event planners

Marketing, Event Team Partnership Key: Research

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — One-half (49 per cent) of event planners report marketing departments at their respective companies are always or often involved in the planning and execution of events, and an overwhelming majority find value in this type of partnership, according to research released Oct. 4 The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), … Read More about Marketing, Event Team Partnership Key: Research

Toronto Police Warn Against Scam Targeting Event Planners

Event planners are the target of a scam currently being investigated by Toronto police. Three victims have come forward, alleging a total combined loss (so far) of $162,600. Police are concerned there may be other victims. In a news release issued August 31, 2016, , Toronto Police Service, 51 Division, warns the public about a man posing as a producer from a production company, who has been … Read More about Toronto Police Warn Against Scam Targeting Event Planners

CanSPEP Announces Jeremy Tyrrell Scholarship

The Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners (CanSPEP) announces that it has created a scholarship for Industry Partners, in recognition of Jeremy Tyrrell, a long-time friend to CanSPEP, and the entire industry. "In the 20th year of the association, CanSPEP has been making great strides to shape our association and set it up for success in the future. One area that we wanted to address … Read More about CanSPEP Announces Jeremy Tyrrell Scholarship

QuickMobile Releases App for Certificate Program

Vancouver-based QuickMobile has released the official mobile app for the meeting and event industry's first Mobile App Certificate Program. Developed in partnership with Meeting Change, etouches and Sonic Foundry, the app is available for download from the iTunes and Google Play stores. The Mobile App Certificate Program, which was announced in January, offers a foundation on mobile event … Read More about QuickMobile Releases App for Certificate Program

Greenfield to Manage CanSPEP

Greenfield Services announced today that it is undertaking association management for the Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners (CanSPEP). In a recent message to its members 2013-2014, CanSPEP president Catherine Paull, CMP, announced, “Over the past few months the Board of Directors, with assistance from the Past Presidents’ Council, carried out an extensive RFP process for association … Read More about Greenfield to Manage CanSPEP

Hilton Worldwide Offering Planners Chance to Win a Million

Million Dollar Booking, a new sweepstakes launched last week by Hilton Worldwide and its 10 hotel brands, offers Canadian and American event planners the chance to win $1 million. The sweepstakes is open to planners who complete a booking at any Hilton Worldwide property in the Americas by December 31, 2013, and then execute the event and register at milliondollarbooking.com by December 31, 2014 … Read More about Hilton Worldwide Offering Planners Chance to Win a Million

Meetings That Rock

For more than 30 years, the corner of Yonge and Dundas has been home to Hard Rock Cafe, a Toronto landmark since 1978. Since opening its doors as the second restaurant in the global chain, Hard Rock Cafe has forged an iconic reputation in Toronto’s pop-culture scene. Transcending the world of music, Hard Rock Cafe is in tune with Toronto’s meetings market and provides planners with a truly unique … Read More about Meetings That Rock

Summer Meetings with Panache

In the heart of downtown Toronto, just steps from trendy Yorkville, The Sutton Place Hotel is an oasis of European elegance and charm. The 311-room hotel features 230 spacious guestrooms, 53 luxurious suites and 28 fully-furnished apartments, all featuring design elements that deliver a seamless blend of Old World splendour and 21st century modernity. Building on the brand’s reputation for … Read More about Summer Meetings with Panache

Music to Planners' Ears

With the elegance and precision of a refined concerto, Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall embody the fine art of Toronto meetings. Combining historic charm and urban sophistication, the sister venues have carved their place in history as two of the city’s most prestigious landmarks. Roy Thomson Hall puts meeting delegates in the heart of Toronto’s entertainment district, while nearby Massey Hall … Read More about Music to Planners' Ears

Event Technology Checklist

BEFORE THE EVENT Registration Websites. Make them simple and fast. Collect only the information you need. Send confirmations for e-mail and SMS (short message service, i.e. text messaging) to ensure your data is accurate. Asking for a Twitter handle? Follow right away. E-mail. Make sure you follow best practices. Use the channel to get the audience ready for what's happening next. Mailchimp.com … Read More about Event Technology Checklist

Leading by Example

For nearly 40 years, the International Centre, as one of the country’s only privately owned trade and consumer show facilities, has been home to some of Canada’s largest and most memorable events. Originally opened as an exhibition centre with 260,000 sq. ft. of total space, the International Centre has grown as large as its reputation, expanding to nearly 500,000 sq. ft. of exhibit, meeting and … Read More about Leading by Example

Capital Meetings

Far beyond its geo-political designation as Canada’s parliamentary capital, the city of Ottawa is also one of Canada’s consummate hosts for important local, national and international meetings and events. The city is home to the offices of the federal government, as well as approximately 300 national associations representing the region’s high concentration of technology, biotechnology and medical … Read More about Capital Meetings

A Fresh Approach to Toronto Meetings

For important meetings in the heart of the GTA, three is a charm when it comes to Marriott Hotels. With three distinct properties to choose from—Marriott goes above and beyond to bolster its reputation as a leading brand in Toronto’s upscale meetings market. The ideal locations of Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville and Toronto Airport Marriott provide meeting … Read More about A Fresh Approach to Toronto Meetings

Sophisticated Meetings

In the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa embraces a chic, modern decor that has earned the luxury property a CAA/AAA Four-Diamond rating. Comfort, functionality and attention to detail define the resort’s 220 luxuriously appointed guest accommodations, which include Luxury Suites with gas fireplaces, deep soaking tubs and business amenities such as wireless … Read More about Sophisticated Meetings

Raising the Bar on 21st Century Meetings

Setting new standards in the Canadian meetings industry, the achievements of Allstream Centre, at Toronto’s Exhibition Place, continue to be heralded. Named “Best of the Best” by the Toronto Construction Association, the facility was also bestowed with an Award of Distinction for Design from the Ontario Building Envelope Council and an Award of Merit from Interior Design Magazine. Allstream … Read More about Raising the Bar on 21st Century Meetings

Bogota Undergoes Transformation

Fast Facts Recommended Website: colombia.travel Average Hotel Room Rate: $150 USD Getting There: Four times weekly, Air Canada (aircanada.com) flies direct from Toronto to Bogota. American Airlines (aa.com), Delta (delta.com), Copa (copaair.com) and Continental (continental.com) fly from Toronto to Bogota through connecting U.S. and Latin American cities. Convention Facilities: Corferias Bogota … Read More about Bogota Undergoes Transformation

Distraction-Free Meetings

For nearly 125 years, Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa has been welcoming guests to the beauty and serenity of the Fraser Valley. Nestled along the tranquil southern shores of majestic Harrison Lake, embraced by a mountainous backdrop, Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa is an unparalleled retreat in one of British Columbia’s most pristine regions. Less than two hours east of Vancouver and … Read More about Distraction-Free Meetings

Meetings… On a Sliding Scale

In the heart of Niagara Falls, Ont., Great Wolf Lodge offers an instantaneous disconnect from the hustle and bustle of city meetings, providing meeting planners with a truly unique alternative to the traditional. ‘Rustic elegance’ defines the resort’s north woods theme, from the warm ambience of the reception lobby, to accommodations ranging from themed family suites, to the laid-back comforts of … Read More about Meetings… On a Sliding Scale

2011 M&IT Salary Report

In M&IT’s second annual salary survey, we asked more than 300 meeting planners to share how much they earn annually, for the purposes of this benchmarking study. The results may surprise you. By Christine Otsuka, April 18th, 2011 Money. It’s a topic most people just don’t talk about. For some, it’s about manners. As children, we’re taught that it’s impolite to ask others how much money they … Read More about 2011 M&IT Salary Report

What Does Your Meetings Client Really Want?

It may sound funny for a meeting professional with over 20 years in the business to say this, but the meeting or incentive trip is never the objective of the sponsor or budget owner. Events are held to achieve a purpose – motivate and reward high achievers, build relationships and loyalty, educate and inform clients, partners and employees, or discuss issues and find resolutions. Basically, an … Read More about What Does Your Meetings Client Really Want?

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