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Ontario Approves Niagara Parks Hotel
2024/11/29

Niagara Parks has received provincial approval to begin the restoration and adaptive reuse of the historic Toronto Power Generating Station (TPGS) into a five-star boutique hotel near the brink of Niagara Falls. Once complete, the new attraction will accommodate the growing number of tourists visiting Niagara and will feature a state-of-the-art theatre, a variety of dining options, and a host of free activities for visitors, including an art gallery, museum, and public viewing areas offering views of Niagara Falls.…
Kathy Haley Joins MTCC as President, CEO
2024/11/29

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) has announced the appointment of Kathy Haley as its new president and chief executive officer. Haley joins the MTCC team as a dynamic leader with global expertise in strategic transformation, customer experience, and large-scale operations. She is the first woman to hold this position, and she is set to lead the MTCC into a new chapter. Haley brings extensive experience in leading successful multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects. She is also recognized as a leading…
Air Canada Named World’s Leading Airline
2024/11/29

Air Canada has been named the World’s Leading Airline to North America at the World Travel Awards, reflecting the airline’s ongoing commitment to excellence. “We are delighted that the travel trade have acknowledged Air Canada’s international excellence by voting for us at the World Travel Awards. I thank our more than 39,000 dedicated employees who transport customers safely and deliver customer service excellence globally every day. I also extend my appreciation to our loyal customers for their continued support…
Marriott Launches Connect Responsibly
2024/11/28

Marriott has launched Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events, a program designed to help meeting planners embed sustainability into their events at participating hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Connect Responsibly plans to offer meetings and events customers access to detailed Meeting Impact Reports to measure the environmental impact of their events and select options to purchase carbon credits. “There is nothing like connecting in person, and doing so responsibly makes it that much better. With the Connect Responsibly…
WestJet Releases Summer Schedule
2024/11/28

WestJet announced its complete summer schedule for 2025, featuring 10 per cent growth network wide and domestic growth of 12 per cent. As the airline introduces two new domestic and three new transborder destinations, along with 11 new routes across its network, WestJet is actively pursuing its strategy to improve air travel accessibility and affordability across Canada. “WestJet’s expanded summer schedule reflects our continued commitment to connecting Canadians by increasing our domestic and international capacity. In Canada alone we…
Loto-Québec Partners with Germain Hotels
2024/11/28

Loto-Québec has selected Germain Hotels to manage the hotel to be built near the Casino de Montréal. Following a thorough request for proposals process, Germain Hotels emerged as the hotel project’s ideal partner with its Le Germain Hotels brand. The new hotel will stand out through its design and the quality of its guest experience, as do the chain’s other properties. Loto-Québec will be the sole owner of the roughly 200-room hotel, and all its profits will be reinvested…
WestJet Launches Flights to Tulum
2024/11/15

WestJet has introduced service to Tulum and its newly opened international airport from Calgary and Toronto, adding to its robust network of service offerings to and from Mexico’s Riviera Maya. “WestJet is pleased to further enhance our connections to sun destinations this winter with new seasonal service to Tulum from Calgary and Toronto, allowing guests from coast-to-coast to explore the beauty of Mexico’s Riviera Maya,” said Daniel Fajardo, WestJet vice-president, Network and Schedule Planning. “Cementing our position as the country’s leading leisure airline, the WestJet Group will provide more seat capacity than any other…
Altitude/C Appoints New VP Sales
2024/11/15

As part of its growth in the Canadian market, Altitude/C has appointed Kevin Moraes as VP sales and business development in Toronto. His expertise will be crucial in driving this strategic initiative and accelerating the agency’s development in this key region. “I am extremely excited to join Altitude/C and get back to my roots of event production and technology. Finding creative solutions that help clients achieve their event goals and objectives has always been a passion of mine and…
GTHA Announces 2024 Spirit Awards Winners
2024/11/15

The Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) celebrated the achievements and professionalism of hotel workers at the 11th-annual 2024 Spirit Awards gala. The luncheon honoured frontline hotel staff across 19 categories, ranging from administration and security to culinary and housekeeping. This year’s event featured the introduction of a new award — the Rising Star — to recognize up-and-coming employees who are new to the industry. “I have had the privilege of serving as chair of the GTHA Spirit Awards since…
Sabayon Wins Best New Restaurant
2024/11/14

Montreal’s Sabayon took the top spot in Air Canada’s 2024 Top 10 Best New Restaurants. Led by acclaimed pastry chef Patrice Demers and sommelier Marie-Josée Beaudoin, Sabayon offers intimate afternoon tea and evening dinner services that showcase locally sourced seasonal ingredients. In second place, Toronto-based Mhel, by co-owners Seung-min Yi and Young Hoon Ji, serves Korean-Japanese dishes with a touch of magic. Taking third place, Édith Foliot and Didier Lortie’s Maison de Soma redefines farm-to-table dining from a 600-acre…

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