Tourism

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.

With business travel in recovery, Ottawa Tourism looks to attract more corporate events

With concerns around cost and remote work, business travel has been the slowest tourism market to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. But one local tourism expert said the city is seeing more conferences and corporate meetings in 2025 than it has in years.

Fewer Canadians travelling to the U.S. is benefiting local attractions such as Mādahòkì Farm

Declining numbers of Canadians heading to the U.S. for vacation could mean an even better tourism season for attractions such as Mādahòkì Farm, which had already begun to cater to more domestic travellers.

Notable Ottawa hotels and venues receive funding to improve accessibility for tourists

Funding from Ottawa Tourism will help 10 local venues, including TD Place, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier and Brookstreet Hotel, improve accessibility.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino opens in Ottawa with nod to all things Canadian

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino opened its first fully integrated Canadian location today on Albion Road,...

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