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Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Appoints New Director of Marketing Canada

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has appointed Jeanette Faria as its director of marketing in Canada. Faria, president of JF Marketing, will support the marketing efforts of the SLTA as part of a leading, national strategy to reposition the destination to the Canadian market. With almost 20 years of industry experience, Faria brings a wealth of knowledge to the SLTA having previously … Read More about Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Appoints New Director of Marketing Canada

Hyatt Plans to Double Brand Presence in Canada

Hyatt announced plans to expand the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brand footprint in Canada with the signing of management and franchise agreements by a Hyatt affiliate for nine Hyatt Place hotels and three Hyatt House hotels. The announcement was made June 6, 2018. Nine Hyatt-branded hotels are currently open in Canada. The expected openings of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels would … Read More about Hyatt Plans to Double Brand Presence in Canada

Club Med Announces Major Expansion Plans

Club Med aims to open five new resorts per year, on average, over the next five years, says Henri Giscard D'Estaing, Club Med's global CEO and president. The company, which opened two new mountain resorts (Samoëns Morillon Massif in France and Tomamu Hokkaido in Japan) in December, also plans to execute five major renovations to its current resorts per year. "For more than 65 years, Club Med … Read More about Club Med Announces Major Expansion Plans

GBTA Announces Conference Centre Stage Panels

The Centre Stage panels at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) 2018 conference, being held April 16-18 in Toronto, will focus on cross-border security, procurement practices and the impact of business travel. “We are truly thrilled to welcome these thought leaders to the stage at our 14th annual conference in Toronto,” said Nancy Tudorache, director of operations for GBTA Canada. “As … Read More about GBTA Announces Conference Centre Stage Panels

IACC Announce Canada Chapter Copper Skillet Winners

Following a competitive one-hour challenge, Brandon Szocs of Banff Centre and Ryan Beauvais of NAV CENTRE, won the Senior and Junior Canadian Chapter Cook-Off categories respectively, of the IACC's global Copper Skillet culinary competition. Beauvais won the judges' votes with a dish of pan-seared duck breast, escargot and mushroom risotto, enoki and scallion salad, and blistered cherry … Read More about IACC Announce Canada Chapter Copper Skillet Winners

Atout France Names Director for Canada

The head office of the France Tourism Development Agency (Atout France) has recently confirmed the appointment of Mélanie Paul-Hus as director of its Canadian office in Montréal. Hired by Maison de la France—now Atout France—in 2007 as press and publications manager, Paul-Hus was promoted deputy director in 2012 and in July 2016 took over the responsibilities as interim director. Her … Read More about Atout France Names Director for Canada

M+IT Expands Readers’ Choice Awards Program; Opens Call for Nominations

The call for nominations for Meetings + Incentive Travel's 2017 Readers' Choice Awards is now open. The Readers' Choice Awards program gives qualified planners the opportunity to honor Canadian suppliers that have exceeded expectations.  The 2017 program has been expanded to include destination marketing organizations (DMOs/CVBs), destination management companies (DMCs), entertainment companies … Read More about M+IT Expands Readers’ Choice Awards Program; Opens Call for Nominations

Marriott’s Convention & Resort Network Expands to 100 Properties

The Marriott International Convention & Resort Network (CRN) now includes 100 hotels and resorts throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The CRN portfolio includes properties from world-class brands such as Westin Hotels & Resorts®, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts®, The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Marriott Hotels® and … Read More about Marriott’s Convention & Resort Network Expands to 100 Properties

Destination Canada, Air Canada Promoting Canada

OTTAWA — Destination Canada and Air Canada have entered into a global partnership to market Canada to the world, it was announced Nov. 29. Under the agreement, Destination Canada tourism marketing organization and Air Canada will collaborate on strategic marketing initiatives and events aimed at travel trade, consumer markets and the media. This is the first partnership of this scope … Read More about Destination Canada, Air Canada Promoting Canada

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’

Québec Named Year’s Cultural Destination

QUÉBEC CITY — Québec City has been named culture destination of the year at the Leading Culture Destinations Awards gala in London, it was announced Oct. 3. On hand to accept the award was deputy mayor Michelle Morin-Doyle. Québec City was selected for this accolade over nominees Los Angeles and Lyon. “The jury ranked our city number one worldwide,” said Québec City mayor Régis Labeaume. … Read More about Québec Named Year’s Cultural Destination

PCMA Canada East Launches Awards

TORONTO — PCMA Canada East has launched its own Awards for Excellence that will be presented annually to members of that chapter, it was announced last month. The awards recognize members who exemplify the PCMA shared values of being passionate, connected, ethical and knowledgeable. Nominations will be accepted in the following categories: Inspirational Planner of the Year. This award … Read More about PCMA Canada East Launches Awards

Halifax Nova Centre Opening Delayed

HALIFAX — Developers of Halifax’s Nova Centre, which will house the city’s new 120,000-square-foot Halifax Convention Centre (HCC), as well as a 225- to 250-room convention-quality hotel, retail and office space, announced in early October that the scheduled March 2017 opening would be delayed, according to an Oct. 4 report in the Halifax Chronicle Herald. The developer offered no explanation for … Read More about Halifax Nova Centre Opening Delayed

Porter Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer With Pink Epaulets

TORONTO — Porter Airlines pilots and flight attendants will wear custom Fly Pink epaulets and pins, during October, to raise awareness for breast cancer, it was announced Sept. 29. Pilots from the airline's Women Soar at Porter committee, which focuses on making Porter the airline of choice for women in aviation, are leading the company's involvement in Fly Pink, a global aviation initiative … Read More about Porter Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer With Pink Epaulets

Watkins Rates Vancouver Top Convention City

VANCOUVER — Vancouver was ranked top convention city in Canada and second in North America, according to Watkins Research Group’s biennial Meeting and Convention Planners Survey, it was announced Aug. 4. Watkins’ rankings are based on responses from nearly 900 industry planners and decision makers from around the world. The honours awarded to Vancouver include number one for Client Advocate … Read More about Watkins Rates Vancouver Top Convention City

Maritz Names Bond Brand Loyalty Partner

ST. LOUIS — Maritz Global Events has named Bond Brand Loyalty as a partner in the Maritz Global meetings network, it was announced last month. As part of this network, Bond Brand Loyalty will serve as meetings experts for Canada, offering regional knowledge, capabilities and cultural solutions to Maritz Global Events’ clients. Maritz Global Events established the Maritz Global meetings network … Read More about Maritz Names Bond Brand Loyalty Partner

Hainan Airlines Launches Calgary-Beijing Flights

CALGARY — Hainan Airlines has launched service between Calgary International Airport and Beijing, providing the first direct air connection from Alberta to China, it was announced last month. Hainan Airlines will operate three days a week from Calgary to Beijing Capital Airport. Flights will depart Calgary at 3:05pm local time and arrive at 7:10pm local time the next day. Return flights depart … Read More about Hainan Airlines Launches Calgary-Beijing Flights

Tourism Toronto Appoints Bélanger President and CEO

Tourism Toronto announced today that Johanne Bélanger has been appointed president and CEO, effective September 1, 2015. Bélanger was president of Freeman Audio Visual Canada for the past 10 years and, throughout her career, has been a globally-recognized leader in exhibitions and events. She  served as Chair of Tourism Toronto's Board of Directors from 2012 to 2014 and has been a member of … Read More about Tourism Toronto Appoints Bélanger President and CEO

Air Canada Expands Direct Service to Australia

As part of its strategic international expansion, Air Canada is launching a non-stop service between Brisbane, Australia and Vancouver, British Columbia, starting June 17, 2016. The airline currently offers year-round, daily non-stop flights to Sydney, Australia. The Vancouver-Brisbane service will be offered three times a week aboard the carrier's state-of-the-art Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner … Read More about Air Canada Expands Direct Service to Australia

Choice Hotels Adds to Property Roster

Hotel franchisor Choice Hotels Canada opened 10 new hotels during the second quarter of 2015. The company has so far opened 13 hotels this year, bringing the total number of properties in the system to 323. “We’re pleased to welcome these great properties into the Choice Canada network of hotels,” says Brian Leon, managing director, Choice Hotels Canada. “We have no doubt these new additions … Read More about Choice Hotels Adds to Property Roster

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