Europe

Air Canada Launches Non-Stop Service from YVR to Zurich and Paris

Two new international Air Canada Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes from Vancouver to Europe launched last week. The carrier's inaugural flight from YVR to Zurich took off on June 7, 2018, followed by the launch of its non-stop service to Paris on June 8. With the addition of Zurich and Paris, Air Canada now offers five non-stop European routes from its Vancouver hub. "We are delighted to launch … Read More about Air Canada Launches Non-Stop Service from YVR to Zurich and Paris

Delta Hotels Brand Makes European Debut

The 223-key Delta Hotels by Marriott Frankfurt Offenbach officially launched today, marking the European debut of the Delta Hotels brand. “We are delighted to welcome Delta Hotels Frankfurt Offenbach into our portfolio and offer a quality accommodation option that reflects travellers desire for a simple, yet full-service premium hospitality experience,” said John Licence, vice-president, … Read More about Delta Hotels Brand Makes European Debut

Hosts Global Launches GDPR Resource Program

Hosts Global (Hosts), a strategic destination management partner for meeting and event planners worldwide, has launched a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Resource Program as part of its H-Forward initiative and in anticipation of client’s needs. “Hosts will not only be prepared to protect data and meet industry needs, but to drive the discussion around compliance preparation." The GDPR … Read More about Hosts Global Launches GDPR Resource Program

ALHI Adds Swedish Property to Portfolio

The Gothia Towers in Gothenburg, Sweden, is now being represented to the North American and European meetings, conventions and incentive market by Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). Together with the adjoined Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, Gothia Towers is Europe's largest fully-integrated hotel, exhibition and congress facility, and one of the Europe's five biggest … Read More about ALHI Adds Swedish Property to Portfolio

Air Canada Launches Service to Cartagena

Air Canada's inaugural flight, AC1872 from Toronto to Cartagena, Colombia departed December 18th. The flight marks the airline's newest destination in its ongoing international expansion. "We are very pleased to add Cartagena to our global route network," said Benjamin Smith, president – Passenger Airlines at Air Canada.  "Air Canada is continuing its strategic international expansion with … Read More about Air Canada Launches Service to Cartagena

Air Canada Launching New Dreamliner Routes from Vancouver

Air Canada is expanding its international network from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with new services launching June 2018 to Paris and Zurich, and the start of year-round flights to Melbourne. All flights will be available for purchase starting September 6 at aircanada.com or through travel agents. In addition, Air Canada is increasing its non-stop Delhi flights from Vancouver that … Read More about Air Canada Launching New Dreamliner Routes from Vancouver

ALHI Adds to Portfolio

Forty-five independent luxury-level meeting and incentive-focused hotels and resorts, located outside of North America, have been added to Associated Luxury Hotels International's (ALHI) global portfolio. The new members were hand-selected from the membership of ALHI’s sister company Worldhotels. Each hotel fits the ALHI quality requirements and specializes in hosting meetings, conventions … Read More about ALHI Adds to Portfolio

GCB Releases Predictions for 2016 Meetings

Innovation, value and compliance issues will impact meetings in 2016, according to the German Convention Bureau (GCB). The GCB's just-released list of predictions for the meetings industry in the year ahead includes: STRONG US $ -  American planners will reap the rewards of a strong exchange rate. The USD - Euro exchange rate is the close to its strongest value in 11 years making Europe … Read More about GCB Releases Predictions for 2016 Meetings

London, UK Top MICE Destination: Cvent

London, Barcelona and Paris took the top three spots on Cvent, Inc.'s inaugural list of the top 25 cities for meetings and events in Europe according to meeting and event booking activity through the Cvent Supplier Network, one of the world's largest databases of detailed venue information. To compile the list, Cvent evaluated more than 2,500 cities in Europe featured on the Cvent Supplier … Read More about London, UK Top MICE Destination: Cvent

WestJet Takes Delivery of First Wide-Body Aircraft

Calgary-based WestJet entered a new era in its 19-year history with the delivery today of the first of four Boeing 767-300 extended range aircraft. Its inaugural flights will begin in September. "The arrival of our first wide-body aircraft opens the next chapter in the evolution and growth of Canada's low-fare leader," said Bob Cummings, WestJet executive vice-president, Commercial. The … Read More about WestJet Takes Delivery of First Wide-Body Aircraft

Starwood Hotels Introduces new Brand

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. introduced its 10th brand and second collection of independent hotels, Tribute Portfolio™, last week. Focused on four-star,upper upscale hotels, the new brand will complement Starwood's The Luxury Collection brand. Its first featured hotel, the iconic Royal Palm South Beach Miami, debuted April 16th. New properties are slated to open soon in … Read More about Starwood Hotels Introduces new Brand

MPI Announces 2016 EMEC Host City

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has selected Copenhagen—the birthplace of "Meetovation"—as the destination for its 2016 European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC). The announcement was made during the closing of EMEC 2015 in Kraków, Poland. "MPI is thrilled to return to Copenhagen," said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI. "In selecting the host city for EMEC, MPI works … Read More about MPI Announces 2016 EMEC Host City

AMEX Releases Global 2015 Business Travel Predictions

The American Express Global Business Travel Forecast 2015 predicts that Canada will benefit from an improving US economy but that air and hotel prices will increase as more power is put into supplier hands. "Canada's economy is expected to remain stable or grow in 2015, increasing business travel across the country and abroad. The reality of supply and demand along with a focus on yield … Read More about AMEX Releases Global 2015 Business Travel Predictions

Air Canada Expanding Summer Service Out of Montreal

Air Canada is giving its international summer capacity to Europe from Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport a 20 percent boost in 2015. The carrier has announced that it is adding a seasonal non-stop flights between Montreal and Venice, doubling its flights to Paris and adding service to Athens and Barcelona. "This represents a 20 percent capacity increase to Europe over last … Read More about Air Canada Expanding Summer Service Out of Montreal

Finnair Upgrades Toronto Service

Finnair is making getting to Helsinki easy and comfortable this summer. The airline is operating its seasonal service to Toronto with upgraded two-class Airbus 330 widebody aircraft, replacing the narrowbody, single class Boeing 757s it was using on the route. "Finnair's summer service has been very popular in Canada and I am very happy to be able to continue service in the Toronto market, now … Read More about Finnair Upgrades Toronto Service

American Express Releases 2014 Meetings & Events Activity Forecast

American Express Meetings & Events forecasts meetings spend per organization across all regions will be flat or decline slightly in 2014. Its recently-released 2014 Global Meetings Forecast reveals that industry activity is stabilizing after two years of modest gains. Factors contributing to the stabilization include a rise in meetings-related policies designed to ensure meetings comply with … Read More about American Express Releases 2014 Meetings & Events Activity Forecast

IHG Names New Director Sales & Marketing, Europe

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Christopher Koleros area director of sales and marketing, Europe. He will oversee sales and marketing strategies, activities, growth and performance of the North American market for all IHG properties across Europe. Koleros, who has worked in the hospitality business worldwide for 22 years, has spent the last six years in Athens serving as … Read More about IHG Names New Director Sales & Marketing, Europe

Porter and Icelandair Sign Interline Agreement

Porter Airlines and Icelandair have signed an interline agreement that will allow passengers to book a single combined e-ticket for Porter and Icelandair flights. It is Porter's first interline agreement providing access to Europe. The agreement, which is effective immediately, includes the convenience of checking baggage through to the final destination. Connections from more than 10 Canadian … Read More about Porter and Icelandair Sign Interline Agreement

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