Nyle Kelly

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

Opposites attract at Brookstreet Hotel’s Lumière ‘Fire & Ice’ Charity Gala

Fire and ice — two opposing elements of nature — are great on their own but put them together and you get something really spectacular, as

How Ottawa hotels work with social media influencers

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When Katie Hession first started posting photos related to her “favourite F-words” – family, food, fashion, fitness and fun times – on her Instagram account