Industry Insights

  Challenging times call for creative solutions. And in the meetings and events space, the most valuable solutions help organizers reinvent their strategies to bring people together. Venues play a critical role in bringing these solutions to the market. A case in point is the Palais des congrès de Montreal, which has spent much of the pandemic collaborating with local creatives, innovators, and tech specialists to breathe new life into in-person and hybrid events. The Palais’s solutions have taken many…

  Physical distancing has become a key consideration for meeting and event planners. And while there are many good reasons why physical distancing rules must be respected, finding a venue with the space and resources to protect guests during the pandemic is no small challenge. Fortunately for guests of Québec City, there are more than a few safe options. Without a doubt, guest health and safety is priority number one for Québec City’s venues. To that end, size, convenience, and…

  Montréal’s premier venue introduces world-first OASIS immersion Innovation is alive and well in the meeting and events community. Leading the charge is the Palais des congrès de Montréal, which recently launched cutting-edge OASIS immersion exhibition spaces to help planners connect their guests in fresh and engaging ways. “As hybrid events continue to assert themselves as the current standard, we continue to innovate by adding three immersive rooms to its permanent facilities, which are a world first among convention centres,”…

  There’s a reason meeting and event planners are turning their attention to Ontario’s north. Many, in fact. With a wide range of venues, ample indoor and outdoor entertainment, and a rich culinary scene, the City of Greater Sudbury offers plenty of incentives for groups to meet closer to home. “A lot of international, or even inter-provincial, event plans have been put on hold during 2020, but more and more organizations are recognizing that they can get that same event…

  Adding health and wellness to the itinerary Engaged audiences drive successful events. And while flashy technologies and compelling content put people in the seats, adding health and wellness breaks are an easy and effective way of keeping them alert and involved. Understanding this, Palais des congrès de Montréal has welcomed Organik as the newest member of CITE, the venue’s in-house Event Lab, to help event planners turn warm bodies into active participants. “Attending an event usually means sitting down…

  Everyone likes a little recognition. And when it comes to rewarding office stars and top performers, sending them for a trip is an impactful way of rewarding good work. What makes for a memorable incentive travel destination? It’s the promise of unique surroundings, rejuvenating experiences, and entertaining adventures. It’s also a place that will be talked about long after employees gets back to work. Here, then, are several reasons employers choose Québec City as their incentive destination. Sights to…

  2020 has proven challenging for every Canadian, particularly for those who were vulnerable before the pandemic hit. Recognizing this, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent leveraged its local resources and partnerships to provide relief to community members who did not have a safe space to call home. This April, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Employment and Social Services (CKESS) department transformed the John D. Bradley Convention Centre’s exhibition hall into a temporary shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. The initiative made 55 beds…