Looking for some interesting ways to change up your event? Well, it’s time to swap out the old for the new. Put a spin on the traditional and take your show to the next level with some outside-the-box thinking. Start with your beverages. The swap: alcohol for mocktails Having a fully stocked bar at any event is greatly appreciated. Expanding past the regular bar rail with different liquors, … Read More about Swap it out: Mocktails are in!
After COVID, travelling and attending in-person events became a source of stress for many people. Not everyone was able to jump back into convention life as easily as others. And even now, as life has returned to normal, there is a wellness trend that continues to grow. Mental health is at the forefront, and you need to think about what is best for clients, customers, employees and … Read More about Easing convention stress for attendees
Trade shows and conferences can become a blur of booths after a while. After hours on a show floor, attendees will be looking for something to catch their eye and draw them in. There are a few little tricks that will help you increase traffic. Be open The first thing people will respond to is the person manning your booth. This person needs to be open, friendly and approachable. This means … Read More about Boost your booth with 7 simple ideas
More than 300 friends, family members, colleagues, business associates, media members and City of Toronto officials gathered at David Duncan House last week to celebrate byPeterandPauls.com's re-launch of the iconic Toronto restaurant. Guests at the indoor/outdoor celebration enjoyed a live raw bar, charcuterie and traditional favourites like Cherries Jubilee and table-side Caesar salad, a … Read More about byPeterandPauls.com Reopens Toronto’s Iconic David Duncan House
Halifax's historical Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites has officially unveiled its renovated guestrooms and event spaces. The multi-million dollar refresh was conducted Design360 led by Keri Koch. The property's owner, Mani Suissa, president and CEO of Universal Realty Group, challenged the Design360 team to secure the hotel's future while retaining its Art Deco past. All 12,500 square … Read More about Lord Nelson Unveils Renovated Spaces
Crescent Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage the Matrix, Metterra, and Varscona hotels in Edmonton. "Our unique approach with our Latitudes Collection of distinguished independent lifestyle hotels and resorts, combined with our experience in major destination markets, will maximize the potential of these great hotels," said Michael George, chief executive officer of Crescent Hotels … Read More about Crescent to Manage Three Edmonton Boutique Hotels
Montreal's Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth has reopened following a year-long renovation that saw the addition of 35,000 square feet of event space. Owned by Ivanhoé Cambridge, the transformation of the iconic Montréal property was performed by general contractor Pomerleau and Sid Lee Architecture in collaboration with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. In addition to some 500 guestrooms being … Read More about Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Reopens
Sports and live entertainment company AEG and Southwest Value Partners (SWVP) have entered into an agreement that will allow AEG to purchase a four-acre parcel of land to develop a new mixed-use entertainment district at SWVP’s Nashville Yards in downtown Nashville, TN. AEG’s planned mixed-use entertainment district will be anchored by a 4,000-capacity music venue, a flagship Regal Cinemas … Read More about AEG Set to Develop Mixed-Use Entertainment District in Nashville
Scheduled to open this summer, Santa Barbara's newest luxury property, the Hotel Californian, will feature 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The 121-room property is located steps from the beach, one block from Union Station and adjacent to the Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. Featuring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and modern Moorish interior decor from celebrity designer Martyn … Read More about New Hotel and Event Space Opening in Santa Barbara this Summer
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth and C2, organizer of the innovative Montreal-born global conference, are partnering to develop a unique event space on the 21st floor of the hotel. Espace C2 will occupy one wing of the uppermost floor and the building's rooftop terrace. It will be able to accommodate up to 220 guests in a variety of configurations. This is a first partnership between the two … Read More about Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth and C2 Opening New Event Space
Planners can now see what The Broadview Hotel will look like when it re-opens this spring. A virtual tour of the 125-year-old Toronto landmark's interior spaces is available on the property's website, thebroadviewhotel.ca. The virtual tour was produced collaboratively by Norm Li, a Toronto-based studio that creates renderings, animation and interactive experiences, and DesignAgency, the … Read More about Broadview Hotel Offers Planners a Teaser Look of Makeover
Entertainment and hospitality group byPeterandPauls.com will be operating two restaurants, all event catering, room service and the Peregrine SkyBar at the 404-room Hotel X Toronto, which is scheduled to open this year on the Exhibition Place grounds. According to Hotel X Toronto president Henry Kallan, byPeterandPauls.com was a natural fit for the property. “At the Library Collection*, we … Read More about byPeterandPauls Providing F&B at Hotel X
NEW YORK — Pan Pacific Vancouver was named one of Vancouver’s best hotels by Condé Nast Traveler’s 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, it was announced earlier this month. “It has been an exciting year for us,” says Pan Pacific Vancouver general manager Craig Norris-Jones. “We completed the renovation of our guestrooms and meeting spaces. We launched our new restaurant and lounge, Oceans 999 … Read More about Pan Pacific Named Among Vancouver’s Best Hotels
LAS VEGAS — Wyndham Hotel Group has signed the Dolce Washington Dulles, the latest in a series of new hotels with significant meeting and event space, it was announced Oct. 18. The new-construction Dolce Washington Dulles, scheduled to open in late 2018, will offer 243 guestrooms and more than 13,000 square feet of meeting space. It follows the signing of The Summit, A Dolce Hotel, in … Read More about Wyndham Adding 200,000 s.f. of Meeting Space
LAS VEGAS — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas has unveiled plans to expand its meetings and convention space by winter 2016, it was announced last month. Highlights of the expansion project include: Adding 18,000 square feet of meetings and convention space; adding 5,000 square feet of back-of-house storage and office space; new exterior signage along Paradise Road; moving the business … Read More about Hard Rock Vegas Expanding Meetings Space
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley will open for previews in September in St. Helena, Calif., next to Beringer Vineyards and Estate, it was announced June 9. The hotel’s 68 guestrooms and suites, all with fireplace-outfitted outdoor terraces, overlook neighbouring vineyards or winery, including 10 rooms featuring outdoor soaking tubs on private balconies. … Read More about Las Alcobas Hotel Opening in Napa in Fall
MEMPHIS, TENN. — More than 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space is taking shape at The Guest House at Graceland, a 450-room luxury resort under construction in Memphis, Tenn., adjacent to Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion, and expected to open Oct. 27. Featuring 17-foot ceilings, the Grand Ballroom accommodates nearly 900 people for banquets and 1,345 for receptions. Four smaller … Read More about Graceland Luxury Resort Opening in October
The Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel has completed a $32 million total renovation, which includes a new ballroom with views of the Chicago River, an additional 4,000 square feet of meeting space and one of the city's hottest rooftop bar concepts. The first phase of the renovation was finished in April 2015, when the lobby and guestroom transformations were unveiled. The new rooftop bar, … Read More about Renaissance Chicago Downtown Completes Reno
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is working on a groundbreaking expansion that will open this summer. The iconic hotel is building a two-level stacked ballroom along with Marina Terrace, an outdoor area right on the bay, coupled with the public walkway, Marina Walk. The property's owner, Host Hotels & Resorts Inc., is investing approximately $107 million into its meeting and event … Read More about Marriott Marquis San Diego Adding to Event Space
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
