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Club Med Names Associate VP Canada
2024/08/09

Jacinda Lowry has been named associate vice-president of Club Med in Canada as the all-inclusive brand continues its North American expansion. Lowry, now based in Toronto, will lead Club Med’s mission to gain market share in English Canada, particularly in Ontario. She starts her new role in September. “We are confident that, under her leadership, we will achieve important goals and gain substantial market share in English Canada,” said Vincent Giraud, general manager of Canada and vice-president of sales…
Porter Expands Las Vegas Service
2024/08/09

Porter Airlines is offering two new winter seasonal service routes connecting Eastern Canada to Las Vegas, catering to increased demand for travel to the world’s premier entertainment destination. Starting Nov. 1, Porter will operate nonstop service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) four times weekly. Las Vegas-Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) service begins on Nov. 2, with flights operating three times weekly. Porter will be the only carrier operating the Ottawa-Las Vegas route. This new service…
WestJet Offers Kelowna to Seattle Flights
2024/08/08

WestJet announced new daily service connecting Kelowna and Seattle beginning in January 2025. The route will unlock more seamless connectivity between the popular regions to a vast network of U.S. destinations through Seattle and beyond, through the airline’s longstanding partnership with Delta Air Lines. “As we continue to strengthen our service across Western Canada, we are proud to connect Kelowna with new daily WestJet service to Seattle as part of our expanded winter schedule,” said John Weatherill, WestJet executive…
Destination Canada Appoints Senior VP
2024/08/08

Destination Canada (DC) announced that Richard Gagnon has been appointed as senior vice president, talent, culture and corporate services. Gagnon has a diverse background in human resources from different sectors, including hospitality and tourism with Fairmont Hotels and several years of experience in the financial sector. Before joining DC, he held vice president and director of human resources roles where he led teams to implement innovative and strategic programs that had a significant effect on employee engagement and retention,…
Chef Jeffrey Young Joins Watermark Beach
2024/08/08

Jeffery Young has joined Watermark Beach Resort as its executive chef. Young brings a wealth of experience gained over three decades in the hospitality sector, spanning renowned establishments across Canada, including positions at the Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts, Fairmont Hotels and acclaimed wineries such as Summerhill Pyramid Winery. Young’s first position as a kitchen dishwasher at a suburban Vancouver country club inspired him to pursue Vancouver Community College’s Culinary Arts program immediately after high school. “Osoyoos is home…
New Hotel for Prince George Airport
2024/07/26

The Prince George Airport Authority has announced the development of a new hotel at the Prince George Airport (YXS). The upcoming Prestige YXS hotel will feature 120 guest rooms and a range of amenities including a spa, gym, meeting spaces, and a guest lounge. In addition, the main floor will offer more than 12,000 square feet of potential lease space for additional amenities and services catering to both hotel guests and airport travelers. The Prestige YXS project is spearheaded…
Calgary Event Centre Begins Construction
2024/07/26

Construction is starting on Scotia Place, a new sports and entertainment venue in Calgary. The new event centre, replacing the aging Scotiabank Saddledome, is scheduled to open in fall 2027. The site is a 10-acre city block that will include a community rink, outdoor and indoor plazas spaces, four restaurants, the Calgary Flames Team Store, and future development opportunity in the northeast corner. An 18,400-seat NHL-regulation arena will be the focal point of the new development. The design reflects…
Eventbrite and TikTok Partner For Events
2024/07/26

Eventbrite has announced a partnership with TikTok, offering event creators a powerful new way to promote their events and sell tickets across a wide range of categories. The partnership allows any Eventbrite creator or TikTok user to add Eventbrite links directly to their TikTok videos, helping users discover event details and purchase tickets without ever leaving the app. With TikTok’s ability to spark cultural trends and conversations, it allows easy showcase of upcoming events that bring those trends to…
TOCA Welcomes New Chef de Cuisine
2024/07/25

TOCA Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto has appointed Alessandro Panattoni as its new chef de cuisine. With experience working in upscale restaurants in Italy, Japan and Canada, Panattoni brings a unique culinary perspective to the hotel. “Chef Panattoni is an exceptional addition to The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto and TOCA’s culinary team,” said general manager Guillaume Benezech. “We’re assured that his unwavering dedication and culinary mastery will cultivate indelible experiences for our guests, continuing our unparalleled standard in dining.” Born and…
Pendray Tea House Achieves Food Waste Gold
2024/07/25

Pendray Inn and Tea House in Victoria is the first restaurant in Canada to be certified by The PLEDGE on Food Waste. With an impressive score of 93 per cent, Pendray Tea House has earned the Gold Level certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and reducing food waste. The PLEDGE on Food Waste is a globally recognized, third-party audited certification and benchmarking system designed to fight food waste, reduce costs, and nurture the local ecosystem of solution providers. The PLEDGE offers a comprehensive…

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