Chef Nuit Regular and her husband and business partner, Jeff Regular, are set to open Up Events on October 1, a new private event venue located above their PAI restaurant in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District. Building on their partnership through PAI, Up Events is a collaboration between chef Regular, Jeff Regular and restaurateur Janet Zuccarini, founder and CEO of Gusto 54 Restaurant Group. The new space, located at 22 Duncan St., will bring the hospitality and culinary…
Over the past decade, Rogers Place has welcomed millions of guests and hosted hundreds of world-class sports, entertainment and community events. It remains a key gathering place for locals and visitors to celebrate some of the city’s biggest moments. “Over the past decade, Rogers Place has become more than a building. It’s where Edmontonians have come to celebrate and connect,” said Mayor Andrew Knack. “As we celebrate this milestone, we also celebrate the people and partnerships that have created…
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto has announced the appointment of two leaders to its executive team: Bob Wong as commercial director and Ashley Hardes as director of rooms. Wong brings more than 16 years of hospitality leadership experience spanning eight urban and resort properties across Canada, including Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, where he most recently served since April 2025. Originally from Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver, Wong has built a strong reputation for driving commercial success and…
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 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 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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
