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

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.

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

Escape Manor offers virtual escape-room fun during lockdown
An Ottawa tourism staple is offering residents gripped by cabin fever a chance to escape from the coronavirus-imposed lockdown ​– on their computer screens or

‘Virtual’ Canada Day celebrations planned in Ottawa
Details are in the works, minister says

Half of Ottawa hotels now closed in wake of COVID-19, industry group says
With the COVID-19 pandemic decimating the tourism industry and scuttling conventions, there’s plenty of room at local hotels right now.

Ottawa Jazz Festival cancels 2020 edition; other events eye revamped celebrations
Move follows city’s extension of ban on public gatherings to June 30.
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