Economy

Ottawa Tourism in line for $5.2M to help ‘bring visitors back to the National Capital Region’

Ottawa’s main tourism marketing agency will receive millions of dollars in federal funding as part of a...

City task force touts rural tourism campaign in economic recovery plan

Mayor says campaign will target local residents as well as visitors from nearby cities such as Kingston and Montreal.

Ottawa Tourism CEO banking on ‘pent-up demand’ from T.O., Montreal travellers to help kickstart sector

With tourism in a free fall, the man tasked with reigniting the local industry is hoping geography is on the capital’s side.

Ottawa airport eyes more domestic flights as projected deficit balloons

CEO says airport might have to borrow up to $150 million over the next two years to cover its operating expenses.

Op-ed: City of Ottawa’s financial health and future not immune to COVID-19

Property tax and water bill deferrals, combined with declining revenues, is hurting the city's cash position.

Opening of new interprovincial zipline pushed to 2021

Organizers had hoped 1,400-foot zipline would draw some 30,000 participants in its inaugural year.

Sponsors stick with Tulip Festival as major events experiment with virtual editions

Festival organizers said Monday the popular annual spring celebration is on track to surpass last year’s total sponsorship revenues of $61,000 despite moving online.

O Canada! Chateau Laurier to reopen July 1, GM says

Iconic hotel plans to enforce strict safety measures, such as taking the temperature of every guest and employee when they enter the building.

Ottawa hotels hoping for summer reopening; awaiting provincial rules

Reopening of attractions such as museums and galleries is key to wider tourism recovery, industry group says

Coping with COVID-19: Watson urges Ottawa residents to accelerate tourism industry’s revival

Appearing on a live video segment with OBJ, Mayor Jim Watson said the path to recovery starts in our own backyards.
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Matt Milton is a hometown guy that made it big. Almost one year ago, Milton stepped into the role of president of Microsoft Canada, a high point in a 25-year career in tech that has taken him to places such as New York, Oslo and Copenhagen. As president, Milton oversees more than 5,000 Canadian employees and has a mandate to help Canada get inspired by artificial intelligence. Microsoft Canada is leveraging its 40-year history and national workforce to lead the generational shift to AI. By collaborating with key partners, such as healthcare institutions like the Ottawa Hospital and the federal government, Microsoft is focusing on inspiration over pure automation. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran sits down with Milton to explore his local roots, the federal government's new "AI for All" strategy, and how startup entrepreneurs can navigate disruption by integrating AI to solve meaningful real-world challenges. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Introducing Matt Milton 08:35 Sponsor Segment 25:04 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/5
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