The Canadian Association of Exposition Management (CAEM) announced the appointment of Essentient Association Management as CAEM’s new management firm effective January 1, 2024. Essentient will be replacing CAEM’s current executive director, Jennifer Allaby of JLA Management, who has been in the role since January 1, 2021. “We are grateful for everything Jennifer has done for CAEM not only in the last three years as our executive director, but also for the 20 years prior to that as a member,…
Exhibition Place’s Laura Purdy has been appointed as the inaugural chair of the newly established North American chapter of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) together with vice chairs Kim Carcone from the Toy Association (U.S.A) and Pepe Navarro from Tarsus/Informa (Mexico). This announcement was made during the 90th UFI Global Congress in Las Vegas, the largest annual gathering in the exhibition industry. UFI will work with MAD Event Management, a trade show management company led by president…
Tourism Calgary chief executive officer Cindy Ady is retiring after 10 years of successfully elevating Calgary’s profile as a year-round global tourism destination. Ady’s retirement marks the end of an astonishing era of growth and change for tourism in Calgary and signals the beginning of Tourism Calgary’s next remarkable phase and a comprehensive search process for a new CEO. The organization has undergone significant positive changes under Ady’s leadership, expanding its focus from just marketing to long-term industry development – growing its…
The event décor is picture perfect; the music is playing. Wine is flowing freely, and a sumptuous three course gala dinner has just been served. You, however, are hiding behind a screen of pipe and drape hoping that no one notices you stuffing a handful of mints from the hotel front desk candy jar, because you realize that’s all you’ve had to eat in the last six hours. Sound familiar? Event managers are notoriously bad for looking after their…
Banff’s newest hotel, Moxy Banff, is slated to open in January 2024 in the Canadian Rockies. Moxy, a playful hotel brand for the young at heart, is part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 extraordinary brands. Originating in Europe in 2014 with the launch of Moxy Milan, Moxy now has more than 125 locations across the globe. Moxy Banff has been developed in partnership with Drumheller-based company, Canalta Hotels. “While most hotels in Banff offer a traditional…
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) was awarded a 2023 Airports Going Green Honorable Mention in recognition of its project to make access to Billy Bishop Airport electric, representing outstanding achievement in pursuit of sustainability within the aviation industry. The Airports Going Green (AGG) Conference is the industry’s leading sustainability forum, bringing together aviation sustainability leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world. Each year at the conference, award recognition is given to the projects, programs, or individuals who…
The 2023 Canada’s Best New Restaurants Top 10 were unveiled by Air Canada, with Toronto restaurant Kappo Sato taking the coveted top spot. Led by chef Takeshi Sato, Kappo Soto is a Kappo-style Omakase restaurant where the tasting menu is prepared entirely in front of guests. In second place, the lavish steakhouse Wild Blue elevates fine dining in the mountain ski town of Whistler through its prime selection of meat and seafood. This year’s third-place winner, Marilena Café and…
The event industry is fully on the road to recovery with a rise in bookings and a surge in demand for events. But the significant loss of people to other industries during the pandemic means facing a new set of challenges. Event management companies are struggling to find qualified and experienced individuals, which can negatively impact the quality and success of events. Planners today need to be mindful of increased costs and possible service offering disruptions. They will need to…
The Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) announced that Julie Kagy will assume the role of executive director, taking over from the retiring Larry Arnaudet, effective Jan. 1. Arnaudet, a veteran with more than five decades of experience in the meetings and conventions industry, will be stepping down from his role as executive director. His retirement marks the end of an illustrious career, characterized by his invaluable contributions to ESCA and his unwavering dedication to its mission. “Larry Arnaudet…
Atlific Hotels’ TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sudbury has completed its extensive renovations, offering improved functionality and updated design. Under the creative direction of Edwards Designs, the hotel’s 105 suites, exterior and all public spaces have a completely new and modern aesthetic. The exterior now features brand-new hotel signage, paint and patio furniture, along with parking lot and landscaping updates. Inside, new flooring, ceiling tiles, paint, wall vinyl and artwork re-define the first floor, including a TowneMap and mural found…
