Tourism

WestJet suspends Ottawa-Halifax flights as part of Atlantic Canada service cuts

The airline had already reduced the frequency of flights between Ottawa and the Nova Scotia city from once daily to twice weekly during the pandemic.

Ottawa’s top restaurateurs charge ahead with expansion plans

With winter approaching, many businesses are changing their service models

Ottawa airport unveils revamped passenger screening checkpoints

Airport says changes will speed up passenger flow and allow for more physical distancing while travellers and their carry-on items are being screened.

Airlines demand ‘concrete plan’ for financial aid after throne speech hints at relief

'Time is of the essence,' Canadian Airports Council president says.

Ottawa Tourism, Algonquin College join forces to boost Indigenous-owned enterprises

A new 10-week training program is aimed at helping Indigenous entrepreneurs bring their tourism business ideas to life.

Porter delays restarting flights again; plans to resume service in November

Airline said extension of mandatory quarantine order for travellers entering or returning to Canada, continued border closures and the ongoing Atlantic Canada travel bubble, were “key factors” in its decision to press pause on the restart.

Local convention, hotel execs hope higher capacity limits trigger fall rebound for beleaguered industry

Ottawa businesses catering to meetings and conventions saw revenues virtually wiped out in the wake of COVID-19.

Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club to host 2022 CP Women’s Open

Ottawa tourism officials are hoping the tournament will be a key part of a resurgence for the city’s third-largest industry.

Province opens door to larger conventions and meetings as COVID restrictions ease

Professional meeting and event facilities are allowed to host gatherings of up to 50 people in individual rooms or event spaces within a building.

Newfoundland-based airline set to add Ottawa to flight itinerary

PAL Airlines says new five-day-a-week service connecting St. John’s with Moncton, N.B., will be extended to Ottawa once restrictions on travel to Atlantic Canada are lifted.

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