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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.

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.

Fewer US but more international passengers travelled through YOW so far this year

The Ottawa airport is seeing fewer passengers to and from the U.S., but is experiencing an increase...

Ottawa outperformed other Canadian cities with hotel occupancy at 70% in 2025: report

A strong winter season gave Ottawa the highest boost in hotel occupancy of any major Canadian city last year, according to a new report from Avison Young.

O’Brien House will help Square Old Chelsea target a new, higher-end client, CEO says

The O’Brien House has stood in Gatineau Park for nearly a century, but for the company that will be reopening it as a boutique hotel this spring, the heritage property represents an entirely new business opportunity.

NextFest winner BlokJam to bring bilingual hip-hop talent to downtown Ottawa this summer

A new festival will be taking to the streets in downtown Ottawa this summer, featuring bilingual hip-hop...

History Ottawa expected to open this summer, with ‘full calendar’ lined up for the fall

Ottawa’s new music venue History Ottawa already has a slate of events planned from September onward, although...

YOW becoming a connecting hub, driven by increased activity from airlines such as Porter

It’s becoming easier to travel non-stop to or from the Ottawa International Airport, and while that in itself is good news, the influx of new routes has other advantages, officials say.
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