TORONTO – Tourism Toronto has named Scott Beck its new president and CEO. Before accepting his position in Toronto, Beck was the president and CEO of Visit Salt Lake in Salt Lake City, Utah. He begins his new role with Toronto on October 15. “To say that I am excited about the opportunity to join the highly respected team at Tourism Toronto is an understatement,” said Beck. “Toronto is an … Read More about Tourism Toronto names new president and CEO
TORONTO – Want to make an impact with your next event, but don’t have the budget to match your vision? No problem, according to Candice Chan and Alison Slight of Candice & Alison Events Group. According to the designer duo, an eye-catching, memorable event, doesn’t have to come a high cost -- all it takes is a little creative thinking. We caught up with Candice and Alison recently to … Read More about How to wow your guests on a budget
CANCUN -- Hyatt Ziva Cancun is highlighting the launch of its microbrewery -- Tres Cerveza's. The new microbrewery, the first of its kind at any all-inclusive hotel, promises to provide a truly memorable experience for guests who like out-of-the-box meeting destinations. The Hyatt Ziva Cancun offers 15,995 sq. ft. of meeting space, and the microbrewery offers three high-quality beers that … Read More about Hyatt Ziva Cancun opens first microbrewery
BETHESDA, Md.– Marriott International has announced the launch of its new Marriott Bonvoy Events platform – MarriottBonvoyEvents.com. The new site is a tool for meeting and event planners, building upon former Marriott International meetings site, Meetings Imagined. The platform will serve as a source for inspiration, including insightful articles on the industry, tips and trends from meetings … Read More about Marriott launches new events platform
TORONTO – Marriott International has signed an agreement with Larco to bring W Hotels to Toronto. The 9-story, 255-room property located at 90 Bloor Street East in Toronto’s fashionable Yorkville neighbourhood, will be surrounded by high-end boutiques, galleries, and design studios as well as chic cafes, polished bars, and fine-dining restaurants. The $40 million design transformation, … Read More about W Hotels brand coming to Toronto in 2020
MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton announced today that it has named Feisal Jaffer its global head of LXR Hotels & Resorts. In his new position, Jaffer will oversee Hilton’s newest luxury collection brand, which launched in 2018. “Set apart by an extraordinary commitment to personalized attention, the LXR brand is rooted in a unique sense of discovery and adventure,” said Martin Rinck, executive vice … Read More about Hilton names new global head of its newest luxury brand
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. --The Miami Beach Convention Center unveiled its 60,000 sq-ft grand ballroom, and 20,000 sq-ft ballroom recently. The announcement follows the 2018 re-opening of the Miami Beach Convention Center. Located on the north side of the center’s second level, the grand ballroom offers flexible event space which can be partitioned with air walls into a half or into thirds, making … Read More about Miami Beach Convention Center debuts new grand ballroom
TORONTO – Colour. Art-ertainment. Mixed reality. Big objects. These are the elements you want your next event to have. That is, if you want your event to keep up with the hottest trends. Event design heavyweights, Candice Chan and Alison Slight of Candice & Alison Events Group, graced the stage at the Canadian Meetings and Events Expo (CMEExpo) on August 13 to inform attendees about the … Read More about Top trends in event design according to Candice & Alison
TORONTO -- The first-ever Canadian Meetings and Events Expo (CMEExpo) took over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14 and welcomed 2,345 attendees to get familiar with more than 350 exhibitors. Formerly IncentiveWorks, the two days were on par with the educate, innovate, and inspire theme, starting with its keynote speakers and conference sessions … Read More about What you missed at CMEExpo
TORONTO -- The Canadian Meetings and Events Expo show staff were hard-pressed earlier this year when they had to think up a new name for the IncentiveWorks show -- a brand that was so recognizable to so many event professionals for more than two decades. So hard-pressed, in fact, that they had to make light of the situation. Please enjoy this cheeky video that shows a little sneak peek … Read More about Coming up with a new name isn’t easy
