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  • Canada Scores 21 Events With Funding

    2024/11/01

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      The multimillion-dollar International Convention Attraction Fund (ICAF), launched in March 2024 by Destination Canada, has supported 21 successful bids made by Canadian Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) to host high-value major international conferences. Created and administered by Destination Canada, and funded by the Government of Canada, the ICAF is a vital component of Destination Canada’s strategy to establish Canada as a leading destination for hosting business events. This is especially important as many Canadian destinations have yet to meet the business-events activity level…

  • Meetings and Events Budgets to Rise in 2025

    2024/11/01

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      The meetings and events industry is projected to flourish in 2025, according to a report by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). The TMC’s annual Global Meetings and Events forecast, which surveyed more than 500 people working in the M&E sector around the world, found that budgets are on the rise for two-thirds of respondents. There’s also a high level of optimism heading into 2025, with 74 per cent of meetings professionals feeling optimistic about the industry’s health,…

  • Air Canada Wins Again at APEX Awards

    2024/11/01

    Apex

      Air Canada has been recognized once again with a Five Star Global Airline Award at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2025 Awards for its continued commitment to excellence. This is the sixth time in seven years that the airline has been awarded an APEX Five Star rating, which is based on customer feedback. “I thank our customers and APEX on behalf of our 40,000 global employees for bestowing on us this recognition as a Five Star Global Airline.…

  • Edmonton Named a Top City For Travel

    2024/10/31

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      Edmonton was selected as a top city in Lonely Planet’s prestigious Best in Travel. It is the only Canadian city named in the guide. This accolade celebrates the publication’s expert predictions for where to go in the year ahead, and spotlights Edmonton as a premier travel destination, showcasing its diverse communities, rich history, and vibrant spirit and culture. Best in Travel 2025 is Lonely Planet’s 15th publication of its annual collection and features 30 must-visit destinations from all around…

  • Truelink Capital Will Acquire GES

    2024/10/31

    Choice

      GES announced that its parent company, Viad Corp, and Truelink Capital have entered into an agreement for Truelink to acquire the GES business. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2024, subject to applicable and customary closing conditions. “This is an exciting time for GES. The business has tremendous momentum, and our team is driving strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and client service. The publicly traded Viad conglomerate has been a great home to GES for…

  • Porter Airlines Celebrates 18 Years

    2024/10/31

    Porter 18

      Porter Airlines is celebrating 18 years of service and it’s been another transformative year for the airline. With its continuing North American expansion, Porter is already the second-largest airline operating flights to the U.S. and Canada at Toronto Pearson International Airport, and the largest airline operating out of Ottawa. The airline now serves every province in Canada. It is also expanding further across the U.S., with six destinations in Florida, as well as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas,…

  • Nick Di Donato Receives TIAO Lifetime Award

    2024/10/18

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      The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) announced Nick Di Donato, president and CEO of Liberty Entertainment Group, as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Tourism Industry Awards of Excellence: Lifetime Achievement Award. This accolade recognizes Di Donato’s more than three decades of significant contributions to Ontario’s tourism industry, enhancing Toronto’s appeal as a premier destination. His journey in Ontario’s tourism sector began more than 30 years ago when he founded Liberty Entertainment Group. His innovative vision and entrepreneurial…

  • PCMA Enhances Spark AI Tool

    2024/10/18

    Spark

      PCMA and CEMA announced enhancements to Spark, the only generative AI tool built by event professionals for event professionals, and now boasts more than 9,000 users. Spark, introduced to the global business events community nearly 16 months ago, now includes the ability to identify viable destinations and venues. The integration with Tempest will enable business events strategists to be even more productive providing the capability to identify destinations and venues that meet their needs and criteria, all in one…

  • Guerlain Spa Toronto Wins World Spa Award

    2024/10/18

    Guerlain

      The prestigious World Spa Awards announced Guerlain Spa Toronto, situated within Hotel X Toronto, as the winner of Canada’s Best Hotel Spa 2024. In its 10th year, the international awards programme, the World Spa Awards celebrates the very best in the global spa industry. Competing against the country’s most esteemed spa destinations, the spa received top honours for its superior Parisian treatments, luxurious facilities, and innovative wellness approach. “Being recognized by the World Spa Awards as Canada’s Best Hotel Spa…

  • Tim Ostrem Joins Hotel Equities

    2024/10/17

    Ostrem

      Hotel Equities announce the appointment of Tim Ostrem as regional director of operations in Canada. Ostrem will lend his expertise to oversee the firm’s expanding portfolio of Canadian hotels, providing strategic leadership and driving operational excellence. With an extensive career spanning three decades, Ostrem brings a wealth of experience in managed, franchised, and independent properties, specializing in both limited and full-service operations across various market segments. Prior to joining HE, Ostrem served as an area general manager, where he…

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