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Air Canada Launches Edmonton-San Francisco Service

Air Canada launched its new daily, non-stop service between Edmonton and San Francisco this week. "The tech, innovation and creative industries, together with legendary tourist and outdoor attractions in both Northern California and Northern Alberta make this a prime destination for business and vacation travellers alike, and we are pleased to launch the only non-stop flights linking Alberta's … Read More about Air Canada Launches Edmonton-San Francisco Service

Hello! Destination Expands Operations to Northern California

Hello! Destination Management, a full-service destination management company (DMC) based in Orlando, Florida, has acquired Mana, Allison & Associates in San Francisco, California. Mana, Allison will continue its operations as “Hello! California," providing corporate, incentive, and association program services in the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa and Sonoma, Monterey and Carmel, Silicon … Read More about Hello! Destination Expands Operations to Northern California

Moscone Center Expansion on Time and Budget

The $551 million expansion of San Francisco's Moscone Center reached a major milestone this week when the last major beam of steel was put in place on the addition, the construction of which began in November 2014. "I am proud to say that the project is on time and on budget, and we are looking forward to the grand opening ribbon-cutting, scheduled for January 3, 2019," said Joe d'Alessandro, … Read More about Moscone Center Expansion on Time and Budget

PCMA Announces Convening Leaders’ Future Destinations

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has selected Pittsburgh, PA and San Francisco, CA as the host destinations for the 2019 and 2020 editions of its Convening Leaders event. In 2019, the conference will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. “We are so excited to host the 2019 PCMA Convening Leaders Conference in Pittsburgh in 2019 that … Read More about PCMA Announces Convening Leaders’ Future Destinations

Waldorf Astoria Targets San Francisco

MCLEAN, Va. — Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announced on Aug. 9 its newest property, Waldorf Astoria San Francisco, which will be the centerpiece of a 2 million square-foot, mixed-used complex that will feature luxury entertainment, retail and office space. Waldorf Astoria San Francisco will occupy the first 21 stories of a tower designed by architecture firm Foster + Partners. Located … Read More about Waldorf Astoria Targets San Francisco

Event Space Reno Complete at The Westin St. Francis

The Westin St. Francis, an iconic San Francisco property, has finished a $6 million renovation of 50,000 square feet of meeting and special event space in its Landmark and Tower buildings. "The renovation gives our meeting space a more contemporary look and feel," said Elaine Clancy, director of Sales & Marketing, Westin St. Francis. "The design and colour palette are much more cohesive … Read More about Event Space Reno Complete at The Westin St. Francis

MPI Foundation Beats WEC Fundraising Record

The Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Foundation set a new record this week for the most money raised at an MPI conference. The foundation raised more than $270,000 during MPI's 2015 World Education Congress (WEC) in San Francisco, exceeding the $170,000 raised during WEC 2014. The MPI Foundation held three fundraisers during WEC 2015, including The Big Deal, an official World Series of … Read More about MPI Foundation Beats WEC Fundraising Record

MPI Announces WEC 2015 Education Program

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has announced that James Curleigh, executive vice-president of Levi Strauss & Co. and president of the Levi's® brand, will deliver the opening keynote at its 2015 World Education Congress (WEC). The association also revealed program details about the conference on its website, including session descriptions, speaker bios, pre-conference programming, … Read More about MPI Announces WEC 2015 Education Program

San Francisco Preparing for WEC

San Francisco is getting ready to play host to the 2,000 event pros expected to attend the 2015 Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress (MPI WEC), August 1-4. The conference will be held at the Moscone Center with networking events taking place throughout the City by the Bay. MPI is the largest global meeting and event industry association with approximately 18,500 members … Read More about San Francisco Preparing for WEC

Hilton Closes Waldorf Astoria Sale

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has sold the Waldorf Astoria New York to Anbang Insurance Group Co. Ltd. for $1.95 billion. The proceeds of the sale, which just closed, are being used to add five landmark properties to Hilton Worldwide's owned portfolio. As part of its long-term relationship with Anbang, Hilton Worldwide will continue to operate the Waldorf Astoria New York under a 100-year … Read More about Hilton Closes Waldorf Astoria Sale

San Francisco Venue Update

San Francisco, one of the world's top incentive travel and meeting cities, has several new event venues debuting now and in the near future. These include: The Masonic in San Francisco: This historic Nob Hill venue underwent a multi-million dollar reno this spring and summer and is set to reopen this month, according to Live Nation, the entertainment company that operates the property for the … Read More about San Francisco Venue Update

MGM Resorts’ Launching Meeting Planner Recipe Showdown in Toronto

MGM Resorts International is launching its Meeting Planner Recipe Showdown in Toronto on Tuesday, August 19th, following the first day of IncentiveWorks, Canada's leading trade show and conference for the MICE industry. The competition invites meeting planners to prepare their best appetizer, entree or dessert for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night. Fellow meeting planners will serve as … Read More about MGM Resorts’ Launching Meeting Planner Recipe Showdown in Toronto

San Francisco Ritz-Carlton Renovating Meeting and Event Space

Hospitality design consultants Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) have been hired to completely renovate the grand ballroom, conference rooms and boardrooms at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. The re-imagined spaces will be unveiled in September 2014. The hotel's 23,000-sq.-ft. of event and meeting space includes a 9,500-sq.-ft. ballroom with pre- or post-function galleries; two levels of conference … Read More about San Francisco Ritz-Carlton Renovating Meeting and Event Space

Brand USA Partners with Air Canada

Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, has inked a major cooperative marketing agreement with Air Canada. The agreement makes Air Canada Brand USA's largest North American airline partner. The long-term partnership debuts with a high profile multi-media campaign this fall launching in Toronto and Montreal, and includes innovative, out-of-home (OOH), print, … Read More about Brand USA Partners with Air Canada

EMA Marketing Adds to Portfolio

Oakville, Ontario-based EMA Marketing has added Jamaica's Round Hill Hotel and Villas and San Francisco's Spotlight Events Consulting to its portfolio. Round Hill Hotel and Villas is an exclusive boutique resort set on 110-acres of lush property on the Caribbean Sea, just minutes from Montego Bay. It offers: 36 ocean-front rooms with cathedral ceilings, large louvered windows and sitting … Read More about EMA Marketing Adds to Portfolio

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to open major new building in 2016

BY @AnneDimon Construction is underway on the $555 million expansion of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) located in the city’s vibrant South of Market neighbourhood. When the new 235,000-square-foot building opens in 2016, it will offer, among other things, more flexible galleries to accommodate live performances and large-scale works of art and, according to a news release, … Read More about San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to open major new building in 2016

Air Canada Adds New Toronto-California Flights

April 8, 2010 Air Canada has launched Toronto-Orange County service, with its inaugural flight to Santa Ana. The new – and now daily – route is part of a major increase in capacity this summer between Toronto and California. The expansion also includes a new route to San Diego, more service to San Francisco and Los Angeles and the introduction of a wide-body aircraft, featuring Air Canada’s … Read More about Air Canada Adds New Toronto-California Flights

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