Tourism

Airlines demand ‘concrete plan’ for financial aid after throne speech hints at relief

'Time is of the essence,' Canadian Airports Council president says.

Ottawa Tourism, Algonquin College join forces to boost Indigenous-owned enterprises

A new 10-week training program is aimed at helping Indigenous entrepreneurs bring their tourism business ideas to life.

Porter delays restarting flights again; plans to resume service in November

Airline said extension of mandatory quarantine order for travellers entering or returning to Canada, continued border closures and the ongoing Atlantic Canada travel bubble, were “key factors” in its decision to press pause on the restart.

Local convention, hotel execs hope higher capacity limits trigger fall rebound for beleaguered industry

Ottawa businesses catering to meetings and conventions saw revenues virtually wiped out in the wake of COVID-19.

Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club to host 2022 CP Women’s Open

Ottawa tourism officials are hoping the tournament will be a key part of a resurgence for the city’s third-largest industry.

Province opens door to larger conventions and meetings as COVID restrictions ease

Professional meeting and event facilities are allowed to host gatherings of up to 50 people in individual rooms or event spaces within a building.

Newfoundland-based airline set to add Ottawa to flight itinerary

PAL Airlines says new five-day-a-week service connecting St. John’s with Moncton, N.B., will be extended to Ottawa once restrictions on travel to Atlantic Canada are lifted.

Ottawa Tourism launches $100 gift cards to lure hotel guests

Guests who book at least a two-day stay in one of 30 participating hotels will receive the cards as part of a new promotional campaign.

Despite hospitality downturn, backers of new Kanata Wingate hotel eager to open doors

The 122-room lodging is located on Campeau Drive, just west of the Canadian Tire Centre and a block from the Tanger Outlets mall.

Ottawa Tourism extends pitch to local residents by expanding attraction discount program

MyOttawa Pass launched to give local residents an extra incentive to sample the wide menu of attractions in their own backyard. 

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