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International Centre Partners with Social Media Agency

The International Centre has added social media strategists Branding & Buzzing to its list of recommended event service providers. The company will work with International Centre clients to help them engage audiences through social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. "We are continually listening to the needs of our customers and the rapid growth of social media management is key to … Read More about International Centre Partners with Social Media Agency

Exhibition Place Enters into Exclusive f&b Agreement with Ovations Food Services

Direct Energy Centre and Exhibition Place has entered into an exclusive, 11-year food & beverage services agreement with Ovations Food Services, LP (Ovations), a division of Comcast-Spectator. Ovations was awarded the contract after scoring the highest score and submitting the best overall proposal in reponse to Exhibition Place's public RFP (Request for Proposals). The agreement, which was … Read More about Exhibition Place Enters into Exclusive f&b Agreement with Ovations Food Services

Porter and Icelandair Sign Interline Agreement

Porter Airlines and Icelandair have signed an interline agreement that will allow passengers to book a single combined e-ticket for Porter and Icelandair flights. It is Porter's first interline agreement providing access to Europe. The agreement, which is effective immediately, includes the convenience of checking baggage through to the final destination. Connections from more than 10 Canadian … Read More about Porter and Icelandair Sign Interline Agreement

Omni Hotels Takes Over Management of King Edward Hotel

Omni Hotels & Resorts will become the long term operator of The King Edward Hotel, the first luxury hotel in Toronto, on August 1, 2013. The property will be flagged The Omni King Edward Hotel. The venture with current owners King Edward Realty Inc. continues Omni’s strategic plan to own, operate and/or manage distinctive luxury hotels and resorts throughout North America, with a focus on … Read More about Omni Hotels Takes Over Management of King Edward Hotel

Atlific Hotels Takes On Management of Eco-Friendly Hotel

Atlific Hotels has taken the reigns of Element Vaughan Southwest, the first Canadian location of Starwood's eco-conscious, extended stay brand. John Caneco will oversee operations as General Manager. "Atlific is very excited to be involved in bringing this smart, stylish and cutting edge brand to Canada," said Philippe Gadbois, senior vice-president of operations, Atlific Hotels. "We look forward … Read More about Atlific Hotels Takes On Management of Eco-Friendly Hotel

Aer Lingus to Open Direct Toronto to Dublin Service in 2014

Aer Lingus, Ireland's national airline, will open a new direct service route between Toronto and Dublin, beginning April 2014. The new service, which will benefit both MICE and leisure markets, will operate daily during the peak summer season and up to four times a week in the winter months. In addition, Aer Lingus will provide connections from eight Canadian cities including Vancouver, Montreal … Read More about Aer Lingus to Open Direct Toronto to Dublin Service in 2014

MTCC wins Sustainable Tourism Award

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre was presented with the Ontario Sustainable Tourism Award at the 2012 Ontario Tourism Summit, held in London, Ont. The summit and ceremony were hosted in partnership by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation and the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, and included awards for excellence in advertising, … Read More about MTCC wins Sustainable Tourism Award

Test Driving the CN Tower’s EdgeWalk

October 25, 2011 I never thought the first time I’d see the view from the top of Toronto’s CN Tower, it would be from outside. At 9:00 a.m. one gorgeous September morning, I took a stroll around the CN Tower’s roof, 1,168 ft. above the ground, to test-drive the EdgeWalk attraction, which debuted in August. Now, I’m not some kind of adrenaline junkie. I’ve never bungee-jumped or dove from a … Read More about Test Driving the CN Tower’s EdgeWalk

What's Required for Toronto's G20 Summit

April 7, 2010 G20 summit organizers have put out requests for ramped-up security and equipment for the June meeting of world leaders. Here’s what has been requested so far, according to public contract tenders: As many as 10,000 uniformed officers (by comparison, Vancouver’s 2010 Olympics had 6,000) 1,000 private security guards equipped with Magnetometers, walk-through metal detectors, X-Ray … Read More about What's Required for Toronto's G20 Summit

Cheese Boutique, Art Gallery Open Joint Space in Distillery Area

July 3, 2009 A Taste of Quebec has moved from its original space just inside the gates of Toronto's Distillery District into a new venue on Distillery Lane, attached to the Thompson Landry Gallery's new location. The 4,300-sq.-ft. space in the Cooperage Building includes 3,300 sq. ft. of gallery space and a separate cheese boutique, giving meeting and event planners another option in downtown … Read More about Cheese Boutique, Art Gallery Open Joint Space in Distillery Area

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