The Gothia Towers in Gothenburg, Sweden, is now being represented to the North American and European meetings, conventions and incentive market by Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). Together with the adjoined Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, Gothia Towers is Europe's largest fully-integrated hotel, exhibition and congress facility, and one of the Europe's five biggest … Read More about ALHI Adds Swedish Property to Portfolio
Vidanta, Grupo Vidanta's vacation destination brand, is building a convention center in Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta, a planned residential-resort community located north of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's west coast. “Over the years, we have seen a growing demand for meetings and convention space in Neuvo Vallarta. The convention center provides new and sizable facilities that not only meet the needs … Read More about Mexico’s Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta Getting Major Convention Centre
The first construction phase of Quito, Ecuador's new Metropolitan Convention Centre is being financed by a donation from AECON, Canada's largest publicly-traded construction company. The project is headed by CEES, the Ecuadorian Council of Sustainable Construction, who chose Ekron as the official construction company for the project. Plans after finalizing the construction of the Convention … Read More about Canada’s Aecon Donating to Quito Convention Centre Construction
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The International Centre has appointed Arshan Hussaini sustainability officer, it was announced Sept. 28. In his most recent role as environmental energy analyst with the Town of Oakville (Ontario), Hussaini oversaw and managed multiple municipal energy sector-related environment projects. Previous to that, he was sustainability project manager at KDC and a climate change … Read More about International Centre Appoints Sustainability Officer
QUEBEC CITY — The Quebec Convention Centre is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and in the time it has been open, has become a major economic driver for the Québec City area. On Aug. 29, 1996, the convention facility opened its doors in Québec’s capital, and in the intervening two decades, has hosted 2,719 events, including 1,028 conventions, about one quarter of which were international. … Read More about Quebec Convention Centre Celebrates 20 Years
QUEBEC CITY — It’s shaping up to be a busy fall season for the Québec City Convention Centre, which is expecting to host more than 30,000 delegates at the 33 conferences, meetings, and shows on tap for the season, it was announced Aug. 24. Combined, these conference attendees are expected to generate 50,000 room-nights at Québec City hotels and pump an estimated $32 million into the local … Read More about Québec Convention Centre’s Busy Autumn
MONT-TREMBLANT, PQ – With explorer Bernard Voyer in attendance, Tremblant Resort Association officials last month unveiled the new identity of its convention centre: Quartier Tremblant – Base Camp. Blending sports, wellness, music, relaxation, food and nightlife, Quartier Tremblant provides group opportunities in a deep wilderness setting. From meeting points and activities to resort … Read More about Tremblant Unveils Convention Centre Identity
Atlific Hotels is now managing Algoma's Water Tower Inn & Suites. The property is a landmark of the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario skyline. Gail Chapelsky has been appointed general manager. Algoma's Water Tower Inn & Suites was built in 1974 by the Hilsinger family, owners of J.J.'s Hospitality Ltd. and long-time members of the Sault Ste. Marie business community. The property is home to … Read More about Atlific Hotels Adds Algoma Property to Management Portfolio
A $7 million USD redesign and renovation of 34,000 square feet of meeting and event space is underway at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, one of Texas' leading meetings resort destinations. The reno of the property's lower level conference centre space began in late December and is expected to be complete by late May. It is being designed by Richmond International. The … Read More about Meeting Space Reno Underway at Four Seasons Resort Dallas
The Société du Palais des congrès de Montréal confirms that it booked six international conventions, three national conventions and several major tradeshows in the quarter ending December 31, 2015. These events represent a combined increase of 23 per cent in event bookings over the same period last year. The conventions were secured with the collaboration of Tourisme Montréal. The quarter also … Read More about Palais des congrès de Montréal Increases Bookings
The Jacob K. Javits Center, New York City's preeminent convention center, will undergo a $1 billion (USD) redevelopment. Construction is expected to begin in late 2016. The project was announced on January 7, 2016 and is the seventh signature proposal of New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's 2016 agenda. "The Javits Center has long been an economic generator for this state, but we want to build … Read More about Javits Center Expansion Proposed by NY Governor
The Palais des congrès de Montréal has partnered with a non-profit economic development organization to bring more health and life science-related conventions to the centre and the city. The Palais has teamed up with Montréal InVivo. Dedicated to the creation of a business environment that fosters innovation and growth within organizations in the life sciences and health sector, Montréal … Read More about Montreal’s Palais des congrès Partners to Build LSHS Biz
Following a record-breaking year in overnight visitors to Miami and the Beaches, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) unveiled plans for the new Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC). "We are breaking record upon record across industry indicators and are only beginning to realize the full potential and incremental economic impact once the new Miami Beach Convention Center … Read More about Miami Grows Meetings Offerings
The Boston Marriott Copley Place, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, has completed a renovation of its Grand Ballroom and Back Bay Conference and Exhibition Hall, as well as its Atrium Lounge. The 23,431-square-foot Grand Ballroom has been refinished in a palette of grays and blues. Tonal wall coverings and plush custom carpet provide a backdrop, which can accommodate a variety of event … Read More about Boston Marriott Copley Place Reno Complete
The DoubleTree by Hilton brand has entered the Vancouver Island market with the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria. The 181-room property, previously the Executive House Hotel, has had a comprehensive multi-million dollar renovation that included a complete redesign of the lobby, public space and guest rooms. "DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria … Read More about Doubletree by Hilton Opens First Property on Vancouver Island
Palais des congrès de Montréal has named CGI as its official developer and provider of customizable mobile event applications (apps). Headquartered in Montreal, CGI is an information technology, consulting, systems integration, outsourcing and solutions company with offices around the world. It is working with the convention centre to develop a customizable mobile app that will offer a suite of … Read More about Palais des congrès Picks Mobile App Partner
The Palais des congrès de Montréal has earned the highest quality certification available to convention centres, the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) Gold Quality Standards International Certification. "We are extremely proud of this certification which speaks to the quality of our service and infrastructures, our continuous improvement programs, sound management, and which … Read More about Palais des congrès de Montréal Earns Gold
The International Centre has entered into a partnership with strategic communications and public relations firm MAVERICK, adding the company to its list of preferred suppliers. "Public relations is a professional service that can increase the impact of an event exponentially," said Trevor Lui, director of Operations & Sustainability. "Having MAVERICK on board as our first first preferred … Read More about International Centre Picks First Preferred PR Provider
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has awarded LEED® Gold Certification for Existing Buildings (Operations and Maintenance) to the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place, making it among the first convention centres in Canada to receive the distinction. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally-recognized rating system for evaluating the sustainability of … Read More about Direct Energy Centre Gets LEED® Gold
The first phase of The International Centre's seven million dollar renewal plan is now complete. The one million-square-foot Mississauga facility now has a new Hall 1 lobby and new multifunctional Connector Building between Hall 5 and the remainder of the centre as well as several enhancements to services. The renovated Hall 1 lobby features a sleek, modern, versatile design which can be used … Read More about International Centre Completes Phase 1 of Renewal
