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Teneo Hospitality Releases Results of Planner Poll on Industry Issues

Budgets, greater quality control, cost and reliability of audiovisual (AV) and technical services, security of content and the challenges of meeting the increasingly complex dietary demands of a more diverse demographic are among the major concerns of meeting planners, reports Teneo Hospitality Group. Teneo, a firm representing 300 independent and branded hotels, resorts and DMCs around the … Read More about Teneo Hospitality Releases Results of Planner Poll on Industry Issues

2017/18 Boom Year for Quebec City Convention Centre

Events held at the Québec City Convention Centre in 2017-2018 generated $101 million of economic impact for the area, a 10 per cent increase over the previous fiscal year. The centre, which is the largest meeting space in the Québec City area, hosted 170 events and 205,000 conference-goers in 2017/18. The year's meetings included 56 conferences, 18 of them international. The centre's overall … Read More about 2017/18 Boom Year for Quebec City Convention Centre

IHG Cutting Third-Party Commissions

Business Travel News is reporting that InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is reducing commissions from 10 percent to seven percent for group and meeting business at its properties in the United States and Canada. The commission change will be effective January 1, 2019. It does not apply to business contracted before that date, or to properties outside of the United States and Canada. IHG's … Read More about IHG Cutting Third-Party Commissions

MTCC Food Donation Program Helping Combat Hunger in Toronto

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) announced today that in its 2017/18 fiscal year it contributed more than 90,000 kilograms of food to organizations in Toronto that support individuals struggling with hunger. The MTCC’s food donation program partners with events and conferences to reduce food waste and ensure that extra food items are donated to organizations in Toronto that help fight … Read More about MTCC Food Donation Program Helping Combat Hunger in Toronto

New Data on Economic Impact of U.S. Events Released

Face-to-face meetings and events are playing an integral role in bolstering the U.S. economy and key business sectors, according to a new report from Oxford Economics, commissioned by the Events Industry Council (EIC) and supported by the Meetings mean Business Coalition and other industry partners. Data for the report was compiled through a nationwide survey of meeting planners, exhibitors and … Read More about New Data on Economic Impact of U.S. Events Released

Tourists Love Toronto, 2017 Record-Breaking Year

Tourism in Toronto had a record-breaking year in 2017, with 43.7 million visitors welcomed to the region. For the first time, overnight visits in Toronto, Canada's Downtown, surpassed the 15 million mark (15.5 million), joined by 28.2 million same-day travellers. Visitors to Toronto spent $8.8 billion – the most economic activity ever generated by the region's tourism industry and … Read More about Tourists Love Toronto, 2017 Record-Breaking Year

Meetings Industry Report Ranks Vancouver Top Destination in North America

Vancouver is North America’s highest-rated destination for a business meeting, according to STR’s DestinationMAP (Meeting Assessment Program), a comprehensive study of meeting professionals and the meetings market in North America. This year, out of 40 North American cities the data and analytics company surveyed, Vancouver was the highest-rated business meeting site (8.9 out of 10), exceeding … Read More about Meetings Industry Report Ranks Vancouver Top Destination in North America

IACC Launches Internet for Meetings Guide

The IACC's  "Guide to Conference & Meetings Internet," is now available online. The guide, which was launched on September 20th, enables anyone organizing a business event or meeting to successfully perform the often technically-overwhelming task of arranging and buying Internet and broadband services from a venue. "As the industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, we're seeing a … Read More about IACC Launches Internet for Meetings Guide

Business Events Canada Launches Digital Hub

Business Events Canada, a division of Destination Canada, has launched a digital hub to attract international meetings, conventions, and incentive events to Canada. The hub, which is supported by a dedicated content team, is geared toward US, UK and international meeting planners and decision makers. It is one element of BEC's comprehensive marketing communications strategy to engage key … Read More about Business Events Canada Launches Digital Hub

IBTM Rolling Out Enhanced Hosted Buyer Program

IBTM (formerly EIBTM) is launching a series of new initiatives and elements, including an enhanced hosted buyer program, for its 30th anniversary edition IBTM World event, taking place November 28-30, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. The event is Europe's leading conference and trade show for the meetings, incentives, conferences, events and business travel industry. The focus of the edition will be … Read More about IBTM Rolling Out Enhanced Hosted Buyer Program

MMBC Relaunching Worth Meeting About Campaign

The Meetings Mean Business Coalition (MMBC) is relaunching its Worth Meeting About campaign with an expanded lens that uses major world events, case studies and personal testimonials to highlight the industry’s role in driving progress and innovation. “Worth Meeting About brings to life the value behind meetings and the progress that’s created in the face-to-face forums enabled by our … Read More about MMBC Relaunching Worth Meeting About Campaign

American Express GBT Acquiring International M&E Company

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has signed an agreement to acquire Banks Sadler, an international event management agency headquartered in London, England. The company will operate as part of American Express Meetings & Events, a division of GBT. The transaction is expected to be completed in Q3 2017. Issa Jouaneh, senior vice-president and general manager of American … Read More about American Express GBT Acquiring International M&E Company

Niagara Falls Business Events Launched

Niagara Falls Tourism has entered into a partnership with the Scotiabank Convention Centre to manage and deliver its meetings, conventions and incentive travel (MC&IT) program. As part of this new partnership, the former program has been given a full rebrand under the name Niagara Falls Business Events. In addition, the website, fallsmeetings.com, has been officially relaunched. “Seeing … Read More about Niagara Falls Business Events Launched

Canada’s Aecon Donating to Quito Convention Centre Construction

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

10 Ways Kelowna has Changed in the Last 10 Years

by TOURISM KELOWNA

Considering the city’s population has grown by nearly 20% in the last 10 years, it’s no wonder the lakeside city of Kelowna has changed as much as it has. A blossoming tech sector, revitalized downtown, changing infrastructure, an acclaimed university, a surge in housing development—these are all features of a city that is rapidly expanding in ways its residents never imagined. With more large … Read More about 10 Ways Kelowna has Changed in the Last 10 Years

Dallas CVB Rebrands as VisitDallas

DALLAS — The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau is now VisitDallas, president and CEO Phillip J. Jones announced at the organization’s annual meeting on Dec. 1. “Dallas is catching on, and we must discover the social currency and triggers that will make Dallas a must-visit destination,” said Jones. “We are within reach, but we have more work to do. This is an exciting time for Dallas … Read More about Dallas CVB Rebrands as VisitDallas

Elora Mill Hotel Breaks Ground, Plans 2018 Launch

ELORA, Ont. – Residents, business owners, government officials and media gathered at Elora’s historic grist mill for the groundbreaking of a two-phase project that will include the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, it was announced Dec. 2. Comprising the first phase is the heritage restoration of the original Mill and its neighbouring buildings. Scheduled to open in early 2018, the Elora Mill Hotel … Read More about Elora Mill Hotel Breaks Ground, Plans 2018 Launch

Hotel Chaco Opening in Albuquerque in April

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Hotel Chaco, a 118-room boutique luxury hotel inspired by the ancient civilization of Chaco Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is expected to open in Old Town Albuquerque in April, 2017, it was announced last month. “We’re creating a hotel where guests will experience the true culture of New Mexico in a way that has never been done before,” said Jim Long, CEO, Heritage … Read More about Hotel Chaco Opening in Albuquerque in April

Tourism Vancouver’s Attendance Marketing Toolkit

VANCOUVER — Tourism Vancouver has launched an online marketing toolkit designed to help planners boost attendance, it was announced Dec. 6. Curated by Tourism Vancouver’s convention services team, the interactive and mobile-friendly microsite offers destination expertise intended to attract interest and build attendance for upcoming conferences. Planners can avail themselves of … Read More about Tourism Vancouver’s Attendance Marketing Toolkit

San Diego’s US Grant Hotel Completing $13M Renovation

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — San Diego landmark The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is finishing off a $13 million renovation that will be completed by early 2017, it was announced Dec. 1. The restyling includes the lobby, meeting and event spaces, expanded fitness centre and all 270 guestrooms and suites. The renovated lobby features a new white Carrara marble promenade and front desk and … Read More about San Diego’s US Grant Hotel Completing $13M Renovation

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