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Kootenay Rockies is GreenStep Certified
2022/02/14

The Kootenay Rockies region has become the first destination to be certified by GreenStep Sustainable Tourism – the Canadian-based provider of tourism industry certifications for both tourism businesses and destinations. “We congratulate Kootenay Rockies Tourism for this important achievement in measuring and verifying the sustainability performance of their destination, and for putting in place their Sustainability Charter and action plan to help guide their continued improvement over time,” said Angela Nagy, CEO of GreenStep Solutions. The certification process included an assessment with…
Travel Alberta Welcomes Jon Mamela
2022/02/14

Jon Mamela joins Travel Alberta as senior vice president, chief commercial officer, leading tourism and destination development, effective March 14, 2022. Mamela brings a unique blend of public and private experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. He comes to Travel Alberta from Destination Toronto, where, as executive vice president and chief marketing officer (CMO), he worked with government and industry groups to promote the city. Prior to that, Mamela was CMO and senior vice president, marketing and sales…
Edmonton Partnership Boost Event Marketing
2022/02/14

Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels (EDMH) and Explore Edmonton Corporation have formalized a partnership which creates a powerhouse in event attraction and marketing of the City of Edmonton. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding where EDMH will provide important marketing funds to Explore Edmonton to bolster marketing initiatives in the city’s tourism and hospitality sector. This is a key step as Edmonton looks to recover from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic. “While we’ve been working together for a…
Ace Hotel Toronto Opens This Spring
2022/02/10

Design-led brand Ace Hotel is set to open a property in Toronto in June, marking its first property in Canada. The 124-room hotel will be housed in a new-build in the city’s Garment District. Located on Camden Street, the hotel will be designed by Toronto firm Shim-Sutcliffe Architects in collaboration with Atelier Ace’s interior design team. The design will include a “refined material palette of concrete, clay, copper and wood”, along with custom-designed lighting, vintage furniture sourced locally in…
B.C. Invests $21M for Tourism Projects
2022/02/10

More than 50 new tourism projects throughout B.C. are receiving a total of $21.3 million. The funding aims to strengthen tourism growth and develop emerging tourism opportunities, stimulating the recovery of B.C.’s post-pandemic visitor economy. The Richmond Olympic Oval and the Shipyards in North Vancouver were among the projects to receive funding. Both destinations will receive $1 million. “The Richmond Olympic Oval is an enduring legacy venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games for Richmond and the country,” said Richmond…
Whistler Home to Canada’s Best Ski Hotel
2022/02/01

The World Ski Awards announced its 2021 winners, with Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside earning the prestigious title of Canada’s Best Ski Hotel for the ninth year in a row. The World Ski Awards is the premier awards program in global ski tourism. Each year, hundreds of thousands of travel professionals, skiers, hotel guests and media cast their votes for their favorite ski destinations and brands, with national categories including Best Ski Resort, Best Ski Hotel, Best Ski Boutique Hotel and Best Ski…
GBTA Welcomes Senior VP Sustainability
2022/01/31

Delphine Millot has joined Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in the newly created role of senior vice president of sustainability. In this new role, Millot will lead GBTA’s initiatives to create a strong industry focus and public “voice” by working together with members, policymakers and other stakeholders to chart a course toward a more sustainable future for business travel. Areas of engagement include research and insights; industry and member programs, policy and advocacy; and education and certification, as well…
Kelowna Airport Receives $18M Funding
2022/01/31

The federal government has announced more than $18 million in funding to help the Kelowna International Airport recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to support continued air services and important transportation infrastructure projects at the airport. To help ensure safe airport operations for aircraft, passengers and crew, the airport will receive more than $15.2 million from Transport Canada’s Airport Critical Infrastructure Program to support: the expansion of the airport’s combined operations building; the replacement of sections of the terminal building roof; upgrades…
David McKenna Joins Rocky Mountaineer
2022/01/31

David McKenna has joined Rocky Mountaineer as chief executive and president. A respected leader and innovator in the tourism industry, he was formerly president at the Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit where he led notable tourism expansion and acquisition projects in the Canadian Rockies. McKenna currently serves as the chair of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada. As chief executive of the luxury train operator, he will not only lead the company in rebuilding the business from the impact…
Convention Centre in Niagara Falls Renamed
2022/01/27

Niagara Falls Canada’s landmark event, meeting and convention venue kicks off 2022 under the new name of Niagara Falls Convention Centre (NFCC). The new name honours its iconic destination and Niagara Falls’ coveted reputation as one of Canada’s top international meeting and convention destinations. The naming rights expired in 2021 for the venue which was formerly referred to as the Scotiabank Convention Centre. “The Niagara Falls Convention Centre name celebrates our iconic location in the world. This rightfully positions…

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