IncentiveWorks reorganizes media properties, big announcement coming August 14

by NEWCOM MEDIA INC.

TORONTO, Ont. -- Newcom Media, the parent company of the IncentiveWorks Show (August 14-15 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre), today announced a reorganization of brands under its umbrella. MeetingsCanada.com, the online buyers’ guide, e-newsletters, and Hall of Fame program will now be operated as daily industry touch points under the IncentiveWorks banner. Meetings + Incentive Travel … Read More about IncentiveWorks reorganizes media properties, big announcement coming August 14

Marriott Adds Toledo Property to Autograph Collection

by Lori Smith

The 42-key Eugenia de Montijo Hotel in Toledo, Spain, is the latest addition to Marriott's Autograph Collection Hotels. The property, which just reopened following a full renovation, is housed in the former palace of the Empress Eugenia De Montijo, in the city centre. It has 40 guestrooms and two luxury bedroom suites: The Tiffany (cityview) and The Empress, which has views of the surrounding … Read More about Marriott Adds Toledo Property to Autograph Collection

PCMA Launches New Crisis Communications Guide

by Lori Smith

PCMA has launched a new guide for business event strategists on how to confidently handle communications around a crisis situation. Today’s 24-hour news cycle means that opportunities for the wrong messages to leak out are ever-present, making communications planning an essential part of every event organizer’s role. The guide, which is based on a 15 point toolkit, focuses business event … Read More about PCMA Launches New Crisis Communications Guide

Québec City CC Wins Bid to Host World Magic Championships

by Lori Smith

The Québec City Convention Centre and the Club de magie du Québec have won the bid to host the 2021 World Championships of Magic, held by the International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM). The news was announced by Domenico Dante, president, FISM, on July 10 during the 2018 World Championships of Magic, which were held in Busan, South Korea. Québec City beat out the Spanish city of … Read More about Québec City CC Wins Bid to Host World Magic Championships

Cuba Rolling Out Nationwide WiFi Coverage

by Lori Smith

The Cuba Tourist Board reports that a progressive rollout of nationwide WiFi coverage is now underway on the island. Speaking at FIT Cuba, a major international tourism fair held in the Villa Clara Keys in May, Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz said that WiFi coverage is expected to extend to 287 additional hotels by the end of 2018, and full coverage of every hotel on the island is slated … Read More about Cuba Rolling Out Nationwide WiFi Coverage

Marriott Inks Deal to Introduce AC Hotels Brand to Australia

by Lori Smith

Marriott International Inc. has signed an agreement with Melbourne-based property development company Capital Alliance to introduce the AC Hotels by Marriott® brand to Australia. The 200-room AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank hotel is expected to open in 2020 as part of The Normanby, a 40-storey mixed-use development located in the up-and-coming Fishermans Bend neighbourhood near the … Read More about Marriott Inks Deal to Introduce AC Hotels Brand to Australia

Redesigned Maple Leaf Lounge Opening in New YYT Terminal

by Lori Smith

Air Canada will open a redesigned Maple Leaf Lounge located in St. John's International Airport new terminal east expansion area (YYT) this fall. The new Maple Leaf Lounge will have 77 per cent more square footage, 46 additional seats, and windows offering a panoramic views of Signal Hill and the ocean. "We look forward to the opening of our redesigned Maple Leaf Lounge in the newly expanded … Read More about Redesigned Maple Leaf Lounge Opening in New YYT Terminal

Registration Open for SPINCon 2018

by Lori Smith

Registration is now open for SPINCon, SPIN:Senior Planners Industry Network's annual conference. The 2018 edition of the conference is being held November 11-13, 2018 at The Don Cesar in St. Petersburg, FL with hosts Visit St. Pete/Clearwater (VSPC). “Each year SPINCon focuses on the whole person—brain, body, being and business—and this year we are excited that the content has been curated … Read More about Registration Open for SPINCon 2018

Inclusion-Focused Education Program Being Developed by MPI

by Lori Smith

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is developing new education and resources to help meeting planners design more inclusive experiences. The association announced the initiative at its 2018 World Education Congress (WEC), held June 2-5 in Indianapolis, Indiana. As part of the initiative, MPI is collaborating with the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of … Read More about Inclusion-Focused Education Program Being Developed by MPI

Quebec City Convention Centre Posting Strong Numbers for Summer 2018

by Lori Smith

This summer the Québec City Convention Centre is hosting more than 8,000 Canadian, American, and international delegates attending nine national and international conventions. These business tourists will have an estimated economic impact of more than $12 million. “The Québec City Convention Centre’s activities this summer will have a major impact on the city’s economy, hotels, restaurants and … Read More about Quebec City Convention Centre Posting Strong Numbers for Summer 2018