Canada Tourism News
British Airways begins North America A350 services with Toronto debut
British Airways commenced the first North American long-haul service of its new A350 aircraft from Toronto today, following extensive trials and the launch of its first long-haul service to Dubai last month.
Marriott signs for W Hotels property in Toronto, Canada
The nine-story, 255-room property located at 90 Bloor Street East in Toronto’s fashionable Yorkville neighbourhood, will be surrounded by high-end boutiques, galleries and design studios as well as chic cafes, polished bars and fine-dining restaurants.
World Travel Awards headed to the Thompson Okanagan in 2020
World Travel Awards has revealed it will host its North America Gala Ceremony 2020 in the Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from across North America will attend what will mark World Travel Awards’ first ceremony in Canada.
Thompson Okanagan signs Cariboo Chilcotin Coast partnership
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association have signed a memorandum of understanding during tourism week in British Columbia.
Four Seasons Montreal welcomes first guests in Canada
Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Montreal is now open. The new location is also home to Marcus, the first Canadian outpost of renowned celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson.
WestJet launches Calgary-London connection with new Dreamliner
WestJet has launched a new Dreamliner service between Calgary and London Gatwick with the departure of WS1. The sold-out flight was a first for WestJet’s new 787-9 Dreamliner.
On The Go Tours to open Canadian office in July
On The Go Tours, a tour operator specialising in locally-led group tours and tailor-made holidays to worldwide destinations, is opening a reservations office in Canada.
Largest ever Residence Inn opens in Calgary, Canada
Marriott International has confirmed the opening of the Residence Inn Calgary Downtown/Beltline District, the largest property in the brand’s global portfolio.
Ottawa unveils development plans for Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
Transport bosses have announced a $100 million renovation project for Ottawa’s Macdonald–Cartier International Airport. The decision comes in response to several years of steady growth with the airport on pace to surpass the five million passenger milestone by the end of 2018.
Wow Air launches new route to Vancouver, Canada, for summer 2019
Wow Air has announced a new seasonal route from the UK to Vancouver, Canada, starting in June next year. The route will make the Icelandic airline the first to offer low-cost, long-haul flights to Vancouver International Airport.
Air Canada launches seasonal service to Bordeaux
Air Canada has announced the introduction of new seasonal Montreal-Bordeaux service between June 15th and September 15th next year. Flights will operate four days a week with Boeing 737 MAX 8 and are timed to optimise connectivity to Air Canada’s North American network.
Independence celebrations drive Ottawa tourism figures upward
In 2017, the city of Ottawa was home to a year-long series of special events as it played host to the official celebrations marking 150 years of Canadian Confederation.