The head of Ottawa Tourism is concerned about decreasing numbers of U.S. travellers to Ottawa and says his organization will be looking to reverse that trend next year.
Climate change is the top concern for tourism operators across the country, one local risk management expert says, and Ottawa businesses are not immune.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown Ottawa, the lobby of the Marriott Hotel on Kent Street is calm and quiet. Guests who pass through the rotating front door would have no idea that, behind the scenes, an overhaul of the entire building is underway.
As the leaves fall and temperatures drop, the tourism season is drawing to a close for most local businesses. But for those that deal in the dark and macabre, the next few weeks are expected to bring one last flurry of activity.