Toronto

MTCC South Building Reno on Track for Early 2018 Completion

The $23-million renovation and modification of the South Building at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is on track to be completed in early 2018. The modification, which was announced in January, is being guided by tvsdesign and IA Interior Architects. Tvsdesign led the MTCC's successful North Building renovation and designed four of the top five convention centres in North America. … Read More about MTCC South Building Reno on Track for Early 2018 Completion

IncentiveWorks 2017 – Thank You Attendees & Exhibitors!

The 2017 edition of IncentiveWorks, Canada's leading conference and tradeshow for the business events industry, took over downtown Toronto this week. The event, which ran August 22nd and 23rd at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, featured a robust roster of education, the 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee presentation, a show floor filled with some 700 exhibiting companies, and a dazzling closing … Read More about IncentiveWorks 2017 – Thank You Attendees & Exhibitors!

Toronto Hosts “Live Audition” for Future Meetings and Conferences

Toronto played host to the "Super Bowl of Conventions" this past weekend. The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting & Exposition ran August 12-15 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The four-day event is the premier education and education event for associations and non-profit organizations. It was attended by approximately 4,500 association executives and … Read More about Toronto Hosts “Live Audition” for Future Meetings and Conferences

GES Announces New GM for Toronto Ops

Scott Irvine has joined GES as general manager of its Toronto operation. Irvine brings more than 15 years of senior management experience in the logistics industry. Most recently, he was vice president of sales and logistics for transportation and warehousing provider, REMCO. “Scott is an exceptional leader with impressive experience in the logistics industry and a commitment to customer … Read More about GES Announces New GM for Toronto Ops

Toronto Business Events Community Offering PCMA Scholarships

Toronto's business events community and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Education Foundation are offering four Toronto Business Events scholarships to next generation event professionals. The scholarships, which honour the memory of John O. Maxwell, the first president and CEO of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), will be awarded this fall. Heidi Welker, … Read More about Toronto Business Events Community Offering PCMA Scholarships

Porter Adds Saint John to Atlantic Canada Roster

Porter Airlines will begin daily service to Saint John, New Brunswick on September 21, 2017. The carrier will  offer non-stop service between Ottawa and Saint John, and continuing service on the same aircraft to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. A detailed schedule is available at www.flyporter.com, with flights now available for booking. "Atlantic Canada is an important market that Porter … Read More about Porter Adds Saint John to Atlantic Canada Roster

Historic Toronto Venue Re-Opens Following Restoration

The Guild Inn Estate, a historic Toronto venue operated by Dynamic Hospitality & Entertainment Group, has re-opened following a complete renovation and restoration. To celebrate its return to the city's special event venue inventory, Dynamic Hospitality & Entertainment hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and red carpet gala reception on June 14, 2017. It was attended by His Worship Mayor … Read More about Historic Toronto Venue Re-Opens Following Restoration

Metro Toronto Convention Centre Receives Building Operations Awards

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) has received two awards for building operations excellence: the 2017 Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award and the Certificate of Building Excellence in the public assembly category by the Building Owner's and Management Association of Toronto (BOMA). The TOBY Award and the Certificate of Building Excellence are awarded to facilities with the … Read More about Metro Toronto Convention Centre Receives Building Operations Awards

Chef Akira Back Opening First Canadian Restaurant in Bisha Hotel

Celebrity chef Akira Back will be opening his first Canadian namesake restaurant, Akira Back, in the Bisha Hotel Toronto, a luxury property scheduled to open later this year in the city's Entertainment District. The restaurant will be a partnership with Toronto-based hospitality company ICONINK. Back is renowned for blending Japanese cuisine with Korean ingredients and flavours. "Toronto is … Read More about Chef Akira Back Opening First Canadian Restaurant in Bisha Hotel

Toronto Honours Eight Professionals Key to Bringing Conferences to City

The Leaders Circle, a network of industry experts who share the common goal of coming together to build Toronto’s global reputation, honoured eight key local professionals at the 2nd Annual Leaders Circle Recognition Gala, held yesterday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Created and supported by the Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA), Tourism Toronto, and the Metro Toronto … Read More about Toronto Honours Eight Professionals Key to Bringing Conferences to City

TSE Launches New Digital Guide

Toronto Special Events has released its new digital TSEvents Venues Guide. The 74-page online guide is filled with details on, and images of, event-ready spaces and places, from historic sites, restaurants, galleries, museums, meeting and conference facilities, reception space, creative play zones and more. “No matter the nature or size of an event, you’ll find the perfect hosting space in … Read More about TSE Launches New Digital Guide

Broadview Hotel Offers Planners a Teaser Look of Makeover

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

Crystal Ballroom at Omni King Edward Re-Opens

The Omni King Edward Hotel unveiled its fully-restored Crystal Ballroom at a grand re-launch event held yesterday. The ballroom is located on the hotel's 17th floor. Opened in 1922, it hosted many of Toronto's most prestigious events from the 1920s through the 1970s. The $6.5 million renovation has restored the space to its former spendour. "This project centered around restoring a … Read More about Crystal Ballroom at Omni King Edward Re-Opens

Event Profs Start the Conversation on Human Trafficking

More than 40 event professionals turned out this morning for the Toronto meetings industry's first education session on human trafficking and to learn the first steps the planning community can take to help combat the crime. "Human Trafficking in Our Backyard: A Conversation" was held at St. James Cathedral Centre in downtown Toronto. The session was spearheaded by Sandy Biback, CMP Emeritus, … Read More about Event Profs Start the Conversation on Human Trafficking

Former PM to Speak at GBTA Conference

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien as a featured speaker on Centre Stage at GBTA Conference 2017 Toronto, May 23 – 25. Mr. Chrétien will deliver the closing keynote on Thursday, May 25. His appearance is made possible by Vision Travel Solutions. “We are delighted to … Read More about Former PM to Speak at GBTA Conference

Nobu Development Coming to Toronto

Madison Group, Westdale Properties and Nobu Hospitality have joined forces to develop the first Nobu-branded high-rise residences and Canada's first Nobu Hotel and Nobu Restaurant. Located on Mercer Street in Toronto's Entertainment District, the development will feature two 49-storey towers, ground floor commercial retail, private social function and meeting space, a fitness centre and "Zen … Read More about Nobu Development Coming to Toronto

byPeterandPauls Providing F&B at Hotel X

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

Air Canada Introducing Summer Service to Iceland

MONTREAL — Air Canada will launch daily summer seasonal service from Canada to Reykjavik, Iceland, beginning in June, it was announced Feb. 1. Flights will operate four times and three times weekly from the carrier's Toronto and Montreal hubs, respectively, subject to government approvals. The new non-stop services will be operated by Air Canada Rouge, starting with 136-seat A319 aircraft … Read More about Air Canada Introducing Summer Service to Iceland

Canadian Astronaut Keynote at GBTA Conference T.O.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Engineer and Canada Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette will be the keynote speaker at GBTA Conference 2017 Toronto, to be held May 23-25 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, it was announced Jan. 11. Payette was one of four people chosen to become a Canada Space Agency astronaut in 1992 and has flown missions aboard the space shuttle Discovery in 1999 and Endeavour in … Read More about Canadian Astronaut Keynote at GBTA Conference T.O.

enRoute Names Kissa Tanto Best New Restaurant

TORONTO — Vancouver’s Kissa Tanto topped enRoute magazine’s list of Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2016, it was announced last month. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Air Canada enRoute Canada’s Best New Restaurants, a program that seeks to promote the nation’s culinary excellence at home and abroad. Food writer Andrew Braithwaite returned for a month-long eating marathon from coast … Read More about enRoute Names Kissa Tanto Best New Restaurant

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