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    SITE Crystal Award 2026 Finalists Named

    2025/10/16

      SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has revealed the 2026 SITE Crystal Award finalists. Twenty-one companies will be recognized as part of the 2026 Awards, with winners named across nine categories in February. “The SITE Crystal Awards are a reflection of the very best and brightest in our industry. This year’s programs reflect some of the highest-scoring programs to date, with accomplishments that are setting a new standard for incentive travel,” said SITE Crystal Awards Chair Cate Banfield. The prestigious…

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    Banff Caribou Properties Open Two Hotels

    2025/08/07

      Banff Caribou Properties announced the opening of two distinct hotel experiences: Hotel Canoe & Suites and The Otter Hotel, both located on the site formerly known as The Inns of Banff. Since acquiring the property in 2005, Banff Caribou Properties has transformed the location into two unique uptown offerings that reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to hospitality, quality, and exceptional guest service. Located in the newly revitalized Uptown Banff district, both properties provide a tranquil retreat just steps away…

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    Oxford Properties Buys The Rimrock

    2023/06/16

      Oxford Properties has acquired The Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, Alta. and hospitality group Accor has signed on to operate the hotel. The property will undergo a comprehensive top-to-bottom renovation to transform the hotel, as part of a significant investment by Oxford and its capital partner. The hotel will continue to operate throughout the renovation period. The investment will enhance the luxury experience available to guests in Banff National Park, improve the environmental sustainability of the hotel, and amplify…

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    Banff Program Fosters Sustainability

    2023/04/07

      Banff & Lake Louise Tourism has launched its Community Impact Program, a first-of-its-kind for Canada’s business events industry. The new initiative is designed to help improve the long-term economic and social sustainability of the national park. It has partnered with Banff Canmore Community Foundation to help business event delegates connect with Banff and Lake Louise to make a positive difference in the local community. “The time is now to take next-level actions towards a more sustainable future. This program…

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    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…

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