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Ottawa set to host ISI World Statistics Congress 2023

Ottawa is set to host more than 2,000 delegates during the 64th ISI World Statistics Congress from July 16-20, 2023. The biennial congress is the leading event on Statistics & Data Science in the world. In 2023, it will take place at the Shaw Centre in the heart of Ottawa, and will make use of the Westin, Les Suites, Lord Elgin, Novotel, Sheraton, and the University of Ottawa for … Read More about Ottawa set to host ISI World Statistics Congress 2023

Canadian hotel performance recovery continues

According to recent STR data, Canada’s hotel performance in October 2022 fell from September 2022 numbers but the average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were higher than pre-pandemic comparables. The data shows that when compared to October 2019 data, Canadian hotels in October 2022 saw a one per cent decrease in occupancy, but a sizeable increase in ADR (13 per cent) … Read More about Canadian hotel performance recovery continues

Algonquin College offering first-in-Canada events program

Algonquin College is offering a first-in-Canada program for students looking for a career in events, sports, or entertainment. “The Bachelor of Event, Sport, and Entertainment Management (Honours) Degree program, a first in Canada, will expand offerings and highlight the School of Hospitality and Tourism,” said Claude Brulé, president and CEO of Algonquin College. “Launching in Fall 2023, it … Read More about Algonquin College offering first-in-Canada events program

Trans Canada Trail and Destination Canada form new partnership

The Trans Canada Trail and  Destination Canada announced recently that the pair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) marking their commitment to work together to support the development of trail destinations across the country. According to its press release, this is a first-of-its-kind initiative between the two parties and is a first step in creating a long-term relationship in … Read More about Trans Canada Trail and Destination Canada form new partnership

Level Up With Leanne: The most wonderful time of the year

It’s literally my two favourite days of the year - and it's just around the corner! No, it's not Christmas.  No, not American Thanksgiving. No, not some of the more notable fall industry events. My two favourite days of the year are my Annual Business Plan Retreat. Going on 10+ years now, I take two days out of my November/December schedule to hide out and plan out my goals, projects, and … Read More about Level Up With Leanne: The most wonderful time of the year

Canadian hotel performance exceeds pre-pandemic levels in September: STR

According to STR’s September 2022 data, Canada’s hotel performance was lower than the month before, but higher than its pre-pandemic comparable. When comparing September 2019 to September 2022, occupancy was up 1 percentage point, the average daily rate was up 14.3 per cent, and the revenue per available room was up 15.5 per cent. "Performance levels were expectedly lower than August, but … Read More about Canadian hotel performance exceeds pre-pandemic levels in September: STR

Vancouver Convention Centre recertified LEED Platinum

The Vancouver Convention Centre recently announced the recertification of its West Building as LEED Platinum for Building Operations and Maintenance. “Sustainability is at the core of everything we do,” says Craig Lehto, General Manager of the Vancouver Convention Centre. “We take pride in the high standards we’ve set for ourselves to not only maintain our sustainable building features but to … Read More about Vancouver Convention Centre recertified LEED Platinum

Level Up With Leanne: All about mental health

It’s about damn time.After decades of suffering in silence, our industry is finally coming together to have a conversation that is long overdue. One of the largest and most-needed topics in our meetings and events industry right now isn’t about how we plan events, or how to master event tech, or even how we predict the upcoming trends around adult education. The big topic is mental health, and … Read More about Level Up With Leanne: All about mental health

New report details ways tradeshow industry can have a more sustainable future

A new report on B2B tradeshow sustainability has been released recently that identifies key ways the industry can move towards a more sustainable path. The report, titled Finding the Future, Together: Towards a More Sustainable B2B Trade Show Industry in the U.S. and Canada found that carbon emissions, waste, and booth construction were the top three most important environmental impacts in the … Read More about New report details ways tradeshow industry can have a more sustainable future

Canada’s hotel occupancy reaches three-year high: STR

According to STR’s August 2022 data, Canada’s monthly hotel occupancy reached its highest level for any month since August 2019. "August is typically the seasonal peak for key performance indicators in Canada," said Laura Baxter, CoStar Group's director of hospitality analytics for Canada. CoStar Group is the parent company of STR. “This year, however, August performance was on par with July in … Read More about Canada’s hotel occupancy reaches three-year high: STR

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