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
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is expanding its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts for its World Education Congress (WEC 2018), being held June 2-5, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thee association's efforts will support local charities and help create a model and methodology that meeting planners can emulate at their events. WEC 2018 CSR initiatives include: Food … Read More about MPI Expands CSR Efforts at World Education Congress
Nearly 1,400 supplier representatives played host to more than 2,300 meeting and incentive travel planners at IncentiveWorks 2017, which was held August 22-23, 2017 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. IncentiveWorks is the Canadian business events industry's largest and leading conference and tradeshow. Powered by Meetings + Incentive Travel magazine and owned by Newcom Business Media, it … Read More about IncentiveWorks 2017 Delivers Connections and Education
Sun Peaks is a resort community located 45 minutes from Kamloops, in BC’s interior. Known for it’s stress-free mountain experience, the charming, pedestrian village includes 9 hotels and lodges, and over 40 locally-owned shops and restaurants. Sun Peaks is Canada’s second largest ski area with 4,270 acres of diverse ski terrain. But, it is not just for winter enthusiasts. Sun Peaks has … Read More about Your business vision, Sun Peaks’ views
Kindred Resorts & Hotels, a collection of 63 independent hotels and resorts focused exclusively on the group and meetings market in North America, has added seven new properties to its portfolio. They are: Big Cedar Lodge – Ridgedale, Missouri: Comprised of more than 800 acres in the Ozark Mountains, Big Cedar Lodge blends rustic living with modern comforts. It offers lodges, cottages … Read More about Kindred Resorts & Hotels Adds to Portfolio
Golf courses at Casa de Campo, one of the Dominican Republic's leading five-star resorts, continue to rack up accolades. To date this year, the resort has made Golf Digest's Editor's Choice 2017 list of the Best Golf Resorts in the Caribbean/Bermuda and its Teeth of the Dog course took the number nine spot on USA Today's Readers' Choice list of the best Caribbean golf courses. These honors join … Read More about Casa de Campo Tops with Golfers
NYC & Company, New York City’s destination marketing organization, reports that the Bronx, the city's northernmost borough, is an accessible destination for one-of-a-kind meetings and events. “The Bronx provides endless opportunities for planners looking to create standout meetings and events,” said Jerry Cito, senior vice-president of Convention Development. “From private suites at Yankee … Read More about Meeting in the Bronx
NEW YORK— The eight-storey, 150-room Williamsburg Hotel has opened in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, N.Y., it was announced Jan. 19. Located at Wythe Ave and North 10th St., the property will open in phases, beginning with guestrooms and lobby bar. This winter, a restaurant will open, followed by a rooftop pool, water tower bar and ballroom. Guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling … Read More about Williamsburg Hotel Opens in Brooklyn
BANFF, Alta. — Banff has been named to National Geographic Traveler magazine's Best of the World list, which highlights 21 must-see places to visit in 2017, it was announced last month. The 21 destinations were chosen by Traveler editors and Banff is the only Canadian destination named to the list. “It's no secret that 2017 marks Canada's sesquicentennial celebration of cool,” said … Read More about Banff a Top Destination: National Geographic
EDMONTON — Japanese television highlighted Shaw Conference Centre’s urban beekeeping program, one of six Canadian destinations featured on the show Bee World, airing on the Tokyo TV network, it was announced last month. In its first year under the City of Edmonton’s urban beekeeping initiative, the Shaw Conference Centre produced 60 pounds of honey from one hive. The honey produced has a … Read More about Shaw Centre’s Urban Beekeeping Celebrated
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA — Site Canada won Chapter of the Year award, announced along with Chapter Excellence and Member Awards at the SITE Global Conference in early November. SITE Canada created and put into practice strategic initiatives to grow, strengthen, and provide added value to their membership, some of which have been adopted by SITE’s global chapter network, according to a release. With … Read More about Site Canada wins Chapter of the Year Award
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA — During its Global Conference in early November, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) announced the SITE International board of directors and SITE Foundation board of trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Rajeev Kohli, CIS, joint managing director, Creative Travel Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, India, has been elected as SITE board president for a second … Read More about SITE Announces 2017 Int’l Board, Foundation Trustees
SYDNEY — The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC), set to open in December, has launched its inaugural wine collection, it was announced Nov. 3. Located in Darling Harbour, on Cockle Bay, the facility will be capable of hosting three concurrent events as well as an 8,000-seat plenary, and offers 270,000 square feet of exhibition space. ICC is a short walk from top business luxury … Read More about Sydney Convention Centre Launching Wine Collection
DALLAS — Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has added new program elements, including a CMP master class and Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) course, to the schedule for Smart Monday (Oct. 17) at IMEX America, which runs Oct. 18 to 20. The interactive CMP master class session covers industry best practices as outlined in the CMP International Standards (CMP-IS) and will … Read More about MPI Adds CMP Prep, HMCC Course to IMEX Monday
OAHU – The Island of Oahu, Hawaii, has added a slew of new hotels and restaurants offering a diverse range of options for meetings and incentive travel groups. Pacific Beach Hotel has announced plans for a $115 million redevelopment that will transform the Waikiki hotel. The five-star, 371-room Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, on Oahu’s western coast, has opened. … Read More about What’s New on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu
VANCOUVER — The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver has been awarded a wildlife-friendly habitat certification by the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF), it was announced last month. The CWF’s Backyard Habitat Certification Program recognizes the concerted efforts the hotel takes to meet the habitat needs of wildlife. The hotel has been recognized after meeting specific criteria set out by CWF and … Read More about Westin Bayshore Wildlife Practices CWF Certified
CALGARY — WestJet resumed flying to Fort McMurray International Airport June 10 as the Alberta city's airport reopened for commercial operations for the first time since wildfires caused the suspension of scheduled flights on May 4. "We are proud to support residents of Fort McMurray and the Region of Wood Buffalo as they return home under difficult circumstances," said Bob Cummings, … Read More about WestJet Returns to Fort McMurray
NEW YORK — The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur has opened in Malaysia's capital city, it was announced this month. Located in Kuala Lumpur Sentral Precint, one of the city's most prominent neighbourhoods, the property houses 208 accommodations, each with walk-in wardrobe. Guestrooms start at 678 square feet, and suites begin at 1,485 square feet. Spanning 4,000 square feet, the Royal Suite offers … Read More about St. Regis opens in Kuala Lumpur
Five Canadian venues took home top prizes in Unique Venues' Best of Awards. Now in its second year, the program recognizes special event spaces in Canada and the United States. It includes 20 categories ranging from best venue high-tech venue to best venue to enjoy post meeting. The five Canadian winners are: Best City Center Venue - Waterview, Vancouver, BC: Opened in May 2015, Waterview … Read More about Five Canadian Venues Win Awards
For the third year in a row, JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa has earned a spot on Condé Nast Traveler's list of Canada's best resorts . More than 128,000 travelers took part in the magazine's 28th annual Readers' Choice Awards. Located just two and a half hours from Toronto, the year-round luxury property took the seventh spot on the list and is the only resort east of Alberta … Read More about JW Marriott Muskoka Earns Readers’ Choice Award
