Overnight tourist visits to Ottawa jump 5.5% on strength of Canada 150 celebrations
The number of visitors to Canada’s capital is expected to remain elevated through 2018 thanks in part to the exposure Ottawa gained from the festivities
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Council carves out B&B exemption for new 4% hotel room levy
Bed-and-breakfasts will be able to avoid a new four per cent tax on guest accommodations, but Ottawans who rent out rooms on platforms such as
Ottawa Tourism launches chatbot guide to city’s attractions
In an attempt to help tourists discover Ottawa’s top sites, the city’s tourism body has partnered with a local startup to put a tour guide
Everything old is new again at Ottawa’s reimagined Science and Tech museum
When Christina Tessier started her new job as head of the Canada Science and Technology Museum in November 2014, she felt a bit like she’d
WestJet, Delta sign preliminary deal to deepen cross-border partnership
WestJet and Delta Air Lines plan to form a joint venture that will enhance transborder service and deepen the relationship between the two companies. They
Air Canada expanding codeshares for 2018 Canada China Year of Tourism
Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Air China Ltd. say they will be expanding their mutual codeshare services in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism.
WestJet creates winter wonderland for Ottawa passengers
WestJet passengers in Ottawa were recently treated to a winter wonderland, complete with a gingerbread gate. The event is part of the airline company’s 12
Roar of the Rings curling tournament leads to a rocking week for Ottawa businesses
It turns out Rachel Homan and her teammates weren’t the only big local winners at the Roar of the Rings Olympic curling trials. Many Ottawa
Ottawa’s B&Bs push back against proposed 4% hotel tax
After an outcry from bed and breakfast owners who say a mandatory four per cent hotel tax could drive them out of business, a city
Ottawa eyes 4% hotel and Airbnb room tax
Whether they choose a traditional hotel room or make use of platforms such as Airbnb, Ottawa tourists may find a new tax on their stays
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