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Ottawa to host 11th Annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference

The 11th Annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference will be hosted on unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg Territory in Ottawa, from February 25 to 28, 2024. The Shaw Centre will welcome over 1,000 delegates over the four-day event. Organized by the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), the conference is already sparking excitement within the Ottawa area. "The 2024 … Read More about Ottawa to host 11th Annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference

Breaking down the art of conference sponsorships

When it comes to planning a conference, convention or meeting, budget is probably top of mind (or at least it should be). Expenses need to be covered and while breaking even might be the goal, increasing your ROI doesn’t hurt. And while ticket sales may take care of the majority of the cost, having some sponsors attached to the event can really help to curb the costs. Get started early When … Read More about Breaking down the art of conference sponsorships

7 considerations for the perfect conference venue

When it comes to planning a conference, whether it is large or small scale, there are a few things to keep in mind. While logistics are clearly top of mind – budget, size and location – there are a few other factors to consider. Catering options What meals will you be providing to attendees? A simple breakfast? A buffet lunch? A four-course dinner? No matter the option, you’ll need to figure … Read More about 7 considerations for the perfect conference venue

5 booth lessons we learned from CMEExpo

And that's a wrap on CMEExpo 2023! We hope that everyone had a great time. As our staff meandered through the endless booths at the show, we were able to learn some valuable lessons about what it takes to have a successful trade show booth. Here are a few tips for upcoming shows. 1. Confidence is key! When it comes to staffing a booth and drawing people in, confidence plays a key role. A … Read More about 5 booth lessons we learned from CMEExpo

Swap it out: Mocktails are in!

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!

Easing convention stress for attendees

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

6 ways to add sustainability to your booth

Sustainability is a buzzword that won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. And the push to go fully earth-friendly may take some time. There’s a learning curve with any change, but people seem to be headed in the right direction. The IBM Institute for Business Value completed a survey in 2022, in which “93% of global respondents said the pandemic had influenced their views on … Read More about 6 ways to add sustainability to your booth

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

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