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Alaska Airlines Debuts International Business Class
2026/05/27

Alaska Airlines announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier and Seattle’s new leader in international travel — one that now connects guests to over 900 worldwide destinations through the oneworld alliance. Designed for long-haul travelers, the airline’s new International Business Class on brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners includes: Fully…
Toronto Pearson Begins Multi-Billion-Dollar Upgrade
2026/05/15

Toronto Pearson airport has launched Pearson LIFT (Long–term Investment in Facilities and Terminals), calling it one of the largest airport infrastructure programs in Canadian history. Pearson LIFT is a phased, multi-billion-dollar program to modernize and expand the airport, renewing infrastructure, advancing technology–driven operations, revitalizing and expanding facilities to support Toronto Pearson’s growth for the next decade and beyond. The initial phase includes a $3-billion investment in airside and baggage systems, unlocking space for millions more passengers and promising a more…
Marketplace Events Makes Largest Acquisition
2026/05/15

Marketplace Events (MPE) announced the acquisition of the Travel & Adventure Shows, the only series of consumer-facing travel trade shows in the United States. The transaction represents the largest acquisition in Marketplace Events’ history. The acquisition adds the Travel & Adventure Shows’ established events portfolio and dedicated team to MPE’s network of more than 125 shows across 50 plus markets — a platform that attracts more than 2.2 million attendees and 30,000 exhibitors annually. The deal significantly extends MPE’s…
Science World Transforms into FIFA Ball
2026/05/14

Science World in Vancouver is celebrating the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 by transforming its iconic dome into the official match ball. For a whole month, the landmark will be known as “The Beautiful Dome,” a 360-degree, 40-metre-diameter recreation of the adidas Trionda. The project itself is comprised of 31 custom-shaped and -sized panels and will take about four weeks to install. Completion is anticipated for early June. “Forty years after it first welcomed the world at Expo 86, the…
Kismet Estate Winery Expands Corporate Hospitality
2026/05/14

Kismet Estate Winery is expanding its corporate hospitality offering for 2026, bringing together custom wine labels for client gifting and events, winemaker-led virtual tastings, year-round corporate lunches and dinners, team events and group bookings, and retreat planning tied to the launch of on-site accommodations this summer. The offering is designed for companies looking for more thoughtful ways to gather, gift, and connect, whether teams are remote, hybrid, or meeting in person in the South Okanagan. Led by head winemaker…
Fougere is New CEO of Events East Group
2026/05/13

Suzanne Fougere has been selected as the new president and CEO of Events East Group, the organization responsible for operating the Halifax Convention Centre and Scotiabank Centre. She started her five-year term in April, taking over from Carrie Cussons. Fougere previously served as the organization’s Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, and has advanced into progressively senior roles since joining the organization in 2010. As a recognized business and community leader in Nova Scotia with a strategic focus…
Fairmont Waterfront Reveals Multi-Year Renovation
2026/05/13

Fairmont Waterfront has completed the first phase of its comprehensive, multi-year renovation. This initial phase marks the transformation of 96 guest rooms across the hotel’s top four floors, introducing a refined design that reimagines the property’s signature Pure Coastal Luxury identity. The full renovation, scheduled for completion by the end of 2029, will refresh all guest rooms and hotel amenities, further elevating the guest experience while remaining true to the hotel’s distinctive West Coast setting. Since July 1991, Fairmont…
Ft McMurray Airport Observation Area Opens
2026/05/01

The Fort McMurray Airport (FMAA) has unveiled a newly refreshed Observation Area on Level 3, featuring a striking new wall wrap celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region, along with a brand-new interactive gaming experience designed for visitors of all ages. Overlooking the airfield, the Observation Area has long offered one of the best views in the terminal to watch aircraft arrive and depart. The refreshed space now pairs those views with an engaging,…
PBA Group Acquires Three Alberta Hotels
2026/04/30

Calgary-based PBA Group has announced the acquisition of three Alberta hotel properties, marking a significant evolution in the company’s hospitality strategy as it moves to a fully owned-and-operated model for the first time. The newly acquired properties, formerly Days Inn Calgary Airport, Days Inn Red Deer, and Home Inn Express Medicine Hat, will join the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) portfolio immediately under a white-label name, with bookings available through IHG platforms. Following renovations, the hotels will transition to Garner…
Westin Bayshore Names New GM
2026/04/30

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver welcomes Tanya Matthews as general manager as the hotel celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. In her role, she will oversee all operations at one of Western Canada’s largest conference hotels, featuring nearly 500 guest rooms and suites, multiple dining venues, and more than 71,000 square feet of meeting and event space. A Vancouver native and graduate of the University of British Columbia, Matthews has a deep connection to the local community alongside a broad…

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