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Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport to open next year with construction complete by end of 2025

Group Germain Hotels’ new hotel at the Ottawa International Airport is on track to be completed by the end of the year, a company spokesperson told OBJ on Monday.

YOW-Heathrow direct flight to continue through the winter, Air Canada announces

Air Canada announced Tuesday that its non-stop route between Ottawa and London will continue to operate through the off-season.

Porter grounds Ottawa-Las Vegas flight, Air Canada pauses Heathrow flight for the winter

The approach of a new travel season has brought a few changes to flights servicing the Ottawa International Airport.

How Ottawa’s Palapa Tours has navigated tricky waters on the way to growth

What began as a spur-of-the-moment idea has become a growing success for Mike Karpishka and Gaby Saucedo, and now they’re ready to take a long-awaited next step with their company Palapa Tours.

Food, shopping, the beach: Westboro always makes for a great day out

What’s not to like about Westboro? From breakfast to dinner with all sorts of activities in between,...

Business travel expected to increase during busy fall tourist season in Ottawa, official says

After a record-breaking summer for visitors to the city, Ottawa Tourism is expecting a solid fall season as business travel continues to recover post-pandemic.

ByWard Market businesses give thumbs up at halfway point of night ambassador program

Business owners in the ByWard Market say they’re encouraged by the area’s night ambassador program, which has...

Nightlife commish Mathieu Grondin speaks with OBJ about recent wins and what comes next

With a number of initiatives under his belt, Ottawa’s nightlife commissioner is already looking ahead to the...

Lady Dive Tours and Ottawa Boat Cruise team up to offer better deals to tourists

Two well-known Ottawa tour companies have partnered to cut costs for customers in what they describe as a slower-than-expected tourism season.

New Metcalfe Plaza touted as game-changer for Ottawa’s downtown core

In what Ottawa nightlife commissioner Mathieu Grondin hopes will be one of his office’s legacy projects, a...

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