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Vision Unveiled For Vancouver Art Venues
2026/08/05

Vancouver could be getting a new four-venue performing arts district in the downtown core. The proposal by the Vancouver Cultural Precinct (VCP), an alliance of performing arts and community leaders led by the Vancouver Concert Hall and Theatre Society, is the result of a two-year feasibility study, in consultation with 32 of Vancouver’s leading performing arts organizations, led by Diamond Schmitt Architects. The four new performance and event spaces include a 400-seat Small Hall for recitals, chamber music, storytelling,…
Travel Leaders Announces Elevate Canada
2026/07/24

Travel Leaders Network is introducing a new national event for its Canadian members with the launch of Elevate Canada, a dedicated two-day conference designed exclusively for Canadian travel advisors and preferred supplier partners. Elevate Canada will take place at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown on October 20-21, 2026, followed by the Pearson Convention Centre in Toronto on October 28-29, 2026. Registration for both events is now open. According to Travel Leaders Network, the conference agenda will focus on Canadian-specific content,…
Toronto Pearson Undergoing $1.5B Makeover
2026/07/24

Toronto Pearson Airport announced that the $1.5-billion investment to launch the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 Revitalization Program has been awarded to Norr-Dialog, a joint venture, and PCL Construction. “Toronto Pearson, one of Canada’s most important national infrastructure assets, serves as a vital gateway connecting people, products, and businesses to the world,” said president and CEO Deborah Flint. “This investment marks another significant milestone in Pearson LIFT and demonstrates our momentum in modernizing Pearson that will meet customer expectations.…
EDPA Launches Canada Chapter
2026/07/23

The Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA) is launching its 12th official chapter: EDPA Canada. The expansion milestone expands the association’s global community and strengthens its commitment to supporting experiential professionals across North America. The new chapter will connect Canadian members closer to EDPA’s network for education, advocacy, and collaboration, while strengthening the ecosystem of exhibit and event fabrication across the country. EDPA Canada marks a new era of collaboration, growth, and shared purpose for the industry. The new…
City Express By Marriott Debuts in Canada
2026/07/23

City Express by Marriott has opened of City Express by Marriott Port Hope, marking the brand’s debut in the Canada region. Located along Highway 401, one of Canada’s busiest transportation corridors, the 91-room hotel serves as a gateway to destinations across Ontario, connecting travelers to Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Prince Edward County, the Kawarthas and the Niagara Region. “Bringing City Express by Marriott to Canada is an exciting step forward as we continue to expand the brand’s footprint and welcome…
WestJet Adds Five New Winter Routes
2026/07/22

WestJet is adding five new routes for winter 2026/2027 including flying to Mérida, Mexico for the first time via its global hub at YYC Calgary International Airport. The weekly route will serve as the only non-stop connection point between the cultural capital of Yucatán and Western Canada. The other new non-stop connections are between Belize City, Belize (BZE) and Winnipeg (YWG); Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ) and Winnipeg; San José del Cabo, Mexico (SJD) and Regina (YQR); as well…
Sodexo Canada Appoints New CEO
2026/07/22

Tanya Cerniuk has been appointed CEO of Sodexo Canada. She spent nearly a decade with Sodexo Canada in business development roles, building a solid foundation in our operations, clients, and culture. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, she is known for driving transformation, aligning strategy with execution, and strengthening performance. Her career includes senior roles in food services, facilities management, and workforce solutions. Most recently, as country head for Adecco Canada, she guided a large national organization…
Brand USA Travel Week Launches in Canada
2026/07/13

Brand USA is launching Brand USA Travel Week Canada this fall with events taking place in Toronto and Montreal from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29, 2026. The event introduces Brand USA’s signature Travel Week platform to Canada for the first time, marking the next step in its long-term strategy to deepen engagement with one of the United States’ most important international source markets. Formerly known as Canada Connect, Brand USA Travel Week Canada brings Brand USA’s longstanding Canadian trade…
Vancouver Capitalizing On FIFA Cup Momentum
2026/07/13

Destination Vancouver is expecting to capitalize on the World FIFA Cup momentum, reflected in a strong business events pipeline. Destination Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention Centre are currently at 61 per cent of their annual citywide bid win goal, while citywide lead volume is tracking at 125 per cent of pace year-to-date. Looking further ahead, 2027 is on track to become the busiest year on record for citywide conferences, surpassing the previous high set in 2018 by close to…
Air Canada Announces New President
2026/07/13

Air Canada announced that Anko Van der Werff will become its next president and chief executive officer, and a member of the board, by the end of January 2027. Van der Werff, currently president and CEO at Scandinavian Airlines, succeeds Michael Rousseau, who previously announced his retirement after 19 years with Air Canada. Van der Werff has extensive international aviation experience and a proven 25-year track record, including his most recent forward-looking executive leadership at Scandinavian Airlines, Avianca Group,…

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