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History Ottawa Opens its Doors
2026/09/03

History Ottawa has officially opened its doors, bringing a major new cultural hub and music venue to Canada’s capital. Located at 47 Rideau Street in the ByWard Market, the 2,000-capacity venue delivers world-class artists, premium fan experiences and year-round programming to the city. An expansion of the acclaimed History Toronto, the 35,000 square feet venue features state-of-the-art sound and lighting, elevated hospitality and flexible configurations for concerts, comedy, galas, community and corporate events and more. The venue expects to…
RDB Brings Keyholder Host to Canada
2026/09/03

RDB Hospitality Group is expanding its Keyholder host agency platform into Canada, marking the company’s first international move since launching the model in the United States. The hospitality, travel, concierge, and events company launched Keyholder in the U.S. in June, offering independent advisors accreditation, supplier relationships, booking systems and training while allowing them to retain ownership of their client relationships. The expansion will be led by Montreal-based concierge and travel advisor Anna Roma, who has been named Lead Keyholder…
Butterfield & Robinson Earns B Corp
2026/09/03

Butterfield & Robinson is now a Certified B Corporation, one of the highest independent standards for social and environmental responsibility in business globally. B Corp status is earned through the B Impact Assessment, a rigorous, evidence-backed audit that measures a company’s entire social and environmental footprint across five areas: environment, governance, customers, community and workers. Every answer in the assessment must be supported by documentation, and the process included third-party interviews and legal requirements. “This certification validates something we…
Canada-US Business Travel Rebounding
2026/09/02

Canadian business travel to the United States is recovering, with flight bookings up 12.7 per cent year-over-year between April and June, according to data from Corporate Traveler. Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver continue to send the highest volume of business travellers south. On the US side, New York, Chicago and Las Vegas remain the top destinations, reflecting their status as financial hubs, commercial centres and high-density meeting markets. The growth follows last year’s stark decline in travel from Canada to…
Canadian sponsorship spending hits $4.7B
2026/09/02

Sponsorship spending across Canada has reached $4.7 billion, according to the 2026 Canadian Sponsorship Landscape Study (CSLS), which marks the 20th anniversary of the national industry benchmark. Brands are planning to increase their sponsorship investment further next year, the study found. The annual study found that brands are committing more money to rights fees across categories while placing greater emphasis on evaluating whether sponsorship spending is delivering measurable results. Professional sport continues to account for the largest and most…
PCMA Insights Expanding to Support Leaders
2026/09/02

PCMA is expanding PCMA Insights, its series of industry reports helping corporate, association and destination marketing leaders navigate rapid change across the global business events landscape. Developed with MCI, the research gives decision-makers practical, forward-looking intelligence to inform strategy, event investment and market positioning over the next 18 to 24 months. Executive summaries are free; comprehensive reports are complimentary for PCMA and CEMA members, and available to non-members for $279 per year. Anchored by the PCMA 2026 Outlook Report,…
IMPACT Conference Marks 10 Years in 2027
2026/08/21

The IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit will celebrate its 10th anniversary in Victoria, B.C. on January 24-27, 2027 The summit brings together destination leaders, tourism businesses, policymakers, researchers, Indigenous tourism leaders, sustainability professionals, and community changemakers from across Canada and around the world. The milestone conference will be held under the theme “A Decade of IMPACT – From Vision to Practice,” recognizing 10 years of progress in advancing sustainable and regenerative tourism, while focusing on the actions and…
Bingemans Catering Announces New Partnership
2026/08/21

Bingemans Catering announced a new partnership with Affinity Conference Centre at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brantford, bringing its culinary expertise and decades of hospitality experience to the Brantford community. Beginning September 1, 2026, Bingemans Catering will work alongside the Affinity Conference Centre’s experienced events and service teams to provide culinary services for weddings, conferences, corporate functions, holiday celebrations and social events hosted at the facility. The partnership marks an exciting expansion for Bingemans Catering and strengthens the culinary and…
Algonquin Resort Names New Executive Chef
2026/08/20

The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea has named Ricardo Dotti as its executive chef, leading the resort’s four dining destinations: Braxton’s Steakhouse & Bar, The Passamaquoddy Veranda, Right Whale Pub, and Aperitivo 19. Born in London, England, to an Italian culinary heritage family and a Mexican mother, Dotti brings a uniquely multi-cultural perspective that has shaped his global approach to cuisine, leadership, and guest experience. With more than 25 years of global culinary leadership, Dotti brings a proven track…
CEMA 2026 Boasts Record Attendance
2026/08/20

CEMA wrapped its 2026 CEMA Summit in Toronto, Ontario, marking the largest gathering in the organization’s 27-year history and reinforcing the growth trajectory that is driving CEMA’s next chapter of global expansion. This year marked only the second time in the organization’s history that the Summit has been held outside the United States, and the first time it has been hosted in Toronto — a fitting home for a Summit built around global connection. More than 850 corporate event…

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