Brookstreet Hotel

‘We’re busy’: Convention industry’s comeback in full swing as bookings approach 2019 levels

Insider Only Ottawa, Tourism

More cooperation needed between feds and private sector in the global hunt for high-tech talent

Insider Only Techopia

Ottawa’s hotel industry still faces ‘big hurdles’ to return to pre-pandemic levels, leaders say

Tourism

Despite a surge in domestic travel this summer, sector’s recovery still lags behind that of other big Canadian cities, officials argue.

Aiming high: Wesley Clover to build 30-storey mixed-use tower beside Brookstreet Hotel

Residential

Firm backed by billionaire tech magnate Terry Matthews says it hopes to start construction on the $120-million project, which will include a restaurant and about

Ontario finance minister underscores economic plan to Ottawa leaders

Eastern Ontario

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy outlined Ontario’s plan to “protect progress” made in the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and reaffirmed the provincial government’s

People on the Move: hospitality leader Roger MacKinnon joins Brookstreet as sales director

People on the Move

“I could not be any happier,” longtime Ottawa hotel executive says of his new gig. “I think it’s a great fit.”

Hoteliers hope staycationers flock to Bluesfest-curated ‘room service’ concerts

Tourism

Room Service Concert Series will feature acts such as Great Big Sea frontman Alan Doyle, comedian Gerry Dee and American rock band Third Eye Blind.

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

Tourism

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

‘Innovation doesn’t stop’: L-Spark taking SaaS Showcase remote rather than postponing

Techopia

L-Spark will go remote rather than cancel or postpone the graduation event for its graduating SaaS cohort

Meet Ottawa-Gatineau’s 2019-20 Employees’ Choice Award winners

Ottawa

The Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade have announced the recipients of the 2019-20 Employees’ Choice Awards, an annual recognition of the region’s