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Ottawa Tourism - Travel Trade

Name: Ottawa Tourism - Travel Trade
Address: 1405-150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P1L4, CA
Telephone: +16132375150

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Ottawa, Canada's Capital offers a unique blend of sightseeing, culture, outdoor beauty and a relaxed urban atmosphere.

The Ottawa Tourism - Travel Trade page provides support to tour operators, student tour operators, travel agents and travel professionals plan and offer successful Ottawa travel experiences for their clients. Access Ottawa resources and information throughout this page, and contact our travel trade staff team for personalized and professional planning assistance and your one-stop link to Ottawa’s tourism community.

09/04/2024

Juan Pablo Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) is currently in Mexico leading The Great Workshop: Ottawa. The focus? How Ottawa is the very essence of Canada! 🍁 🤩

Today marks day one of the three-day event dedicated to highlighting what makes Ottawa truly unique. From stunning natural landscapes to breathtaking historic landmarks and from culinary delights to eclectic arts and culture experiences, Ottawa embodies the vibrant spirit of Canada like no other. 🌟

Our winters may be chilly, but our hospitality is always warm. ❤️

09/03/2024

Juan Pablo Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) is attending Focus Mexico in Mexico City from September 10-12, 2024. ✨

08/21/2024

Did you catch Juan Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) and Kelly Dean (Director, Travel Trade) in NYC earlier this month? 😍

They attended SYTA Conference and came back with plenty of inspiration to continue promoting Ottawa as an amazing destination for students to learn and have fun in!

Here's a glimpse at what the event looked like!

08/12/2024

Juan Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) and Glenn Duncan (Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer) are currently at the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) Conference in NYC! 🗽

SYTA is the only event of its kind in North America! Professionals dedicated to promoting, selling, and providing travel experiences to students come together to elevate the student travel industry.

The dynamic duo will be there until August 13! 🤩

08/01/2024

Kelly Dean (Director, Travel Trade) and Juan Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) will be attending SYTA Conference in New York City soon! 🍎

The annual conference takes place from August 9-13.

07/08/2024

Ottawa's travel trade industry is growing...and we want you to know all about the latest trends, major events and important news! 📨

Subscribe to Ottawa Tourism's official Travel Trade newsletter and get the quarterly inside scoop. 👉 https://bit.ly/3z13bBT

06/06/2024

Here's a to when Juan Pablo Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) represented Ottawa Tourism in Mexico in April! 🌷 🎉

He attended Caravana (Wholesalers & Tour Operators Expo) in Merida as well as the launch of Julia Tours! 😊

06/05/2024

Juan Pablo Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) is in Jeffersonville, IN for TAP Dance Conference 2024 from June 9-12. 😍

05/22/2024

Rendez-Vous Canada 2024 was a huge success in Edmonton, Alberta this year! 😍

Destination Canada's signature event, co-produced with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada allows qualified travel buyers to partner with Canadian tourism professionals to market and sell our gorgeous Canadian destination. ✨

Glenn Duncan (Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Business Events), Juan Pablo-Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade), Nicole Graves (Manager, Travel Trade), Sarah Laturnus (Senior Manager, Travel Media Relations) and Idubamo Dick (Travel Trade Coordinator, Travel Trade) attended.

05/21/2024

Groups and FIT are eager to visit places with an exciting food scene boasting local flavours and unique dining experiences. Luckily, Ottawa dishes this out every day. 😉 🍛 🍰

We've got:
✅ Vibrant farmers' markets
✅ Elegant restaurants
✅ Memorable tasting tours

Use this itinerary as major foodie inspiration for crafting a trip to Ottawa that'll make visitors want seconds. 🤭 👉 https://bit.ly/3Si2Gt7

05/13/2024

The Canadian Tulip Festival is in full bloom — and we love hearing how much the local, national and international communities delight in thousands of flowers each year. 🌷

TTG Media (the Travel Trade Gazette) wrote a piece on the festival. Read it here! 👉 https://bit.ly/4dD15HZ

05/07/2024

Rendez-Vous Canada takes place this month in Edmonton, Alberta. 🌊👏

Glenn Duncan (Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Business Events), Juan Pablo-Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade), Nicole Graves (Manager, Travel Trade), Sarah Laturnus (Senior Manager, Travel Media Relations) and Idubamo Dick (Travel Trade Coordinator, Travel Trade) are attending! 🤩

05/01/2024

Have you visited our Ottawa in View blog? 👀

It's the perfect page to inspire new Ottawa itineraries for group travel and FIT clients. 😃 From seasonal activities to unique accommodations, our official packaged travel industry blog is everything you never knew you needed. 👉 https://bit.ly/3VMSbRJ

04/30/2024

Nicole Graves (Manager, Travel Trade) was in London, England showcasing everything our destination offers! 🤩

04/25/2024

to when Nicole Graves (Manager, Travel Trade), Kelly Dean (Director, Travel Trade) and Sarah Laturnus (Senior Manager, Travel Media) were in Germany for an awesome sales mission. 😍

04/24/2024

We love knowing our team members are sharing the beauty of our destination overseas. 😍

04/18/2024

Juan Pablo Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) represented Ottawa Tourism at Caravana (Wholesalers & Tour Operators Expo) in Merida, Mexico on April 15, 2024! 🎉

Here are some photos from his time there representing our beautiful destination. 😀

04/18/2024

Today, Juan Pablo Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) is in Mexico celebrating the launch of Julia Tours. 🤗 🍾

04/17/2024

Nicole Graves (Manager, Travel Trade) is headed to London for a sales mission soon! ✈️

04/15/2024

Juan Pablo Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) will be attending the launch of Julia Tours in Mexico on April 18, 2024! 👏 ✨

Ottawa Tourism remains dedicated to celebrating new offerings in the travel trade industry. You can learn more about the OT Travel Trade team here. 👉 https://bit.ly/43wPOV2

04/15/2024

Are you in Merida, Mexico for Caravana (Wholesalers & Tour Operators Expo)?😊

If so, say hi to Juan Pablo Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) who will be there representing Ottawa Tourism on April 15, 2024! 🌞 ✨

04/11/2024

Here's a Throwback Thursday for the Travel Trade team! ✈️

Last week, Nicole Graves (Manager, Travel Trade) was in Germany bragging about Ottawa's award-winning attractions, accessible accommodations, vibrant arts and culture scene and more! 🎉

04/09/2024

✈️ The Travel Trade team had a successful European Sales Blitz last week!

Nicole Graves (Manager, Travel Trade) and Chloe Barette Labonte (Tourism Outaouais) touched down in France and Germany to spread the word about all our destination has to offer. 😊

04/09/2024

Juan Pablo Suarez (Manager, Travel Trade) is attending Caravana (Wholesalers & Tour Operators Expo) in Merida, Mexico on April 15, 2024! ✈️ 🎉

04/04/2024

There are a ton of trends, major events and crucial news updates in the travel trade industry...and we want you to know about all about it. 🗞️ ✨

Sign up to Ottawa Tourism's Travel Trade department official newsletter here. 👉 https://bit.ly/42mNYFN

03/20/2024

Looking to build the most memorable family trip to Ottawa? 🤩 🤗 💞 Here’s our four-day family-themed itinerary for packaged travel. 👉 https://bit.ly/3OmBuIo

It features:
✅ Tours of historic sites
✅ Exciting glimpses into history
✅ Authentic Indigenous experiences
✅ Fun on the water
✅ More adventures

03/04/2024

Parc Omega's 3rd annual Sugar Fest has something sweet for everyone! On March 23 from 6 pm to 9 pm, the wildlife park invites the public to the Outaouais region of Quebec to enjoy an unforgettable night celebrating a Canadian culinary staple. 🍁 😍

The night will feature a performance by a local band and tons of family-friendly activities including a bonfire, ice skating and tubing (weather permitting). Visitors can browse products by local artisans, dig into a droolworthy sugar shack menu and discover a wildlife presentation at the Wolf Observatory. ⛸️ ☕🐺

Learn more and purchase tickets here. 👉 https://bit.ly/3uQcAdK

02/22/2024

On February 20, our Travel Trade team hosted a fantastic event at the incredible Escape Manor with the National Tour Association! 🌟🤗

Esteemed guests included Fraser Neave (Senior Vice President, Wells Gray Tours and Board Chair, National Tour Association), Dawn Pettus (Vice President of Events, NTA) and Brooke Coulter (Director of Sales, NTA) along with over 20 enthusiastic members of Ottawa Tourism. 🤝

During the event, the NTA executives shared invaluable insights about NTA, highlighting the incredible benefits of being a member. They also unveiled upcoming marketplaces and events. 🌎

And of course, they reminded attendees that NTA Travel Exchange 2025 will take place right here in Ottawa from November 9-12! 📅

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Escape Manor. 🤩 🥂

02/19/2024

Our team was so honoured to read this piece written by Izabela Jaroszynski. ❤️ Our beloved city was featured as part of the "A View From Here" series which is dedicated to celebrating communities around Canada and sharing local voices. 😍

"...[I]f you take the time to dig beneath the surface, to really get to know the people who make this place their home, what you'll find is a city with a huge amount of creativity and plenty of soul."

You can read the story here. 👉 https://bit.ly/481d0Mh

02/06/2024

👂 Heard about Ottawa in Wander Woman: A Travel Podcast? 👏

A recent episode, "I, Pilgrim" speaks about Trina Simard, founder of the Indigenous Solstice Festival and operator of Mādahòkì Farm here in Ottawa. The episode touches on Simard's dedication to educating locals about the Ojibwe people and the endangered wild horse, Ojibwe spirt horses. 🐎

Mādahòkì Farm allows visitors to experience authentic Indigenous culture through seasonal events, an all-season marketplace and more events just southwest of downtown.

🎧 Listen to the podcast episode here. 👉 https://bit.ly/47VyeLw

Address

1405-150 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P1L4

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16132375150

Website

http://www.ottawatourism.ca/traveltrade, http://www.twitter.com/OTTravel_Trade

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Ottawa, Canada's Capital offers a unique blend of sightseeing, culture, outdoor beauty and a relaxed urban atmosphere. Ottawa Tourism is here to help tour operators, student tour operators, travel agents and travel professionals of all kinds plan and offer successful Ottawa travel experiences for their clients. Access Ottawa resources and information throughout this site, and contact our travel trade staff team for personalized and professional planning assistance and your one-stop link to Ottawa’s tourism community.