Winning strategy: Ottawa Tourism hopes free-trip prize will fuel visitors’ wanderlust
Agency’s new Bookmark Ottawa campaign aimed at inspiring would-be tourists to make the city part of their future travel plans.
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Feds’ budget boost to domestic tourism expected to be boon for Ottawa
Ottawa Tourism boss Michael Crockatt said $1 billion in new spending earmarked for pandemic-battered sector across Canada suggests the feds understand the economic importance of
‘We’ve simply run out of time’: Bluesfest cancelled for second straight year
While this year’s festival won’t be happening, Bluesfest boss Mark Monahan said Rage Against the Machine has already been confirmed as a headliner for 2022.
TD Place to host 2022 Canadian figure skating championships
It will be the 12th time Ottawa has staged the country’s premier figure skating event.
Province gives $3.8M boost to struggling Shaw Centre
Downtown convention facility that attracted more than 63,000 out-of-town visitors in the 2019-20 fiscal year has seen its revenues plummet during the pandemic.
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.
Ottawa Tourism launches $100 gift cards to lure hotel guests
Guests who book at least a two-day stay in one of 30 participating hotels will receive the cards as part of a new promotional campaign.
Ottawa Tourism looks to boost ‘hyperlocal’ visits with discount program
Free “digital passport” allows users to get discounts and special offers from more than 60 local tourism businesses.
Ottawa to host 2021 world men’s curling championship
Event that’s expected to generate more than $3.6 million in economic activity will be a “big shot in the arm” for beleaguered tourism industry, mayor
Ottawa Tourism in line for $5.2M to help ‘bring visitors back to the National Capital Region’
Ottawa’s main tourism marketing agency will receive millions of dollars in federal funding as part of a campaign to kickstart the beleaguered hospitality industry. Economic
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