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WestJet Connecting Western Canada and Mexico City

WestJet has added to its roster of flights connecting Canada and Mexico. On March 14, the carrier launched a new service between Calgary and Mexico City. On March 15, it began service from Vancouver to Mexico City. "WestJet is proud to be at the forefront of expanding on vital trade and tourism linkages between Mexico and Canada," said Ed Sims, WestJet president and CEO. "Non-stop, … Read More about WestJet Connecting Western Canada and Mexico City

Air Canada Increasing Service from Alberta to Sun Destinations

Air Canada will launch daily, seasonal flights between Calgary and Palm Springs, and between Edmonton and Las Vegas, starting October 28, 2018. "We are very pleased to offer additional convenient travel options to Albertans with non-stop flights from Calgary and Edmonton to Palm Springs and Las Vegas respectively this winter," said Benjamin Smith, president, Passenger Airlines, Air Canada. … Read More about Air Canada Increasing Service from Alberta to Sun Destinations

Calgary Convention Centre Helps Feeding the 5000

The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (CTCC) was delighted to provide the production kitchen for the Calgary's first Feeding the 5000 event, which was held June 15, 2017 in Olympic Park. Originating in London, England, Feeding the 5000 has been hosted in cities around the globe with the goal of serving 5,000 people lunch with perfectly edible food that has been rejected by the food service … Read More about Calgary Convention Centre Helps Feeding the 5000

WestJet Introducing Calgary-Belize Service

WestJet will launch new non-stop weekly service between Calgary and Belize on November 3, 2017. The service is part of the airline's seasonal schedule for the winter of 2017-18 which includes more flights from Calgary to Vancouver, Toronto, Fort McMurray, Kelowna, Brandon, Grande Prairie, Kitchener, Los Angeles, Houston, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Cancun and Cabo San Lucas. "WestJet will … Read More about WestJet Introducing Calgary-Belize Service

ILEA Live Announces Keynote Speakers

Srinivas Rao and Johanna Blakley, PhD, will deliver keynote addresses at the 2017 edition of ILEA Live, which is being held August 10-12 in Calgary, AB, reports the International Live Events Association (ILEA). Rao is the host and founder of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast and author of Unmistakable. In a keynote presentation titled "The Art of Being Unmistakable," he will share how to … Read More about ILEA Live Announces Keynote Speakers

Atlific Announces Management of Airdrie Properties

Atlific Hotels has taken on the management of two Airdrie Calgary properties, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Airdrie-Calgary North and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Airdrie. The hotels, situated next door to each other, are located close to the Airdrie Industrial Park, Alberta’s government agricultural sector and CrossIron Mills Mall. “Atlific is pleased to expand its Calgary … Read More about Atlific Announces Management of Airdrie Properties

WestJet Launches Service to Phoenix-Mesa

CALGARY — WestJet has launched service from Calgary and Edmonton to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, it was announced Jan. 19. “The Phoenix-Mesa market is very robust and WestJet continues to add new service to meet demand. These new non-stop flights connect Albertans to a highly desirable leisure market and offer convenience to those looking to fly directly into Mesa. We are proud to have … Read More about WestJet Launches Service to Phoenix-Mesa

Hilton Opens Dual-Branded Hotel in Calgary

CALGARY and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton has opened the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown and Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary Downtown, it was announced last month. There are two distinct lobbies and dining areas, each catering to the needs of their respective guests; fitness centre, indoor pool and rooftop terrace offering mountain views. On the events side, there is 3,016 square … Read More about Hilton Opens Dual-Branded Hotel in Calgary

WestJet Adding Flights to Mesa, Ariz. in January

CALGARY — WestJet will begin serving Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from Calgary and Edmonton starting Jan. 19, 2017, it was announced last month. Beginning Jan. 19, flights will serve Calgary and Mesa three times a week, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Beginning Jan. 21, flights will serve Edmonton and Mesa once a week, on Saturdays. WestJet offers scheduled service to more than 100 … Read More about WestJet Adding Flights to Mesa, Ariz. in January

10 reasons why meeting in Calgary this winter will be awe-inspiring [sponsored content]

The temperatures might be dropping, but the reception in Calgary feels anything but chilly. Besides a convention center that puts attendees at the doorstep of downtown, the city comes alive during the colder months, offering groups a unique meeting experience and planners a break on their budget. Play where Olympians competed. As former host to the 1988 Winter Olympics, Calgary’s world-class … Read More about 10 reasons why meeting in Calgary this winter will be awe-inspiring [sponsored content]

Winter Comes Alive in Calgary [sponsored content]

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Snowy conditions and chilled temperatures don't need to put the freeze on your event planning. The winter months can offer up unique events, attractions, and opportunities – and there are few destinations where winter comes together like Calgary. Planning around the cold? Consider just some of the ways Calgary makes winter shine... ... Olympic-sized Activities There are benefits to being the … Read More about Winter Comes Alive in Calgary [sponsored content]

Calgary Airport Re-Named ‘YYC’

CALGARY — Calgary International Airport has been renamed YYC Calgary International Airport, Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced Oct. 6. Throughout the airport's history, ‘YYC’ has been the official IATA code and will now be enshrined permanently in its official new name. “We branded the airport publicly as YYC in 2008 and the tremendous positive reaction of the Calgary community … Read More about Calgary Airport Re-Named ‘YYC’

Inside This Convention City’s Booming Culinary Scene [sponsored content]

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A convention schedule can create some serious hunger. After a full day of education sessions and networking breaks, attendees want to explore the host destination’s dining options. When they start their searches, they aren’t looking for experiences they can find anywhere; they crave the authentic, only-in-this-city plates that look so tasty they demand an unfiltered Instagram photo before picking … Read More about Inside This Convention City’s Booming Culinary Scene [sponsored content]

Meet In a Hub of Technology [sponsored content]

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Calgary is already well known for its strengths in energy, transportation, and logistics, but you may not know that the city also has a thriving ICT sector, with the most technology startups per capita in Canada. From robotics to drones to GPS systems, the innovations coming out of Calgary touch on numerous sectors, symbolizing the destination’s great capacity for collaboration. ICT in Calgary is … Read More about Meet In a Hub of Technology [sponsored content]

Event Goers Expect to Stay Connected [sponsored content]

Access, Access, Access. It can’t be seen, heard or felt. Without it, we feel powerless, adrift. It is wi-fi. In technical terms, wi-fi is a wireless computer network that allows electronic devices to connect to it using radio waves. In everyday terms, it’s how we connect to people and information almost anywhere in the world. As the director of Information Technology at the Calgary TELUS … Read More about Event Goers Expect to Stay Connected [sponsored content]

What Calgary’s new venues can deliver to your meeting [sponsored content]

Calgary’s vibrant energy and business potential is attracting an exciting array of investors and builders to the city. From new hotels to musical musings, discover Calgary’s latest additions to their meetings and conventions scene. Calgary’s Hotel Boom Over 3,000 hotel rooms will be added to the city’s inventory by 2018! Kicking off this boom, Calgary’s newest hotel the Fairfield Inn & … Read More about What Calgary’s new venues can deliver to your meeting [sponsored content]

GM Leaves Calgary’s Telus Centre

Tom Bornhorst, chair of the Calgary Convention Centre Authority Board of Directors, has announced that Marcia Lyons, the long-standing general manager of the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, will no longer be with the organization, effective April 15, 2016. Heather Lundy, currently the centre's marketing director, will serve as the acting GM while the Board conducts an executive search for a … Read More about GM Leaves Calgary’s Telus Centre

Calgary Stampede Confirms BMO Expansion Plans

The Calgary Herald reports that the Calgary Stampede has confirmed a proposed $500 million expansion of the BMO Centre, the city's largest convention centre. In the article, Warren Connell, CEO of the Calgary Stampede, explained that the expansion would transform the facility from a tier-two convention centre to a tier-one facility capable of handling major international events. He also said … Read More about Calgary Stampede Confirms BMO Expansion Plans

Petroleum Geologists’ Convention Returning to Calgary

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists' Annual Convention & Exhibition (ACE) has returned to Calgary for the first time in a decade, reports Meetings + Conventions Calgary.  Calgary, which is a global energy centre, has a strong contingent of local geoscientists who will welcome more than 6,000 colleagues from some 72 countries, June 19-22, 2016 at the BMO Centre at Stampede … Read More about Petroleum Geologists’ Convention Returning to Calgary

Aeromexico and WestJet Sign Code-share Agreement

A new code-share agreement between Aeromexico and WestJet makes getting to and from Mexico City from Canada easier. The new agreement will give Aeromexico's customers enhanced connecting service via Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver to more than 10 Canadian destinations including Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Halifax, Deer Lake and St. John's. Conversely it gives WestJet flyers new … Read More about Aeromexico and WestJet Sign Code-share Agreement

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