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YVR Installs New CT Security Screening
2024/09/20

Travellers flying domestically through Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will now enjoy a smoother, faster security screening experience. Checkpoint ABC is using cutting-edge CATSA Plus Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray equipment, making YVR the first airport in Canada to use this advanced security screening technology. YVR invested $30 million to expand and modernize the space with travellers in mind and reflect our commitment to blending functionality with our unique sense of place. With the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA) new…
Ottawa Expands Venues with Four New Hotels
2024/09/20

Four new hotels are set to open in Ottawa in the next three years that will elevate its event and conference appeal. The opening of AC by Marriott, Moxy, Renaissance and Hard Rock Hotel will offer state-of-the-art facilities and accommodations. “Ottawa has, in recent years, solidified its position as a premier destination for conferences and events,” Lesley Pincombe, Ottawa Tourism’s vice president, business and major events. “The addition of these four hotels will not only ramp up our city’s…
River Cree Resort and Casino Adds Hotel
2024/09/19

The River Cree Resort and Casino, Edmonton has announced a $200M expansion which will include a new tower of hotel rooms, a pool, more conference rooms and food options. The resort, located on the Enoch Cree Nation, just to the south of Whitemud Drive and west of Winterburn Road, is adding the expansion to the initial facility built nearly 20 years ago. The project includes: • A multi-storey hotel featuring 230 rooms, including over 30 suites; • Expanded conference…
World MICE Awards Names Canadian Winners
2024/09/19

British Columbia stood out at the World MICE Awards 2024 with multiple wins. The Westin Bayshore accepted the World MICE Award for British Columbia’s Best MICE Hotel 2024. It marks the second year in a row the iconic urban resort property takes this prestigious title for business gatherings in the province. The MICE Awards, sister program to the World Travel Awards, is voted by experts, consumers and colleagues in the MICE travel industry. “Although we are renowned for our…
Enhance Events With the Right Rentals
2024/09/19

Planning a corporate event involves juggling many elements to ensure everything runs smoothly and achieves its goals. When it comes to corporate event decor rentals, selecting the right items can enhance the event’s atmosphere and align with the events objectives. Clearly define what you want to achieve from your event. Are you looking to network, celebrate achievements, or launch a new product? The purpose of the event will shape many aspects of the event from start to finish. Here are…
Element Event Solutions Launches
2024/09/18

Element Event Solutions has launched, bringing together the entire Chair-man Mills Corp. portfolio of companies. The brands that have united include Event Rental Group, Higgins Event Rentals, Contemporary Furniture Rentals, Regal Tent Productions, Advanced Tent Rental, A&B Partytime, Loungeworks, MacFarlands and Chair-man Mills. Building on a rich 110-year legacy of expertise, passion and trusted relationships, the launch represents innovation and investment in the hospitality industry, sets the gold standard for event solutions and positions the organization for accelerated growth.…
Two Event Leaders Join SÉNIK Group
2024/09/18

Calgary-based e=mc2 events and fuze entertainment are joining forces with the SÉNIK Group, creating a stronger team that will redefine how events are experienced across North America and beyond. This partnership is a game-changer for their clients, their teams, and the entire industry. What does this mean for their clients? More creativity, more expertise, and more opportunities to captivate their audience. “This is a very exciting time for both organizations. e=mc² and Sénik have been industry friends and loud…
Niagara Region Receives Tourism Funding
2024/09/06

The Government of Canada announced more than $1.3 million in funding for 11 tourism organizations in the Niagara Region and surrounding areas to expand and diversify their offerings, aiming to attract more visitors. The investment supports a variety of projects, including the development of Indigenous tourism experiences, new exhibits, and facility improvements, contributing to a more vibrant and inclusive tourism sector. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum was established in 1895 to foster an appreciation of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s rich heritage. With an investment of $100,000,…
IMEX America 2024 Program Now Live
2024/09/06

IMEX America’s learning program, which underpins the business and networking at the heart of the show, is now live online. Designed to both educate and entertain the global business event community, from seasoned veterans to first-timers, the 150 plus session-strong program also offers progressive new formats and a few surprises. Learning sessions are delivered across seven tracks: Technology and Innovation; Business Practices, Impact, Trends/Research, Well-being, Experience Design and the increasingly popular Event Marketing. Attendees can choose from over 150…
FCM Appoints Global Marketing Lead
2024/09/06

FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E), the long-standing sector specialist and flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has announced a global business expansion with Henry Jones stepping up as the global marketing leader. Jones is a seasoned travel marketer and has spent the last 8 years with Flight Centre Travel Group, working across multiple brands and several regions including the United Kingdom, and Canada supporting the launch of Corporate Traveller’s Melon product. He was most recently…

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