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Construction of Element Hotel Underway
2024/05/31

PBA Group of Companies (PBA) and its partner Concord Hospitality have started converting the former 12-storey office building, Canadian Centre (833 4th Ave. SW), into an Element Hotel by Westin. The 226-suite hotel will feature fully furnished extended stay units, and a sophisticated design aesthetic, offering guests a warm and hospitable experience infused with cultural touches and elevated details. Announced in November as one of the City of Calgary’s downtown office conversion partners, the Element Hotel is the first…
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge Ready For Summer
2024/05/31

Baillie Lodges’ Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, nestled in the remote wilderness of Canada’s Vancouver Island, is officially reopened for the 2024 season. New in 2024, the luxury eco-safari lodge – accessible only by seaplane or boat – will welcome its 2024 guests with a refined farm-to-table menu from the newly appointed executive chef Ben Godin, alongside refurbishments to the on-property restaurant, The Cookhouse, as well as additional sustainable initiatives. For his debut season, chef Godin will use his fresh approach to…
Toronto Ranks First As International Host
2024/05/30

The latest International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Rankings Report highlights Toronto’s continued success in the international meetings market outside of the U.S. According to the report, Toronto welcomed the most international meeting attendees in Canada in 2023. In total, 43,096 international meeting attendees visited Toronto in 2023, the highest number since 2018, and an important increase since 2022. Toronto saw an approximate 58 per cent rise in international meeting delegates in 2023, hosting more than 15,000 additional attendees…
YYC Reports Record Breaking Year
2024/05/30

The Calgary Airport Authority released its 2023 annual report at its annual general meeting today. The report caps off a record-breaking year for The Authority and highlights its efforts to further position YYC Calgary International Airport as one of North America’s leading hubs for connectivity. “2023 was a year of significant growth and renewal,” said Chris Dinsdale, president and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority. “We saw astounding growth in guest numbers, flight partnerships and non-stop routes from YYC.…
Canadian Event Awards Winners Honoured
2024/05/30

The Canadian Event Awards Gala, presented by Chair-man Mills, was held at the beautiful La Primavera Event Space. Four hundred event professionals from across Canada attended. The 2024 Canadian Event Awards winners are: Best Event By An In-House Team (Venue, Corporate or NFP) ♦ Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Toronto, ON, Toronto Maple Leafs Outdoor Practice Best Event by an Association Board or Committee ♦ TIAO – Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, Toronto, ON, Ontario Tourism Summit 2023 Best…
Destination Canada Launches Tourism Strategy
2024/05/17

Destination Canada is launching its new tourism strategy, ‘A World of Opportunity‘ which sets a firm focus on transforming the sector and catapulting Canada back into the top seven global destinations by 2030. Destination Canada president and CEO, Marsha Walden, and The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism, officially presented the tourism roadmap designed to increase Canada’s global competitiveness and bring in up to $160 billion in annual revenue by 2030, transcending the traditional constraints that currently cap the tourism industry’s potential at $140…
Montreal Mon Lapin Voted Top Restaurant
2024/05/17

Montreal’s Mon Lapin was named the top restaurant in the annual Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants rankings. The restaurant jumped from 6th to 1st place, ahead of Toronto’s Alo and Published On Main, from Vancouver, which ranked first last year. This is the third time that a Quebec restaurant has taken the top spot. “There simply isn’t anywhere else in the world one would wish to have a restaurant; Montreal is magical! It’s thanks to the discerning and curious clientele that the culinary…
Four Seasons Toronto Unveils New Rooms
2024/05/17

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto has completed an extensive, multimillion dollar guest room renovation, enhancing the luxury experience for its guests from around the world. With a focus on elevating comfort, functionality, and aesthetic appeal, the redesign encompasses all 259 guest rooms including 42 suites within the hotel. “We have an unwavering commitment to providing guests and residents with the best luxury experience in Toronto, and this fresh, holistic update has surpassed all expectations,” said Shahid Khan, owner of Four Seasons…
Porter Increases Summer Flights From TO
2024/05/16

Porter Airlines is scheduled to offer travellers its most substantial summer schedule to date, featuring up to 176 daily flights to 27 destinations across North America taking off from Toronto. These flights will offer more passengers an elevated economy experience to more destinations than ever before. By August, Porter will be the third-largest carrier flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport, with up to 74 daily flights to 16 destinations across Canada and the United States. Every flight from Toronto-Pearson…
Choice Hotels Partners with Green Key
2024/05/16

In a significant move to bolster sustainability within the hospitality industry, Green Key Global has partnered with Choice Hotels Canada, one of the country’s leading hotel franchisors. This collaboration extends preferential access to Green Key Global’s esteemed sustainability certification program to Canadian properties. “I am thrilled to witness the extension of our sustainability certification program to Choice Hotels Canada. This partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility,” said Anick Levesque, managing director, Green Key Global.…

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