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YYZ Recognized For Accessibility

2022/12/16

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the first airport in North America and second in the world to receive the Airports Council International (ACI) accreditation under the Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) program, a first-of-its-kind program dedicated to airport accessibility. The program is designed to help airports measure, evaluate, and improve their accessibility management and culture. It is the only international assessment or accreditation program dedicated to airports’ accessibility to passengers with disabilities. “As the largest airport in Canada, we are leading…
Air Canada Repeats as Best Airline

2022/12/15

Air Canada has been named the Best Airline in North America for the fourth consecutive year by the readers of Global Traveler. The airline also won for Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness for the third consecutive year in the 19th edition of the GT Tested Reader Survey of the magazine’s readership of frequent business and luxury travelers. “We are thrilled to be recognized again by our loyal customers with the highly respected honours of Global Traveler’s Best Airline in North America and Best Airline Cabin…
MOU For Indigenous Tourism Growth

2022/12/15

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) has renewed a three-year contribution agreement with Parks Canada with the goal of enhancing and growing authentic Indigenous experiences in regions across the country. The contribution agreement continues to build on a Memorandum of Understanding signed with Parks Canada in 2016 and renewed in 2022. The three-year agreement provides a framework for the growth of Indigenous tourism at Parks Canada administered places through the development, support, and marketing of authentic Indigenous tourism…
Jennifer Barker Joins Creative Group

2022/12/15

Creative Group, a full-service meeting, incentive, and recognition company, announced that Jennifer Barker has assumed the role of account executive, business development. “We’re thrilled to have Jennifer join our business development team in Toronto,” said Manon Dicaire, senior vice president, business development. “Jennifer brings a depth of experience in brand strategy, marketing, event design and partnership management in the meetings and events industry.” Barker has nearly 20 years’ experience in the meetings and events industry as a dynamic and accomplished sales…
Parkside Hotel Joins Beyond Green

2022/12/02

The Parkside Hotel & Spa in Victoria, B.C. is the first Canadian hotel to join Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels. As a member of Beyond Green, The Parkside Hotel & Spa is dedicated to deliver on the three pillars of sustainable tourism – environmentally friendly practices that go beyond the basics; protection of natural and cultural heritage; and contribution to the social and economic wellbeing of local communities – while also adhering to…
Aeroplan Named Top Loyalty Program

2022/12/02

Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program had a strong showing at this year’s Canada’s Choice travel rewards, where Canadians are invited to name their favourite loyalty programs and credit cards in Canada. Aeroplan and its credit card partners were eligible for five of the competition’s 10 categories and won in each, including for Top Airline Loyalty Program. “Thanks to our members for voting Aeroplan as their top choice – it means everything to us,” said Scott O’Leary, vice president, Loyalty and Product at…
Industry Optimistic About 2023

2022/12/01

After two years of remote and hybrid arrangements, most event professionals are optimistic and expect in-person events and budgets to increase in 2023, according to the 12th annual Global Meetings & Events Forecast, produced by American Express Meetings & Events. The 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast is based on a survey of 580 meeting and event (M&E) professionals across the value chain in 23 countries, as well as interviews with industry leaders. Key findings from the report include: 77 per cent…
Canadian Tourism Awards Celebrate Winners

2022/12/01

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has announced the winners of its annual Canadian Tourism Awards – the standard of excellence for businesses and organizations in tourism that recognizes success, leadership, and innovation in the industry. “We are thrilled to be announcing the esteemed winners of this year’s awards,” said Beth Potter, president and CEO of TIAC. “Each of these winners have proven to have gone above and beyond in offering travellers superior experiences in Canada, and have done so under incredibly…
YVR Recognized For Climate Action

2022/12/01

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is celebrating two accolades for its commitment and leadership in climate action. Airports Going Green awarded YVR with an Honourable Mention for Outstanding Sustainability Program for the airport’s Roadmap to Net Zero and recognized former director, climate and environment, Marion Town, with the James M. Crites Pioneer in Aviation Sustainability Award. Airports Going Green is a forum led by the Chicago Department of Aviation and co-hosted by the American Association of Airport Executives. It brings together…
Cvent, Zoom Partner for Hybrid Events

2022/12/01

Meetings technology platform Cvent and Zoom Video Communications have teamed up to power hybrid events. Organizations that are already working with the Cvent platform for in-person events will soon be able to integrate with Zoom Events to deliver an engaging and impactful end-to-end hybrid experience. “We recognize the value Cvent brings as a long-time leader powering in-person events around the world,” said Steven Li, ISV sales and strategy leader at Zoom. “Zoom has always been a company built to connect…

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