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YVR Recognized For Climate Action
2022/12/01

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is celebrating two accolades for its commitment and leadership in climate action. Airports Going Green awarded YVR with an Honourable Mention for Outstanding Sustainability Program for the airport’s Roadmap to Net Zero and recognized former director, climate and environment, Marion Town, with the James M. Crites Pioneer in Aviation Sustainability Award. Airports Going Green is a forum led by the Chicago Department of Aviation and co-hosted by the American Association of Airport Executives. It brings together…
Cvent, Zoom Partner for Hybrid Events
2022/12/01

Meetings technology platform Cvent and Zoom Video Communications have teamed up to power hybrid events. Organizations that are already working with the Cvent platform for in-person events will soon be able to integrate with Zoom Events to deliver an engaging and impactful end-to-end hybrid experience. “We recognize the value Cvent brings as a long-time leader powering in-person events around the world,” said Steven Li, ISV sales and strategy leader at Zoom. “Zoom has always been a company built to connect…
Sara Anghel is new CEO of GTHA
2022/11/18

The Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) has named Sara Anghel as the new president and CEO. “After a thorough search process Mrs. Anghel was a natural choice for the position,” said chairman of the board Tim Reardon. “In addition to her prior experience with associations and government, the search committee appreciated her collaborative management style and drive to bring the association to the next level.” In her most recent position Anghel served as president of the National Marine Manufacturers…
WorldHotels Launches in Canada
2022/11/18

The WorldHotels brand has launched in Canada with the introduction of nine hotels across the luxury, elite and crafted collections. The properties are all owned by Prestige Hotels & Resorts, and features some of the finest upscale properties across British Columbia. “This expansion into Canada is monumental for the WorldHotels brand and we’re thrilled to be joining with Prestige Hotels & Resorts, such a well-respected Canadian hotel company,” said Ron Pohl, president of WorldHotels. “Each of these nine properties captures the spirit…
Paradox Named World’s Best Urban Hotel
2022/11/18

The Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards has named Paradox Hotel on West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver the “best urban hotel in the world.” Paradox was also named the best design hotel, the best lifestyle hotel and the best luxury boutique hotel in North America. “We are delighted to announce that the Paradox Hotel Vancouver was awarded four prestigious Global Excellence Awards at the Haute Grandeur International Hotel Awards 2022,” states the hotel’s Instagram. The hotel is the flagship location…
PCMA Adds New Executive Leader
2022/11/17

Junior Tauvaa, a recognized business events and destination marketing executive, will join PCMA as chief business officer, effective January 9, 2023. He will oversee the events and education, CEMA at the strategic level, Convene, and product development teams along with PCMA’s 2030 vision of being the Platform for the Business Events Industry. “Junior’s collaborative leadership approach and vast knowledge of the association and destination marketing landscape rounds out our executive leadership team exceptionally well as we prepare to introduce new…
Bill Knowlton Given Lifetime Award
2022/11/17

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has awarded its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022 to Bill Knowlton. A seasoned professional and accomplished leader with more than five decades in the industry, Knowlton’s storied career has taken him from tour directing for Tauck Tours in the 1970s to becoming a partner at Jonview Canada, where he was instrumental in growing the company to become one of the country’s leading inbound receptive tour operators. “This award, recognizes an individual…
Pizza Chef Of The Year East Crowned
2022/11/17

Red Door Cucina chef Giovanni Campisi was named Pizza Chef of the Year East, taking home top prize at a Canadian Pizza Magazine competition. Canadian Pizza Summit East returned to the live event stage as a showcase for 20 talented, creative Canadian pizza chefs. Chef Giovanni Campisi won with his Octopus Pinza (Il profumo del mare) featuring octopus carpaccio, micro rocket, buffalo burrata, cherry tomatoes, grated lemon peel with oil and lemon salt and garlic. The fluffy, colourful pizza…
IACC and MPI Form Strategic Alliance
2022/11/04

IACC, the global association representing the top 1 per cent of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has announced details of a strategic partnership with MPI, the largest global meetings and events industry association. The alliance will see the two organizations working to advance the global events community using shared knowledge and connected intelligence. The partnership will also see IACC engaging with MPI’s diverse and substantial network of more than 90,000 meeting and event professionals across 70 chapters…
Air Canada Reveals Best New Restaurants 2022
2022/11/04

Toronto’s Restaurant 20 Victoria has been ranked number one in Air Canada’s Top 10 list of Canada’s Best New Restaurants. Air Canada enRoute’s Best New Restaurants list is back for the first time since 2019. Led by chef Julie Hyde, Restaurant 20 Victoria features an upfront bar area for à la carte plates and an elegant dining room and patio for the six-course tasting menu. In second place, Montreal’s Mastard showcases Quebec terroir with fresh seasonal ingredients. Mimi Chinese, this year’s third-place winner, takes diners on…

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