WestJet today announced its intention to launch a new, ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) in Canada subject to agreement with its pilots and any required regulatory approvals. Service is expected to start in late 2017 with an initial fleet of 10 high-density Boeing 737-800s designed by the airline that first brought low-cost air travel to Canada in 1996. The ULCC will provide Canadians with … Read More about Westjet Planning Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier
Freeman has announced that Sonia Moffatt has been named general manager of its Toronto branch, effective July 1, 2015. Moffatt will be responsible for overseeing the successful operation of all branch departments including warehouse and show-site operations, customer service, sales and administration. She will report to Freeman’s senior vice-president in Canada, Barbara Baird. “Sonia has been a … Read More about Freeman Names Moffatt Toronto GM
Tourism Toronto president and CEO David Whitaker has been tapped to become chief marketing officer for Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States. Whitaker will join Brand USA on May 11, 2015. He led the team at Tourism Toronto for eight years. Whitaker will report to Brand USA president and CEO Christopher L. Thompson and will direct the development and … Read More about Tourism Toronto Head Heading South to Brand USA
Hotel industry veteran Grace McCullough is the latest addition to the Meeting Encore team. McCullough has been part of the hotel industry for more than 20 years, holding sales positions at Fairmont, Delta and Starwood. Her hotel sales career began with a six-year stint at The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. After five years of selling resorts in Ontario's Muskoka region, she worked for four years … Read More about Meeting Encore Welcomes New Client Ambassador
Veteran hotelier Desmond Lomas has joined The Howes Group. He will serve as senior manager, Global Accounts for the Ottawa, Ontario-based site selection company. Lomas has worked in the hotel industry for more than 20 years. Prior to joining The Howes Group, he was the director of sales and marketing at one of Ottawa's leading downtown meeting and business travel hotels. "As I considered my next … Read More about Howes Group Adds to Sales Team
Jennifer Ginsberg has returned to JPdL Toronto & Niagara DMC as its new director of sales. Ginsberg was part of JPdL's sales team for more than 10 years and after a brief time away, has rejoined the company. Her dedication, sales expertise and skills will be a great asset to the company. JPdL Toronto & Niagara DMC is part of the JPdL Destination Management Canada family, Canada’s largest … Read More about JPdL Toronto & Niagara Names New Director of Sales
Ryan McRae has been named vice president, Hotel Development for Marriott Hotels of Canada Ltd. He will be based in Vancouver, B.C. and will be responsible for the growth of Marriott's full service, select service and extended stay hotel brands in Western Canada. The appointment, which was announced yesterday, is effective September 15, 2014. McRae joins Marriott with more than 16 years of … Read More about Marriott Canada Names New VP Hotel Development
Philip M. Barnes, regional vice-president, Pacific Northwest and general manager, Fairmont Pacific Rim, has announced that Michael J. Pye has been appointed general manager at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Pye's appointment was effective January 6, 2014. As general manager of the luxury 556-room hotel, Pye will oversee a $12 million lobby renovation that will be completed for the hotel's 75th … Read More about Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Appoints New GM
