CHICAGO — PRA Business Events has acquired Koncept Events, a sector leader in South Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean, a move that expands PRA’s reach into that marketplace. Koncept Events principals Hillary Smith, CMP, CSEP and Angie Nelson will continue in leadership roles within the PRA system. Smith will serve in the newly created role of executive creative director for the PRA system. … Read More about PRA Business Events acquires Koncept Events
TORONTO – Montreal chef Costas Spiliadis is launching a Dubai outpost of his acclaimed seafood restaurant, Estiatorio Milos, in the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences, set to open later this year. “The Middle East, specifically Dubai, has been on our radar for some time,” said Spiliadis. “Dubai has become a premier culinary and hospitality destination, with the world’s most talented chefs and … Read More about Montreal restaurateur opening in Dubai resort late 2019
Familiar, hearty, comfort food is as popular as ever with meeting and event groups. Gourmet cuisine certainly has its place on meeting and event menus, but attendees are still ravenous for the familiar, often hearty, foods they grew up eating. Comfort foods are as popular as ever, for reasons that go beyond familiarity. “It’s one thing for people to experience more exotic foods when they … Read More about Comfort Food Rules
MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton and Atlantica Hotels have signed a management license agreement whereby Atlantica will develop and manage DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Brazil. As part of the agreement, the companies plan to launch the first of those DoubleTree properties in Porto Alegre, in Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. Scheduled to open in 2021, the 141-room DoubleTree by Hilton Pontal Porto … Read More about DoubleTree by Hilton opening first property in Brazil
LAS VEGAS — Caesars Entertainment is launching a non-gaming hotel banner as part of its plan to expand its brands and loyalty network through its licensing strategy. Caesars Republic Scottsdale, its first non-gaming hotel in the U.S., is slated to open in early 2021 next to the Scottsdale Fashion Square luxury retail mall, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The 11-storey 266-room property will feature a … Read More about Caesars launching non-gaming hotel brand
WHISTLER, B.C. – Tourism Whistler and Tourism Vancouver have announced a regional destination partnership to increase meeting and incentive market share in the UK and Mexico. The partnership, which includes joint in-market representation, takes effect January, 2019. London-based Lois E. Wallis, whose resume includes Vancouver hotel sales with Pan Pacific and Fairmont Hotel Group, will oversee … Read More about Tourism Whistler, Tourism Vancouver partner to increase MICE business
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Convention Centre is the first convention venue in North America to be granted corporate affiliate membership to the prestigious Les Clefs d’Or international concierges organization. The local chapter, Les Clefs d’Or Canada, is a group of hotel concierges representing more than 4,000 top concierges in over 45 countries, including 150 Canadian members. “Les Clefs d’Or … Read More about Vancouver Convention Centre joins Les Clefs d’Or Canada
OTTAWA — Group Germain Hotels and the Ottawa International Airport Authority have announced the construction of the Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport, an investment of $40 million. The property will offer 180 guestrooms on eight floors, and on the top floor, will feature 3,000 square feet of meeting space and a restaurant. An indoor skywalk will connect the hotel to the airport terminal. Construction is … Read More about Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport slated for 2020 opening
DALLAS — Meeting Professionals International has partnered with International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), an organization dedicated to advancing the careers of administrative professionals. Through the partnership, IAAP will, beginning this year, offer a meeting and event planning certificate for attendees at its annual CAPstone Conference, which takes place March … Read More about MPI partners with admin professionals association
SAN FRANCISCO — The Westin St. Francis has completed a full renovation of the St. Francis Heights and Colonnade, formerly the Imperial Floor and the Roosevelt Room, respectively. This renovation completes a $9 million restoration of the hotel’s 56,000 square feet of function space. Situated on the 32nd floor, St. Francis Heights includes the Golden Gate (formerly Alexandra’s) and Mission … Read More about Westin St. Francis completes renovation of private rooms
