Hosts Global (Hosts) crossed "The Pond" and welcomed more than 200 clients and hospitality industry professionals to Belfast, Northern Ireland for its sixth annual Hosts Global Forum, which was held June 21-24, 2018. "The Hosts Global Forum is our annual opportunity to bring together our 50 plus destination management company (DMC) members, clients and colleagues from around the world," said … Read More about Hosts Global Holds First Forum in Europe
Members of Meetings Mean Business Canada's board paid a visit to St. John's, Newfoundland on June 28th as part of its ongoing mission to advocate for the power of face-to-face meetings. MMB Canada board members had a productive, two-hour meeting with more than 20 executives from St. John's economic development, city council and the business events industry. The meeting, hosted by the St. John's … Read More about Meetings Mean Business Canada Continues Outreach with Visit to St. John’s
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is hosting seven citywide medical conventions in 2018, three of which took place in June. Collectively, they will generate some $55 million in economic impact for the city. "Toronto has the largest life sciences sector across Canada, employing 36,000 people from biotechnology to pharmaceuticals," said Tara Gordon, vice-president, Sales & Service, Business … Read More about MTCC Hosting Multiple Citywide Medical Conventions in 2018
Global audiovisual supplier PSAV has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity and real estate funds affiliated with investment firm Blackstone from affiliates of Goldman Sachs and Olympus Partners. The announcement was made June 19, 2018. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "We are excited about pursuing additional ways to enhance the company's growth and … Read More about PSAV Announces Agreement to be Acquired by Blackstone
AccorHotels and sbe Entertainment Group (sbe) have signed a Letter of Intent and entered into exclusive negotiations for AccorHotels to acquire a 50 per cent stake in sbe. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. It should be completed by July 31, 2018. AccorHotels will acquire the 50 per cent of sbe's common equity held in part by Cain International for $125 million USD. Sam … Read More about AccorHotels Enters Strategic Partnership with sbe Entertainment Group
Marriott International has purchased the 1,000-room Sheraton Grand Phoenix for $255 million USD, and plans to transform the property into a cutting-edge model for the Sheraton brand. "The hotel will provide a living and breathing showcase of our new vision for the Sheraton brand, underscoring our commitment to restore the brand to its leadership position," said Arne Sorenson, president and CEO, … Read More about Marriott Purchases Sheraton Grand Phoenix
The International Centre's vice-president, Trevor Graham and its chief financial officer, Dany Lester, will take on the roles of co-chief operating officers when the facility's long-time chief executive officer Michael Prescott retires at the end of this month. Prescott has headed up the staff at The International Centre, a leading trade show and conference venue located in Mississauga, … Read More about The International Centre Names Co-COOs to Replace Retiring CEO
Toronto's iconic CN Tower in downtown Toronto has unveiled the $16 million renovation of its 14,000-square-foot observation level. Designed to modernize and enhance the guest experience while providing truly universal access, the revamped observation level's features include scalable space that can be customized to host events for up to 800 people. The reveal of the renovation, which is the … Read More about CN Tower Unveils Observation Level Renovation
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its first-ever brand-designed cruise terminal, Terminal 25 (T25). Designed to complement the line's newest ship, Celebrity Edge, the terminal is located at Broward County's Port Everglades in Hollywood, Florida. "When designing the revolutionary Celebrity Edge, we knew we wanted to design a terminal that complemented the ship and matched its one-of-a-kind … Read More about Celebrity Reveals New Terminal for Celebrity Edge
Budgets, greater quality control, cost and reliability of audiovisual (AV) and technical services, security of content and the challenges of meeting the increasingly complex dietary demands of a more diverse demographic are among the major concerns of meeting planners, reports Teneo Hospitality Group. Teneo, a firm representing 300 independent and branded hotels, resorts and DMCs around the … Read More about Teneo Hospitality Releases Results of Planner Poll on Industry Issues
