Tourism

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...

Local officials keep wary eye on labour disruptions at Air Canada

With more than 500 Air Canada flights set to be cancelled by Friday as a potential strike looms, local officials said it’s unclear how the cancellations, or any sort of prolonged labour disruption, would impact tourism in the capital.

New Ottawa Marriott GM Colin Morrison ready to tackle reno project in shifting travel market

With travel patterns more unpredictable than ever, Colin Morrison says local hotels are tapping into new markets and finding other ways to adapt.

From housekeeper to VP HR, Annie Corriveau talks about 20 years of change at Brookstreet

The hospitality industry has changed since Annie Corriveau first joined the Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata 20 years ago and human resources has had to change right along with it.

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