Tourism

Ottawa Tourism CEO Michael Crockatt sounds alarm over fewer U.S. travellers to the capital

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.

Making weather-related assumptions is risky, local expert warns Ottawa tourism operators

Climate change is the top concern for tourism operators across the country, one local risk management expert says, and Ottawa businesses are not immune.

Ottawa festivals to benefit from pilot of new $2M fund administered by Ottawa Tourism

A new fund will provide up to $2 million over two years to festivals in the city. Ottawa...

We go behind the scenes of Ottawa’s increasingly competitive hotel industry

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.

BeaverTails ready for another season with new NCC lease and upgraded BeaverMobiles

Whatever the weather, BeaverTails co-founder Grant Hooker is ready for the upcoming winter season on the Rideau Canal Skateway.

Ottawa hotel occupancy, room rates expected to remain flat in 2026: CBRE

Ottawa’s hotel occupancy rates are projected to hold steady over the next 12 months, a new report...

Owner of new venue in former Cafe Dekcuf space hopes to create live events ‘hub’ on Rideau Street

A new music and events venue is moving into the space formerly occupied by Cafe Dekcuf on...

Here’s how to spend a great day shopping and dining in the Glebe

Have you ever wondered where the name “the Glebe” came from … or why it’s not simply...

‘Rough’ and ‘wild’ Ottawa a hit with visitors increasingly interested in ‘dark tourism’

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.

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