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Canada’s hotel occupancy tops pre-pandemic comparable in July: STR

For the first time in the pandemic era, Canada’s monthly hotel occupancy came in higher than its 2019 comparable, according to STR’s July 2022 data. According to the data, occupancy was up 0.3 per cent when you compare July 2022 and July 2019 data. The average daily rate was also up 16.1 per cent from July 2019, as was the revenue per available room (16.1%). "Canada's hotel industry reached … Read More about Canada’s hotel occupancy tops pre-pandemic comparable in July: STR

6 must-know catering trends to keep on your radar

What’s an event without food and drink? Food and beverage are the core of so many events and meetings, and oftentimes, they’re one of the largest expenses for the event itself. And, arguably, the fare is often the most memorable aspect of an event or meeting. Ever been to an event where the food was sensational? We bet you remember it. And we bet you asked about the catering for your own … Read More about 6 must-know catering trends to keep on your radar

Level Up With Leanne: 5 ways to refresh your LinkedIn profile

In 2020, during the meetings’ industry’s largest crisis to date, activity on social media increased amongst our professionals. When in-person networking opportunities disappeared, we all flocked to online platforms to connect with professionals and grow our personal brands. My platform of choice, LinkedIn, saw a massive spike in new users in 2020, and interesting content creation also rose by … Read More about Level Up With Leanne: 5 ways to refresh your LinkedIn profile

Quebec City named Best City in Canada

Travel + Leisure has named its five Best Cities in Canada, and for the seventh year in a row, Quebec City has come out on top. Every year, Travel + Leisure surveys its readers for its World’s Best Awards, where they give their opinion on top cities, islands, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rate cities on its sites, landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and value. This … Read More about Quebec City named Best City in Canada

Canadian hotels post highest performance in pandemic era: STR

Canada's hotel performance was the highest of the pandemic era, according to STR's June 2022 data. Monthly hotel room rates were at an all-time high, and occupancy was its highest since September 2019. “June was an exceptional month for Canada hotels, with RevPAR (revenue per available room) exceeding 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic began, and, on nominal terms, reaching … Read More about Canadian hotels post highest performance in pandemic era: STR

Destination Toronto names new vice president of global marketing

After a strategic search, Destination Toronto announced recently that Paula Port has been named its new vice president of global marketing. Port has more than 20 years of experience at Destination Toronto, and going forward will lead the strategic development and implementation of marketing and communications for the destination. Most recently, Port was the director of brand and content, … Read More about Destination Toronto names new vice president of global marketing

Level Up With Leanne: Don’t miss this opportunity

I see it happen time and time again, and I’m guilty of it myself. There is so much business value in doing this one thing right, and we’re all falling short of its potential. We say “we’re too busy, ”or “it’s too much work.” We’re so busy running the hamster wheel, that we rarely stop to think about why we’re running the wheel to begin with. This missed opportunity is costing us and our … Read More about Level Up With Leanne: Don’t miss this opportunity

Canada bringing back mandatory random COVID-19 testing for air-travellers

The federal government has reinstated mandatory random COVID-19 testing for air travellers coming into Canada, starting July 19. The random testing was paused on June 11, 2022, but it will be re-implemented for fully-vaccinated air travellers coming into Canada at four major airports: Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto. Testing is set to be completed off-site, outside of airports … Read More about Canada bringing back mandatory random COVID-19 testing for air-travellers

Canadian hotel rates reach highest level since September 2019: STR

The country's monthly hotel performance improved once again, while room rates reached the highest level since September 2019, according to STR's most recent data from May 2022. The data reveals that from May 2019 to May 2022, occupancy was down just 6.7 per cent, while the average daily rate was up 2.8 per cent. “Overall, May was a strong month for Canada hotels, with many of the … Read More about Canadian hotel rates reach highest level since September 2019: STR

Ottawa celebrates hosting exclusive networking event in Scotland

Ottawa Tourism hosted a group of more than 20 association, sporting event, and travel trade buyers at an exclusive networking event in Scotland recently. According to organizers, the highlight was an inspirational education session delivered by Canadian swimming Olympic gold medallist and former world record holder, Mark Tewksbury. The event was held across three days at the Gleneagles … Read More about Ottawa celebrates hosting exclusive networking event in Scotland

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