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Burnaby Recognized For Innovative Event Planning
2026/10/27

The City of Burnaby has been recognized with a Creative Cities Impact Award in the Special Events Process category for its innovative approach to event planning, coordination and safety. The award recognizes the city’s efforts to improve event planning and service delivery through stronger internal processes and cross-departmental collaboration. By streamlining event approvals and supporting consistent event safety practices, Burnaby has strengthened its ability to deliver safe and welcoming community events. As one of British Columbia’s most vibrant and…
Moxy Calgary Hotel Starts Construction
2026/10/02

Construction of the new Moxy Calgary East Village hotel has begun and completion is expected in 2028. Across five storeys, the Moxy Calgary East Village is planned to bring 131 hotel rooms, communal gathering and fitness spaces, and amenities that can be used by both guests and community members, including a bar, and an outdoor thermal spa. “Moxy Calgary East Village is the third development project to break ground in East Village this year, and we’re thrilled to see…
PCMA Signs Multi-Year Partnerships
2026/10/01

PCMA announced event production partnerships with SourceOne Events and Advanced Staging Productions. SourceOne Events has committed to a three-year agreement to support PCMA’s signature events in North America from 2027 through 2029. Advanced Staging Productions returns for a second consecutive year to produce Convening Leaders 2027 in Miami Beach, Florida. The partnerships reflect a deliberate shift in how PCMA is collaborating with these organizations and their teams to support the creation and activation of its events. These multi-year commitments…
Event Planning Starts With Looking Up
2026/09/16

By Sarah McVanel The future of events isn’t about choosing between trends or timelessness—it’s about looking up, anchoring to foundational values, and building agendas that align everything from AI to hybrid work, under what truly matters. Suppose you have a strong foundation of understanding what your members and audiences need, anchored in values, capabilities, and addressing root issues. In that case, you have a solid foundation to look up and see the trends, future, and innovate on what’s next. One…
IMPACT Conference Marks 10 Years in 2027
2026/08/21

The IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit will celebrate its 10th anniversary in Victoria, B.C. on January 24-27, 2027 The summit brings together destination leaders, tourism businesses, policymakers, researchers, Indigenous tourism leaders, sustainability professionals, and community changemakers from across Canada and around the world. The milestone conference will be held under the theme “A Decade of IMPACT – From Vision to Practice,” recognizing 10 years of progress in advancing sustainable and regenerative tourism, while focusing on the actions and…
The Role of AI in Events
2026/08/19

Nowadays it’s all about AI. All the time, every day, every conversation. And while there is no doubt that AI will help make us more efficient and more resourceful, we need to remember that all AI is not equal, and although you might read about how great an AI tool is working for some people, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. Consider what you are trying to accomplish AI cannot do our jobs for us yet (thank god)… but it…
Toronto Pearson Undergoing $1.5B Makeover
2026/07/24

Toronto Pearson Airport announced that the $1.5-billion investment to launch the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 Revitalization Program has been awarded to Norr-Dialog, a joint venture, and PCL Construction. “Toronto Pearson, one of Canada’s most important national infrastructure assets, serves as a vital gateway connecting people, products, and businesses to the world,” said president and CEO Deborah Flint. “This investment marks another significant milestone in Pearson LIFT and demonstrates our momentum in modernizing Pearson that will meet customer expectations.…
Wickaninnish Inn Ranked Among World’s Best
2026/06/26

Wickaninnish Inn has earned international acclaim in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards, Best of the Best 2026, receiving three prestigious distinctions that place the iconic Tofino resort among the highest-rated hotels in Canada and around the world. Wickaninnish Inn was recognized as: #1 Luxury Hotel in Canada, #5 Luxury Hotel in the World and #4 Top Hotel in Canada The Travellers’ Choice Awards, Best of the Best represent Tripadvisor’s highest level of recognition, celebrating the top one per cent of…
Delta Hotels Calgary Appoints New GM
2026/06/10

Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown has appointed Tiffany Richards to the role of general manager. Richards brings more than 15 years of experience with Marriott International, with a career spanning sales, marketing and hotel operations. Most recently, she served as general manager of Fairfield by Marriott Calgary Downtown, where she led overall performance, team engagement and commercial strategy. This appointment marks a return to Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown for Richards, who previously held the role of…
Niagara’s The Clayfield Opens This Summer
2026/06/10

Located in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., The Clayfield is set to open in late summer 2026 as part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, a curated portfolio of independent hotels recognized for their strong sense of identity and place. The hotel will anchor Clayfield Commons, a walkable new district centred around a tree-lined public square with restaurants, cafés, retail and gathering spaces. “From the beginning, the vision for Clayfield Commons was to create a place connected to the character of Niagara-on-the-Lake…

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