From July 4 to August 9, the Vancouver Convention Centre invited British Columbians to take on “Convention Quest,” an online digital scavenger hunt celebrating the 10th anniversary of its West building. From Terrace to Campbell River, over 1,100 residents from 80 communities across the province accepted the challenge. Now 10 winners have been drawn to receive the contest’s top prizes. “The Vancouver Convention Centre is a world class facility that draws international convention visitors and is a gateway for people…
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600 chiefs and 1600 delegates to meet in Halifax for AFN Annual General Assembly
Press Release At a special send off today for two delegations of Indigenous youth, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief for NS and NL announced his office and region had the successful bid for the 2020 AFN Annual General Assembly. Discover Halifax, the Halifax Convention Centre and the Province of NS collaborated on the bid document which secured the event that will result in over $4 million in economic impact for the region next July. “We will be…
Air Canada celebrates Aeroplan’s 35th anniversary with 35-million-mile contest
Press Release Air Canada is proud to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Aeroplan, Canada’s premier travel loyalty program. To mark 35 years of loyalty, Aeroplan is launching its biggest contest yet, with the opportunity for 45 lucky members to win a total of 38.5 million miles. From August 22 to September 25, Aeroplan is offering members two ways to win. Ten lucky members will have the chance to win 3.5 million Aeroplan Miles and make their dream bucket list trip…
The Palais des congrès de Montréal to spark event innovation with CITÉ
Disruption has come to the meeting and events industry. And as digital alternatives such as live streaming and virtual conferences pick up steam, the pressure is on venues to deliver unique, on-site experiences that keep crowds coming back. “One thing we learned years ago is that we’re selling experiences, not square feet,” says Robert Mercure, CEO of Montreal’s Palais des congrès. “When you start to look at physical venues as places to bring people together, stimulate creativity, strengthen relationships, and…
Red Roof Named Best Budget Hotel Brand in the U.S. by USA Today Readers
Press Release USA Today readers have, for the third year in a row, selected Red Roof, as the Best Budget Hotel Brand in America. Noting that travelers shouldn’t have to blow through their budget or stay in a drab, personality-less room in order to save, USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards asked readers to vote for their favorite economy lodging options and they chose Red Roof over competitors including Motel 6, Country Inn & Suites, Americas Best Value Inn, Best…
1 Hotel Toronto To Open Summer 2020, Debuting First Location In Canada
Press Release Barry Sternlicht, 1 Hotels Founder and CEO & Chairman of Starwood Capital Group, announced plans today for its newest property, 1 Hotel Toronto, inspired by Canada’s natural beauty, the vibrant character of King Street West and the Toronto marketplace. The hotel is being developed in partnership with Mohari Hospitality, a global real estate investment company and owner of the building which is currently operated as the Thompson Toronto. The downtown property will undergo an extensive transformation into a relaxing luxury sustainable 1 retreat. 1…
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Crowns Winner Of The Ultimate Food + Bar Summit
Press Release Interstate Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in third-party hotel and resort management, announces the winner of the Company’s second annual Ultimate Food + Bar Summit: Elevating the Craft through Training, Excellence and Recognition. The competition is a platform for Interstate to develop its culinary talent, recognize excellence and provide chef-developed and tested recipes for use in Interstate’s restaurants and banquets across its managed portfolio. Interstate’s food and beverage evolution is changing the culinary story, transforming hotel restaurants…
Virtuoso announces awards for world’s 10 finest properties and hoteliers
Press Release Global luxury travel network Virtuoso revealed the winners of the celebrated 2019 Best of the Best awards last night, before more than 1,800 industry leaders at the 31st annual Virtuoso Travel Week. The ceremony at the 13th annual Hotels & Resorts Dinner recognized the year’s top 10 hotels and hoteliers in categories ranging from best wellness program to best dining experience. Four Seasons Hotel George V triumphed with the most prestigious prize: Hotel of the Year. Virtuoso’s 20,000…
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Choice Privileges as leading travel rewards program
Press Release Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. has once again been honoured by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hotel Rewards Programs for 2019-20. Each year, the publication evaluates hotel loyalty programs to determine which programs, providers and locations offer travelers the most value. This latest accolade marks the fourth consecutive year Choice Privileges has been lauded as a leader in the Best Hotel Rewards Programs category. “We’re thrilled to…
WestJet Wins Top Honours for Marketing at 2019 Airline Strategy Awards
Press Release WestJet has been awarded top honours for marketing at the 2019 Airline Strategy Awards in London, England. “We’re proud management team that has demonstrated excellence in any aspect of airline marketing over the past year. This includes excellence and innovation in areas including, but not restricted to, marketing strategy, new product development, branding, digital marketing, advertising and promotion, customer relationship management, ancillary revenue generation, sales, and distribution. The recognition focused on evidence of a focused and differentiated marketing…
