Economy

Four pirate ships for sale as owner of local tourism brand exits the business

The owner of a swashbuckling tourism brand originally founded in Ottawa is ready to “pass the pirate hat” and is looking to sell the business.

High fuel costs could be the wild card for summer tourist season

When bookings shot up 25 per cent in the first two months of 2026, RVezy founder Michael McNaught was expecting a banner tourism season. But by March, things had taken a turn for his online RV rental platform.

Porter Airlines seeks ways to attract scarce talent to Ottawa

From pilots to air traffic controllers, the aviation industry is facing a global shortage of skilled labour. In response, at least one airline flying out of Ottawa is finding ways to make itself and the city more competitive to attract and retain talent.

YOW touts ‘room to grow’ in bid to attract airlines and become ‘hub of choice’

Unlike major airports in Toronto and Montreal, the Ottawa airport has something many airlines are looking for: vacant land.

Porter adds three new non-stop routes, increases frequency to popular sun destinations

Porter Airlines is adding three non-stop routes to popular vacation spots for the 2026-27 season.

Taking a flyer: How Porter Airlines has risked ‘bigger bets’ to figure out the Ottawa market

In December, Porter Airlines launched five new non-stop routes from Ottawa to sun destinations in Mexico, the Bahamas, Costa Rica and the Cayman Islands. According to senior vice-president and chief commercial officer Edmond Eldebs, the new routes have been embraced by local travellers.

Partnership between Outaouais Tourism and UQO aims to attract more conferences, events

Outaouais Tourism and the Université du Québec en Outaouais have formed a strategic partnership designed to increase business travel that has already succeeded in attracting an international conference to the region next year.

‘Landmark’ project in Centretown and large spa in Kanata get go-ahead from city council

Two significant real estate developments were approved by city council Wednesday. A proposal to build two “landmark” highrises...

Here are five downtown revitalization plans that city staff will propose to council next week

City staff have put forward a series of measures designed to advance downtown revitalization goals.  The Downtown Revitalization...

Frontline hospitality staff recognized by Ottawa Tourism with Shine On awards

A program interpreter from the Canadian Museum of History has been recognized by Ottawa Tourism with the Shine On Awards grand prize.
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