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9th Annual SAXibition Show Features New Developments
November 13
On April 15th, 2008, Resorts of Ontario and the Ontario Accommodation Association will hold their 9th Annual SAXibition (Super Accommodation eXhibition), which showcases the latest in goods and services for the hospitality industry at the exciting Casino Rama Entertainment Centre near Orillia.
NOBEL PRIZE RECIPIENT TO KEYNOTE PATA'S CEO CHALLENGE
November 13
Dr RK Pachauri, Chairman of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize-winning United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), will be a keynote speaker at PATA's 'CEO Challenge 2008: Confronting Climate Change'.
Full-service restaurants lead sector growth
November 13
Total estimated sales of the restaurants, caterers and taverns industry reached $3.7 billion in August, a 3.1 % increase over August 2006 (According to an August 2007 preliminary report from Statistics Canada; data are neither seasonally adjusted, nor adjusted for inflation.)
The Four Host First Nations and Aboriginal Tourism BC prepare to welcome the world
November 13
The Four Host First Nations (FHFN) and the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (ATBC) today signed a Statement of Cooperation to work collaboratively towards unprecedented participation of Aboriginal Peoples in the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Going "green" has limited support in UK
November 09
A third of people are still not prepared to spend any more on a holiday in order to offset their carbon emissions, according to new research reported in the UK-based e-zine TravelMole. The poll of 2,500 people online was conducted by travel industry marketing specialist BLM Media.
Air Canada announces increased Germany/Canada capacity
November 09
Air Canada has announced the expansion of service between Canada and Germany in cooperation with its Star Alliance partner, Lufthansa, featuring new non-stop flights between Ottawa-Frankfurt and Toronto-Dusseldorf, as well as the addition of a second daily non-stop flight between Calgary-Frankfurt.
Ontario outdoor tourism conference in North Bay November 13-14
November 09
The NOTO Nature and Outdoor tourism conference will take place in North Bay, Ontario November 13 and 14. The conference theme is A Changing Environment - Tools for the Evolving Business of Outdoor Tourism. The conference features keynote addresses and workshops on a range of topics from customer service to fly-fishing.
Appointment Announcement: ATCO Travel
November 09
ATCO Travel is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Stratton as General Manager, ATCO Travel, effective immediately.
More people travelling within home province
November 09
Statistics Canada reports that Canadian travellers made 206.4 million domestic visits during 2006, most of which were within their home province and were for pleasure or to visit friends or relatives. More than 30% of these visits were made during the summer, compared with 21% in the winter.
Howard Johnson Canada recognizes top hotels of 2007
November 08
Howard Johnson Canada is pleased to honour its top performing hotels with the Howard Johnson Canada 2007 Gold Medal Awards. Ten Howard Johnson properties across Canada received this prestigious award.
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