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Gordon Ramsay Enters Canadian Market

2023/08/11

Great Canadian Entertainment has announced a ground-breaking partnership with Gordon Ramsay North America. The entertainment company is bringing the acclaimed chef’s culinary offerings to its casinos and resorts in Canada. The collaboration will introduce multiple dining experiences to the Canadian market. This fall, Gordon Ramsay Burger is set to open its doors at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, and Gordon Ramsay Steak will follow next year at River Rock Casino Resort, marking the introduction of both brands to the Canadian marketplace. This partnership marks a significant milestone…
Choice Hotels Adds Cvent Instant Book

2023/08/11

Cvent and Choice Hotels International are rolling out Cvent Instant Book across Choice’s portfolio of franchised hotels. The new direct booking integration, available later in Q3, offers a simplified booking experience for meeting planners to easily find and book guest room blocks online at Choice Hotels properties, streamlining what can traditionally be a cumbersome, manual process. Hotels joining the Choice distribution engine after the acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas will gain access to Cvent Instant Book soon. Planners can…
Manon Dicaire Recognized as Top Leader

2023/08/11

Manon Dicaire, Creative Group senior vice president, business development Canada was awarded The Top 50 Women Leaders of Toronto for 2023 by Women We Admire. The women who are selected hold great power in shaping their organizations. Their contributions are pivotal in promoting teamwork and long-lasting growth and development within their teams. “We are thrilled that Manon was chosen as the recipient of this esteemed award,” said Glenn Darlington, EVP, business development, at Creative Group. “Manon has been a guiding light in our Toronto office,…
Porter Airlines Partners with MAM

2023/08/10

Porter Airlines is partnering with Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) to support development of the new passenger terminal at Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU). Construction PCL (PCL) has also been selected as the general contractor for the passenger terminal. Work will commence in August, with a scheduled completion by mid-2025. The passenger terminal is designed to be 21,000 sq.m. (225,000 sq.ft.) with nine bridged aircraft gates, and an overall modern design aesthetic. There will be lounge-style seating for all passengers and…
New Chair For Destination Toronto

2023/08/10

Destination Toronto announced Rekha Khote, CEO, MK2 Hospitality, as chair of its board of directors. Khote was elected at the 98th Annual General Meeting. “Rekha’s passion for Toronto’s tourism and hospitality community combined with her business acumen make her a natural choice to fill the leadership role of chair,” said Scott Beck, president and CEO of Destination Toronto. “On behalf of our entire destination, I’d like to express my gratitude to Rekha and the entire board of directors for…
RoomRaccoon Welcomes Iris Diab

2023/08/10

RoomRaccoon has appointed Iris Diab as its new account executive for its North America division. This strategic hire underscores RoomRaccoon’s commitment to accelerating growth and expanding its presence in the US and Canada. Diab joins the RoomRaccoon team with more than six years of experience in hotel operations and hospitality tech, having worked for companies such as Guesty, Booking.com, and Cloudbeds. Based in Toronto, Iris will be critical in expanding RoomRaccoon’s presence in the Canadian market and will serve…
Westjet Reveals Winter Schedule

2023/07/28

WestJet has announced its winter schedule, offering opportunities for Canadians to plan winter escapes. The airline is expanding its service to popular sun destinations, adding four new and four returning routes, resulting in more than 85 daily departures to these destinations from cities across Canada. WestJet will serve as the airline providing the most flights to more than 10 Mexican destinations from Canada this winter. “This year’s winter schedule is about providing Canadians with what they want: affordable sun destination getaways from…
Bennett is New Delta Hotel GM

2023/07/28

Invictus Properties and Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops have named Jocelyn Bennett as general manager. “Jocelyn’s strong leadership skills, results-oriented management style and extensive knowledge of our hotel as well as the Kamloops market are a true example of living our values, making her a respected leader and the heartbeat of our establishment,” said Bryan Pilbeam, COO, Invictus Properties. “We’re very proud of Jocelyn and excited for her to lead this team.” With a strong track record of success…
Montreal Remains Top Event Host

2023/07/28

Montreal continues to hold the top spot in hosting international association events in the Americas. For the sixth consecutive year, the International Meetings Statistics Report published by the Union of International Associations (UIA) has named Montreal one of the world’s leading business destinations. This prestigious honour, which Montreal has won 11 times in the last 12 years, acknowledges Montreal’s position as a preferred destination for world-class conventions, conferences and association events. With 90 events of the kind held in Montreal by 2022,…
Versante Hotel Offers New Event Space

2023/07/27

With the demand for unique meeting and event experiences on the rise, Richmond-based Versante Hotel is introducing a convention-defying offering at its 2,500 sq. ft. penthouse lounge. Alaïa, the boutique hotel’s former 12th-floor caviar lounge, is now available as a meetings and events space for hosting everything from corporate events and product launches to private parties, wedding celebrations, and holiday soirées. One-of-a-kind artwork and design, premium amenities and world-class cuisine are a few of the perks that visitors to…

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