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Events.com Integrates Remo’s Key Assets
2025/01/10

Events.com has acquired key assets from Remo, a virtual technology product recognized for its immersive and interactive digital environments for events, webinars, conferences and perpetual online meeting spaces. This strategic move brings Remo’s technology and team into the Events.com ecosystem, significantly expanding its product suite and customer offerings. The acquisition will deliver enhanced options for digital engagement and broadening the Events.com platform’s reach to new regions, while further expanding its markets into hybrid events, online webinars, hybrid conferences, and…
Vrancor Acquires Niagara Fallsview Hotel
2025/01/09

The 232-room Niagara Fallsview Hotel & Suites located at 6733 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, Ontario is now owned and operated by Sudbury Regent Street Inc. (a Vrancor Group company) and managed by Vrancor Hospitality Corporation. “We are excited to announce the newest addition to our hotels’ portfolio, which reflects our continued confidence in both the hospitality industry and specifically Niagara Falls, Canada as a global destination. This acquisition strengthens our position and enables us to further serve more travelers.…
Kingston Marriott Hotel Officially Opens
2025/01/09

Kingston Marriott officially welcomed guests to its renovated hotel in December. Within steps of the waterfront, this hotel provides excellent access to restaurants, shopping, and the must-see attractions Kingston offers. With 172 guestrooms and more than 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space, this hotel boasts downtown Kingston, Ontario’s largest available event space. The hotel is a partnership between Easton’s Group of Hotels, The Gupta Group, The Remington Group and the Rudolph Bratty family, and Marriott Hotels. Located in the heart of Kingston,…
Porter Adds Kelowna-Toronto Flights
2025/01/09

Porter Airlines is expanding its presence in British Columbia with flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Service begins on May 14, 2025, with five weekly roundtrip flights, increasing to daily roundtrip flights on June 23. Kelowna will be the third city in British Columbia that Porter serves with its new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, complementing existing flights to Vancouver and Victoria. The E195-E2 has the lowest fuel consumption per seat and per trip…
Niagara Falls Convention Centre Partners with Stagevision
2024/12/13

The Niagara Falls Convention Centre (NFCC) and Stagevision announced a new five-year partnership agreement naming Stagevision as the official provider of audio-visual services, rigging and overhead work, and theatre production management. This comprehensive partnership will enhance the 300,000-square-foot convention centre’s technical capabilities across its exhibit halls, meeting spaces, and 986-seat Fallsview Theatre. “We are excited to begin this new chapter in our event services offering,” said Noel Buckley, president and general manager of the Niagara Falls Convention Centre. “Stagevision’s…
Corporate Travel Leads Business Tourism
2024/12/13

The global business tourism market, a dynamic segment of the travel industry, is poised for unprecedented growth in the coming years. Estimated at $900.58 billion in 2024, it is projected to soar to $1,678.27 billion by 2031. This expansion is underpinned by evolving trends in corporate travel, advancements in tourism infrastructure, and the increasing integration of technology across the sector. According to a comprehensive report by Coherent Market Insights, the business tourism industry is positioned as a cornerstone of…
Kingston Hotel, Event Centre Complex Opens
2024/12/13

DoubleTree by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Kingston, along with the Ambassador Event Centre and the Cannery Kitchen & Social, have officially opened their doors. Owned and managed by Manga Hotel Group, the hotel complex boasts a combined 256 guestrooms, 13,500 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, large indoor pool, 1,000-sq.-ft. fitness centre and full-service restaurant. The 129-room DoubleTree boasts beautifully appointed accommodations and amenities. The 127-room Home2 Suites offers all-suite accommodations with fully accessorized kitchens and modular…
Coast Opens Listel Whistler
2024/12/12

Coast Hotels has officially opened Listel Whistler, its latest franchised property in Whistler, B.C. With its prime location just steps away from gondolas to Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, the newly branded Listel Whistler, a Coast Hotel, is perfectly situated for leisure travellers seeking world-class skiing, summer outdoor adventures, and easy access to local attractions and restaurants. “We are excited to expand our presence to the world-class destination of Whistler with the addition of Listel Whistler, a Coast Hotel,” says…
Destination Ontario Commits to Sustainability
2024/12/12

Destination Ontario has become the first provincial marketing organization to sign the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge and pursue GreenStep Solutions’ globally recognized organizational certification, guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge reflects Destination Ontario’s commitment to improving sustainability performance annually through 2030. This milestone represents a significant step toward building a more sustainable and responsible tourism industry in Ontario, ensuring that the province remains a top destination while reducing its environmental impact. “We are honoured…
B.C. Hotel Association Elects New Board
2024/12/12

The B.C. Hotel Association (BCHA) has introduced several new board of directors, following the official announcement at its Annual General Meeting. The board is led by incoming chair Tanya Stroinig, chief operating officer at Prestige Hotels & Resorts, a family-owned company with 19 properties located in 14 communities. “I am humbled to have this opportunity as chair and want to thank Past Chairs Bryan Pilbeam and David McQuinn for their commitment to achieving our 50/30 Diversification,” said Stroinig. “I am honoured…

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