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MMBC looking for individuals to join its Board of Directors

Meetings Mean Business Canada (MMBC) is looking for qualified individuals for election to the Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning immediately following the 2022 Annual General Meeting on November 21, 2022 and ending immediately after the 2024 Annual General Meeting. The board seats are volunteer positions without remuneration. MMBC is an industry-wide coalition dedicated to … Read More about MMBC looking for individuals to join its Board of Directors

Level Up With Leanne: Hitting the reset button

Ahhhh, it’s finally here - sweater weather and pumpkin chai latte season!  In September, my focus is usually all about those “back to school, back to work” goals and putting the push on for Q4. It’s the big reset I always need after a chaotic summer of disrupted schedules, out-of-office notifications, and projects that were put on pause during camping season. But, this year I feel … Read More about Level Up With Leanne: Hitting the reset button

MCI awarded two ISO certifications in the Middle East region

MCI Middle East, the global engagement and marketing agency, has achieved two ISO certifications recently - ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 20121:2012 (Event Sustainability Management System) by meeting the extensive criteria of these standards. These certifications confirm MCI's commitment to delivering high standards, the environment, and quality services for clients and … Read More about MCI awarded two ISO certifications in the Middle East region

Ottawa set to host AFOA Canada National Conference 2023

Ottawa is set to host more than 1,000 delegates from AFOA Canada (formerly known as Aboriginal Financial Officers Association) for its national conference that runs February 14-16, 2023. AFOA Canada was founded in 1999 as a not-for-profit to help Indigenous people better manage their communities through a focus on enhancing management, finance, and governance practices and skills. The … Read More about Ottawa set to host AFOA Canada National Conference 2023

Canada’s hotel occupancy tops pre-pandemic comparable in July: STR

For the first time in the pandemic era, Canada’s monthly hotel occupancy came in higher than its 2019 comparable, according to STR’s July 2022 data. According to the data, occupancy was up 0.3 per cent when you compare July 2022 and July 2019 data. The average daily rate was also up 16.1 per cent from July 2019, as was the revenue per available room (16.1%). "Canada's hotel industry reached … Read More about Canada’s hotel occupancy tops pre-pandemic comparable in July: STR

6 must-know catering trends to keep on your radar

What’s an event without food and drink? Food and beverage are the core of so many events and meetings, and oftentimes, they’re one of the largest expenses for the event itself. And, arguably, the fare is often the most memorable aspect of an event or meeting. Ever been to an event where the food was sensational? We bet you remember it. And we bet you asked about the catering for your own … Read More about 6 must-know catering trends to keep on your radar

Level Up With Leanne: 5 ways to refresh your LinkedIn profile

In 2020, during the meetings’ industry’s largest crisis to date, activity on social media increased amongst our professionals. When in-person networking opportunities disappeared, we all flocked to online platforms to connect with professionals and grow our personal brands. My platform of choice, LinkedIn, saw a massive spike in new users in 2020, and interesting content creation also rose by … Read More about Level Up With Leanne: 5 ways to refresh your LinkedIn profile

Quebec City named Best City in Canada

Travel + Leisure has named its five Best Cities in Canada, and for the seventh year in a row, Quebec City has come out on top. Every year, Travel + Leisure surveys its readers for its World’s Best Awards, where they give their opinion on top cities, islands, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rate cities on its sites, landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and value. This … Read More about Quebec City named Best City in Canada

Canadian hotels post highest performance in pandemic era: STR

Canada's hotel performance was the highest of the pandemic era, according to STR's June 2022 data. Monthly hotel room rates were at an all-time high, and occupancy was its highest since September 2019. “June was an exceptional month for Canada hotels, with RevPAR (revenue per available room) exceeding 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic began, and, on nominal terms, reaching … Read More about Canadian hotels post highest performance in pandemic era: STR

Destination Toronto names new vice president of global marketing

After a strategic search, Destination Toronto announced recently that Paula Port has been named its new vice president of global marketing. Port has more than 20 years of experience at Destination Toronto, and going forward will lead the strategic development and implementation of marketing and communications for the destination. Most recently, Port was the director of brand and content, … Read More about Destination Toronto names new vice president of global marketing

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