A majority of meeting and event professionals anticipate negative business conditions over the next year, according to MPI’s Q2 2025 Meetings Outlook survey. Only 31 per cent of respondents in the Q2 report expect favourable conditions this year, the lowest seen in the survey’s 12-year history – even lower than during the COVID pandemic. The negative sentiment hit a high of 57 per cent with 12 per cent remaining neutral. Between March 31-April 11, the Q2 2025 Meetings Outlook…
The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) announced the winners of the 2025 BCHA Awards of Excellence during the annual BCHA Summit. Recognized by peers and industry leaders during the BCHA Awards of Excellence Gala on April 23 at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, this year’s recipients represent the very best of British Columbia’s hospitality sector. Among 20 esteemed finalists, seven individuals, businesses, and properties were honoured for their dedication to excellence and leadership in the industry. “The 2025 BCHA Awards…
Vancouver is known as a top world destination for travelers and a leading host of unique event and meeting venues. With its strategic location on the West Coast, combined with its vibrant arts and entertainment scene, the city is an attractive location for both leisure and business travelers. But with only 12 new hotels built in the last 20 years, Vancouver is facing a hotel shortage crisis, impacting overnight rates and the city’s ability to attract major events and…
Cvent announced it has acquired Spatial Event Design, a leader in spatial event design technology. More than 5,500 event venues, hotels, planners and vendors rely on Prismm to connect and collaborate within virtual environments to create event spaces and experiences. The acquisition of Prismm reinforces Cvent’s commitment to setting the industry standard for immersive 3D event diagramming technology that benefits both event and hospitality professionals. “In today’s digital-first landscape, online collaboration is mission critical to get business done, and in…
WestJet announced a major expansion of its domestic network with new non-stop service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and three Canadian cities for summer 2025. The expansion includes all-new non-stop service from Saskatoon and Regina and the return of flying between Vancouver and Halifax. In addition, new flights between Winnipeg and St. John’s have been added to the extensive summer schedule. WestJet is also increasing frequency on its popular Halifax routes from Winnipeg and Edmonton, as well as…
Homewood Suites by Hilton will anchor the Surrey’s latest City Centre 4 building in the city’s Health and Technology district. “The arrival of a Homewood Suites to Surrey is a tell-tale sign of the incredible growth and magnetism of Surrey as a modern, world-class metropolitan city and a regional economic powerhouse especially here in the downtown core where the Health and Technology District is located,” said Kirk Fisher, CEO of Lark Group. “We are privileged to partner with the…
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, has expanded into Atlantic Canada with the addition of Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax. Located in the Queen’s Marque district on the city’s waterfront, the hotel brings the brand’s ethos of culturally immersive travel to Nova Scotia, marking a milestone in its Canadian expansion strategy. Bruce Rohr, vice-president and global brand leader for The Luxury Collection, said the launch reflects a commitment to offering travelers immersive experiences deeply rooted…
Rogers Centre Ottawa has announced a new partnership agreement with Sax Appeal, marking the first entertainment supplier to join its preferred supplier program. This three-year agreement ensures that Rogers Centre Ottawa clients will have access to the exceptional musical talents of Sax Appeal, enhancing events with live entertainment tailored to their unique needs. Through this partnership, Sax Appeal will provide clients with a seamless booking experience for live musical performances, helping to elevate events with the perfect ambiance. As…
Manga Hotel Group announced that TOOR Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt, has officially opened its doors in downtown Toronto. This upscale hotel was created by visionary Canadian hotelier Sukhdev Toor and represents the values Canadians are known for globally – hospitality and approachability. TOOR Hotel warmly welcomes guests to experience a distinctive and inspired stay, thoughtfully crafted for the modern traveller. Located in the heart of Toronto, TOOR Hotel is a striking architectural landmark set out over 33 storeys. The property…
Vancouver International Airport has once again been voted Best Airport in North America in the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards. YVR also ranked 13th in the world’s top 20 airports, an increase of four spots from 2024. The Skytrax World Airport Awards are widely recognized as the global benchmark for airport excellence, based entirely on passenger feedback through the world’s largest independent customer satisfaction survey. The survey evaluates traveller experiences across different service and product key performance indicators –…
