Special Events

ILEA, VisitScotland Release Event Summit Report

CHICAGO — The International Live Events Association (ILEA) along with VisitScotland Business Events has launched ‘Event Horizons,’ a report highlighting the findings of the recent ILEA Global Event Summit 2016 that hosted in Scotland, it was announced this month. The ‘purple paper’ outlines the key elements of the summit, which took place in April 2016, bringing together leaders from the … Read More about ILEA, VisitScotland Release Event Summit Report

Dragonfly Meetings Launches Toronto Destination Services

TORONTO, ON - Dragonfly Meeting Solutions Inc. launched a Toronto-based, Toronto-exclusive destination management services division  yesterday. The new division, Toronto Destination Management Services, expands the company's full-service conference, meeting, special event and incentive travel portfolio. "Adding Toronto Destination Management Services is a natural expansion of Dragonfly. Our … Read More about Dragonfly Meetings Launches Toronto Destination Services

Calgary-based Companies Win Big at ISES Live

Nine Calgary companies were among the winners of awards from the International Special Events Society (ISES). The honors were presented at the ESPRIT Gala, held during the ISES Live International Conference, which ran August 18-20 in Seattle, WA. The Calgary winners are: Calgary Stampede brought home "Best Event for a Non-Profit Organization Between $75,000 and $150,000" for "The 2013 … Read More about Calgary-based Companies Win Big at ISES Live

New Operator Setting Sail in Niagara Falls

Hornblower Niagara Cruises is ready to launch its boat tours to the base of Niagara Falls. Once the ice clears on the Niagara River—in approximately mid-May—the company will begin its unique tours of one of Canada's best-known natural attractions. Hornblower was awarded a 30-year contract to be the sole operator on the Canadian side of the Falls following an open procurement process conducted by … Read More about New Operator Setting Sail in Niagara Falls

Susur Lee Opening New T.O. Dining Space

Culinary superstar Susur Lee is opening a new restaurant in Toronto's SoHo Metropolitan Hotel. The Food Network judge announced that Luckee Restaurant and Bar will open this spring. Its "Nouvelle Chinoise" menu will offer classic dishes and dim sum from the culinary traditions of Guangzhou, Hunan and Szechuan regions, updated and enhanced by Lee. Lee explains that the idea to transform the … Read More about Susur Lee Opening New T.O. Dining Space

Three Canadians Earn CSEP Designation

Matthew Byrne  from Toronto, Shelley Johnson from Vancouver and Jody Paulson from Edmonton are among the 17 event professionals who earned their Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation from the International Special Events Society (ISES) in the first quarter of 2014. Established in 1993, the CSEP designation recognizes event professionals who have successfully demonstrated the … Read More about Three Canadians Earn CSEP Designation

Top Ten Montreal Restaurant Faves

Au Pied de Cochon - The soul of Montreal: French country cooking anchored by Quebec's first-rate ingredients. Martin Picard's hearty menu focuses on pork, duck, foie gras, game and beef - vegetarians need not apply. All of this unfolds in a boisterous bistro in Montreal's Plateau neighbourhood. Le Club Chasse et Peche - Since it opened almost four years ago, in Old Montreal, this has been the … Read More about Top Ten Montreal Restaurant Faves

Viva Via Allegro!

A suburban strip mall with a Staples business depot and a liquor store is an unlikely place to find top-notch Italian food. But that is the delicious paradox of Via Allegro. Now in its twelfth year, Via Allego appeals to businessmen on expense accounts, well-heeled epicures, boisterous families, couples on dates. Everyone feels welcome and cosseted in the casually elegant room. Over the years, … Read More about Viva Via Allegro!

Hotel Indigo Opens in Toronto, Vancouver Planned for Early 2010

June 10, 2009 The Hotel Indigo Toronto Airport has opened and the boutique brand has announced plans to open in Vancouver in time for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Featuring almost 2,000 sq. ft. of space ideal for business meetings, corporate conferences and special events, the 120-room Toronto property offers a 24-hour business centre, sauna, indoor swimming pool and fitness studio. Guestrooms … Read More about Hotel Indigo Opens in Toronto, Vancouver Planned for Early 2010

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