the kitchens of the Québec City Convention Centre, known both in Québec and abroad for the quality of its cuisine, is a huge challenge. I’m proud to join…
GroundLink launches Brio – intuitive car service technology for business travellers
GroundLink, a black car service provider that operates in 300 cities around the world, has launched Brio, a new technological solution for corporate ground transportation that allows travellers and travel arrangers to create, change, and take trips easily and efficiently. Following extensive research with business travellers, travel arrangers and corporate travel managers, GroundLink has developed Brio, an integrated mobile and web dashboard solution, to streamline the ground travel process, from booking to worry-free travel. The dashboard makes booking travel locally or globally, and…
Life sciences generate four conferences for Québec City
The life sciences industry is booming in the Québec City area and features prominently in the economy. The city is an innovation hub brimming with expertise and development potential thanks to its key players, research centres, businesses, and investment. This vitality is also reflected in the growing number of Canadian, American, and international organizations in this field choosing Québec City and the Québec City Convention Centre for their events. Plus, more than 30 per cent of events held at the…
Egencia announces Top 100 Preferred Corporate Hotels
Annual awards program recognizes top-performing hotels from around the world Egencia, a leading global travel management company, has announced this year’s winners of its Top 100 Preferred Corporate Hotel awards program. With more than 300,000 hotels available in the Egencia global marketplace, finalists were selected based on popularity, pricing, desirable amenities to corporate travellers, customer service and overall guest experience in 2017. All 100 honorees earned a 100 per cent customer service rating from the 62,000 total travellers they served.…
WestJet welcomes three new senior leaders to its team
Press release WestJet has announced three new vice-presidents will be joining the senior leadership team. Gandeephan Ganeshalingam joins as Vice-President, Lean and Continuous Improvement, Stuart McDonald as Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer and Scott Groh as Vice-President, Crew Resources. “I am pleased to welcome Gandeephan, Stuart and Scott to the WestJet leadership team,” said Gregg Saretsky, WestJet President and CEO. “As we continue on our path to becoming a global, full-service carrier, the additional bench strength provided by our newest leaders is key to this…
DesignAgency to redesign interiors of Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Inn Hotel & Suites
Large-scale, multi-phase renovation to include redesign of lobby, spa, three hospitality spaces and swimming pool Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Inn Hotel & Suites has commissioned DesignAgency for the redesign of the hotel, located in one of Canada’s most popular tourist destinations. Construction is now underway with completion scheduled for spring 2019. The three tower, multi-phased project will include a redesigned lobby, grand atrium, spa, a swimming pool, retail concourse, a Starbucks and four food and beverage concepts. Once complete, the interiors…
MPI commences 2018 with vice president of community appointment
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has selected Nicole Edmund to lead the association’s membership and chapter operations teams as vice president of community, effective January 8, 2018. In this newly created position, Edmund will be responsible for the engagement, growth and overall satisfaction of MPI’s global chapter network and membership community. Edmund has more than 20 years of experience as an association management professional. She most recently served as the associate vice president of membership and chapter relations for Women in…
