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Level Up With Leanne: Don’t miss this opportunity

I see it happen time and time again, and I’m guilty of it myself. There is so much business value in doing this one thing right, and we’re all falling short of its potential. We say “we’re too busy, ”or “it’s too much work.” We’re so busy running the hamster wheel, that we rarely stop to think about why we’re running the wheel to begin with. This missed opportunity is costing us and our … Read More about Level Up With Leanne: Don’t miss this opportunity

Canada bringing back mandatory random COVID-19 testing for air-travellers

The federal government has reinstated mandatory random COVID-19 testing for air travellers coming into Canada, starting July 19. The random testing was paused on June 11, 2022, but it will be re-implemented for fully-vaccinated air travellers coming into Canada at four major airports: Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto. Testing is set to be completed off-site, outside of airports … Read More about Canada bringing back mandatory random COVID-19 testing for air-travellers

Canadian hotel rates reach highest level since September 2019: STR

The country's monthly hotel performance improved once again, while room rates reached the highest level since September 2019, according to STR's most recent data from May 2022. The data reveals that from May 2019 to May 2022, occupancy was down just 6.7 per cent, while the average daily rate was up 2.8 per cent. “Overall, May was a strong month for Canada hotels, with many of the … Read More about Canadian hotel rates reach highest level since September 2019: STR

Ottawa celebrates hosting exclusive networking event in Scotland

Ottawa Tourism hosted a group of more than 20 association, sporting event, and travel trade buyers at an exclusive networking event in Scotland recently. According to organizers, the highlight was an inspirational education session delivered by Canadian swimming Olympic gold medallist and former world record holder, Mark Tewksbury. The event was held across three days at the Gleneagles … Read More about Ottawa celebrates hosting exclusive networking event in Scotland

Metro Toronto Convention Centre commits to serving only locally-sourced craft beer and wine

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) announced recently that all of its wine and craft beer served at the centre will be locally sourced. The initiative reflects MTCC's commitment to supporting local businesses and showcasing what Ontario has to offer. “Partnering with the Metro Toronto Convention Centre has been a tremendously exciting opportunity for us here at Peninsula Ridges … Read More about Metro Toronto Convention Centre commits to serving only locally-sourced craft beer and wine

Level Up With Leanne: How to thrive in the events industry as an introvert

It is game on, friends! But boy oh boy, am I ever out of practice! This month I’m on the road at two large conferences and as an introvert, the whole experience has been a blur. Surrounded by my vibrant extrovert friends, and being in sessions back-to-back-to-everlovin’ back has been challenging to navigate, to say the least.  I often leave these events longing for a few days of … Read More about Level Up With Leanne: How to thrive in the events industry as an introvert

Use of translations services needs to increase, finds study

Multilingual meetings and events are on the upswing, but the use of translation to bridge the language gap remains low. That’s according to the 2022 State of Multuligual Collaboration, a study by Dimensional Research, in partnership with Wordly, published recently. The findings find that although inclusivity is important to corporate meeting and event planners, only 40 per cent are … Read More about Use of translations services needs to increase, finds study

Meetings Mean Business Canada adds six new directors

Meetings Mean Business Canada (MMBC) has expanded its volunteer board of directors by welcoming six new members. The addition of six new members brings MMBC's total board seats to 16 following a motion passed during the Annual General Meeting allowing a maximum of 20 board members. The new members include: Alexis Kereluk, Partner, ConnectSeven Group Robert Lemieux, Regional Director, … Read More about Meetings Mean Business Canada adds six new directors

Ottawa secures 31st Triennial Associated Country Women of the World Conference

Ottawa Tourism announced this week it is set to host around 700 women from rural and Indigenous communities at the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) 2026 Conference from April 24 - May 5, 2026.   Founded in 1929, the ACWW brings rural women and their organizations from 82 countries together to address the isolation of their communities, discrimination, and lack of standing in political … Read More about Ottawa secures 31st Triennial Associated Country Women of the World Conference

Business and leisure flights surpass 2019 levels, reads report

Global leisure and business flights have surpassed 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic. That’s according to the recently-released Mastercard Economic Institute’s travel report titled, Travel 2022: Trends & Transitions. The report found that by the end of March 2022, business flight bookings surpassed 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic hit, marking a major … Read More about Business and leisure flights surpass 2019 levels, reads report

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