BARCELONA – Silicon Valley-based start-up wordly was named the winner of the Tech Watch Award at IBTM World today at the Fira Gran Via Barcelona. The start-up was named the winner thanks to its intelligent interpreting services, leveraging voice recognition, and artificial intelligence (AI). The technology can translate between 15 languages and eliminates the need for events to hire … Read More about IBTM names wordly 2019 Tech Watch Award winner
BARCELONA – IBTM announced today that it has signed a new three-year contract with the Barcelona Convention Bureau and Fira de Barcelona. In doing so, IBTM World is set to take place in the city up to and including the 2022 edition. The new contract builds on the existing 15-year relationship between the three organizations. The next IBTM World is confirmed at Fira Gran Via for December 1-3, … Read More about IBTM signs three-year contract with Barcelona Convention Bureau, Fira de Barcelona
SAINT JOHN – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Canada East Chapter announced recently that the 2022 PCMA Canadian Innovation Conference will take place in Saint John, N.B. More than 350 meeting planners will be visiting the city from November 19-22, 2022 bringing $355K in economic impact. According to Victoria Clarke, executive director of Discover Saint John, the … Read More about 2022 PCMA Canadian Innovation Conference to take place in Saint John
SAN FRANCISCO – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants released its sixth annual Culinary & Cocktails Trend Forecast this week, and it is predicting more plant-based menus and lower-alcohol spritzes in 2020. Every year, the forecast predicts the new "it" dishes and cocktails through a survey of more than 130 chefs, sommeliers, general managers, and bartenders from more than 75 Kimpton restaurants … Read More about Kimpton Hotels reveals 2020 Culinary & Cocktails Trend Forecast
CHICAGO – Hyatt Hotels announced this week that in an effort to reduce waste globally, it is introducing large-format bathroom amenities and reducing single-use water bottles by June 2021. According to a press release by the hotel chain, by June 2021, Hyatt hotels around the world will: • Swap small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body lotion to larger bottles • Increase the … Read More about Hyatt pledges to reduce single-use plastics globally by 2021
At this year’s Canadian Meetings and Events Expo, Candice Chan and Alison Slight of Candice and Alison Events Group took the stage to breakdown the biggest trends they anticipate in event design for 2020. One trend they explained to attendees was mixed reality. Watch the short clip below to see Candice and Alison talk about how you can incorporate mixed reality elements into your next event. … Read More about The Trend Series: Episode 3 – Mixed Reality
MISSISSAUGA – Small, simple changes – that’s the first step to creating a greener meetings and events industry. That was the message at the inaugural Sustainability Events Forum hosted by Natalie Lowe of The Sustainable Planner on November 5 at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale. The Forum was designed as a way for event professionals to adopt new ideas to bring to their own events, to make … Read More about 4 ways to make your next meeting or event more sustainable
DOMINICA – Now that the highly-anticipated Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica is open for business, it is extending a grand opening rate to meeting and incentive planners. The resort was named of the hottest destinations for 2020 on many editorial lists, and features 151 luxurious guestrooms, suites, and villas, three restaurants, a full-service spa, four cold- and warm-water pools, … Read More about New Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica offering special rate to event professionals
HALIFAX – Fraser & Hoyt Incentives announced this week that it has named Erika Wien its director, business development. In her new role, Wien will lead business development and strategic growth initiatives for the company. Wien is a native Haligonian and recently moved home to Nova Scotia after two decades working in both arts and corporate organizations in Toronto. Most recently, … Read More about Fraser & Hoyt names new director of business development
TORONTO -- Following the acquisition of Meridican last month, Strategic Meetings + Incentives has announced a major rebranding to reflect the alignment of the companies. Now, the two companies together will be known as Creative Group, described as "a full-service meeting, incentive and recognition company." Janet Traphagen, president of Creative Group, said: "Bringing Meridican and … Read More about Meridican and Strategic Meetings + Incentives rebrand as Creative Group
