FORT MCMURRAY, ALTA. — Quality Hotel and Conference Centre hosted its re-opening celebration Sept. 8 and honoured the first responders who battled Alberta’s worst wildfire. The event celebrated the re-opening of the hotel after smoke damaged the building’s interior. The evening included a donation presentation from SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts to the many brave men and women who fought … Read More about Fort McMurray Quality Hotel Re-opens
CALGARY — WestJet resumed flying to Fort McMurray International Airport June 10 as the Alberta city's airport reopened for commercial operations for the first time since wildfires caused the suspension of scheduled flights on May 4. "We are proud to support residents of Fort McMurray and the Region of Wood Buffalo as they return home under difficult circumstances," said Bob Cummings, … Read More about WestJet Returns to Fort McMurray
SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts' annual Friends in Need holiday campaign raised $36,040 for charities across Canada. During the holiday season, 10 participating SilverBirch hotels offered guests special holiday rates, with $10 from each room booked during the week of December 21-27 going towards each hotel's local charity of choice. "This was the 16th anniversary of the Friends in Need … Read More about SilverBirch Gives to Charities Across Canada
WestJet launched its new non-stop, twice-weekly service between Las Vegas and Fort McMurray, AB, today. The new route, which operates Tuesday and Sunday, is part of a major expansion of flights to and from the oil sands region. "Fort McMurray and WestJet have been partners for the past 13 years, and this year offers the most significant growth to our schedule out of Fort McMurray ever," said … Read More about WestJet Expands Fort McMurray Service
This summer WestJet is adding five new routes, increasing frequency on 20 existing routes and moving five seasonal routes to year-round service. It the largest schedule release since the airline debuted in 1996. "The latest schedule reflects the varied needs of the many guests who choose WestJet," said John Weatherill, WestJet's director, Network and Schedule Planning. "We have added inflight … Read More about WestJet Expands Flight Schedule
