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Bingemans Catering Announces New Partnership
2026/08/21

Bingemans Catering announced a new partnership with Affinity Conference Centre at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brantford, bringing its culinary expertise and decades of hospitality experience to the Brantford community. Beginning September 1, 2026, Bingemans Catering will work alongside the Affinity Conference Centre’s experienced events and service teams to provide culinary services for weddings, conferences, corporate functions, holiday celebrations and social events hosted at the facility. The partnership marks an exciting expansion for Bingemans Catering and strengthens the culinary and…
Algonquin Resort Names New Executive Chef
2026/08/20

The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea has named Ricardo Dotti as its executive chef, leading the resort’s four dining destinations: Braxton’s Steakhouse & Bar, The Passamaquoddy Veranda, Right Whale Pub, and Aperitivo 19. Born in London, England, to an Italian culinary heritage family and a Mexican mother, Dotti brings a uniquely multi-cultural perspective that has shaped his global approach to cuisine, leadership, and guest experience. With more than 25 years of global culinary leadership, Dotti brings a proven track…
CEMA 2026 Boasts Record Attendance
2026/08/20

CEMA wrapped its 2026 CEMA Summit in Toronto, Ontario, marking the largest gathering in the organization’s 27-year history and reinforcing the growth trajectory that is driving CEMA’s next chapter of global expansion. This year marked only the second time in the organization’s history that the Summit has been held outside the United States, and the first time it has been hosted in Toronto — a fitting home for a Summit built around global connection. More than 850 corporate event…
BC Place Stadium Named Among World’s Best
2026/08/19

BC Place has been named one of the world’s top concert stadiums by IQ Magazine as part of its 2026 Stadium Stars list. This recognition comes as the stadium is preparing for its biggest concert year ever, with nine of this year’s 10 concerts taking place between August and October, and on the heels of having just successfully hosted seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. The Stadium Stars list recognizes 20 venues worldwide, nominated by readers and selected by…
GBTA Convention Connects Travel Industry
2026/08/19

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) recently hosted its GBTA Convention 2026, welcoming 5,500 attendees from 47 countries for the industry’s largest annual gathering and a week of discussions focused on the future of business travel. Held August 3 to 5 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, GBTA Convention 2026 convened business travel buyers, suppliers, innovators, policymakers, volunteer leaders and partners to connect, learn and help shape the future of the global business travel industry. This year’s convention brought together nearly…
First Cambria Hotel At Thunder Bay Airport
2026/08/07

A 107-room Cambria Hotel is set to be built at the Thunder Bay International Airport, marking the brands first Cambria-branded hotel in Canada. The project, led by Rideout Bay Developments and owned by First Nations represents a significant boost to the region’s hospitality and transportation infrastructure. Located directly adjacent to the airport terminal, the hotel will provide seamless access for travelers while strengthening Thunder Bay’s role as the premier aviation gateway and a key economic driver for Northern Ontario.…
New Hotel Breaks Ground in Campbell River
2026/08/07

The We Wai Kai Nation and Hotel Equities (HE) have officially broken ground on the 102-room Four Points by Sheraton Campbell River at the Quinsam Crossing development. HE will operate the property upon opening under Marriott International’s Four Points by Sheraton brand, working alongside We Wai Kai Nation, which owns and is developing the hotel. Completion is anticipated in spring 2028. Campbell River, nicknamed the “Salmon Capital of the World,” sits along the Discovery Passage, a 16-mile shipping channel…
TravelAI Acquires Sonder
2026/08/06

Vancouver-based TravelAI announced it is acquiring Sonder’s brand and intellectual property only, and relaunched Sonder.com as a booking platform for urban accommodations. TravelAI, a Canadian artificial intelligence-powered travel technology platform, is the operating name of UpNext Ventures Inc. and its subsidiaries. UpNext Ventures acquired Sonder brand assets after the company filed for bankruptcy. TravelAI acuired the business in a bid to bring an originally Canadian brand “back home” and offers travellers the opportunity to find a place that is…
Envoyage Canada Joins Travel Leaders Network
2026/08/06

Envoyage Canada has joined Travel Leaders Network, signing a strategic partnership with the largest consortium in the travel industry. Envoyage Canada is the principal independent brand operating within Flight Centre Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel agency groups. The agreement marks the first consortium affiliation in Envoyage’s history and represents a significant expansion of the products, programs and support available to Envoyage’s network of independent travel advisors and agencies across Canada. “Joining TLN is an exciting milestone…
Parq Casino Names New CEO
2026/08/05

Parq Casino in downtown Vancouver has named Suzanne Lalonde as its new chief executive officer overseeing operations. Lalonde brings more than three decades of experience in the casino gaming industry across the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, the Caribbean and North America for organizations like Casino Austria International, Caesars Entertainment and PURE Canadian Gaming. Lalonde began her career in the gaming industry as a casino floor dealer before advancing into leadership and operational roles. Her experience includes serving as Assistant…

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