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TOTA Offers Funded Hospitality Program
2023/09/21

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), in partnership with Okanagan College, have offered the third intake of the fully funded Hospitality Professional Program. The initiative is open to current professionals looking to elevate their career path, and those interested in securing skills and experience to land a job in the region’s tourism-and-hospitality sectors. The Hospitality Professional Program comes with no financial burden, ensuring students can focus on gaining the skills and experience needed to unlock new and elevated roles.…
Bennett is New Delta Hotel GM
2023/07/28

Invictus Properties and Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops have named Jocelyn Bennett as general manager. “Jocelyn’s strong leadership skills, results-oriented management style and extensive knowledge of our hotel as well as the Kamloops market are a true example of living our values, making her a respected leader and the heartbeat of our establishment,” said Bryan Pilbeam, COO, Invictus Properties. “We’re very proud of Jocelyn and excited for her to lead this team.” With a strong track record of success…
Catering Experiences that Delight
2023/06/16

As the business landscape continues to evolve, corporate events and meetings are no longer limited to mundane affairs. In 2023, corporate catering is set to take a leap forward, embracing new trends that focus on creating unique and unforgettable culinary experiences. From sustainability to customization, and technology integration to global flavours, here are top catering trends shaping the corporate world. Sustainable Catering In an era of heightened environmental consciousness, sustainability has become a key consideration for corporate catering. Businesses…
Toronto Events Below Pre-COVID Pace
2023/04/10

Destination Toronto revealed business events in 2023 are on pace to bring an estimated $624 million in economic impact to the Toronto economy. While these visitors will have a welcome impact in 2023, this represents 55 per cent of what meetings and events contributed in 2019. Toronto is on the road to rebuilding the impact of the meetings industry, but remains well short of pre-pandemic levels. Currently, 2024 is on pace to deliver only 21 per cent of the…
Canada’s Largest Casino Set to Open
2023/03/10

Great Canadian Entertainment announced that its $1 billion, brand-new entertainment resort Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto will open this summer at the intersection of Highways 401 and 427. Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto will be Canada’s largest destination casino resort, spanning 33 acres. It will feature a Vegas-style casino, 400-room hotel, 5,000-seat entertainment venue, new parkade, and multiple on-site dining options. The existing Casino Woodbine will continue to operate with no interruption until Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto debuts…
Naramata Inn Hires New Chef
2023/03/10

Chef Jacob Deacon-Evans has joined Naramata Inn in B.C. The Okanagan local is a farm-to-table champion and is set to continue Naramata Inn’s hyper-local mission as chef Ned Bell passes on the torch. Deacon-Evans has an extensive culinary career which all began at the small Robinson Road Bistro in Naramata at age 16. His commitment to hyper-local, hyper-seasonal ingredients, farmers and suppliers perfectly complement the culinary vision Bell set forth when launching the re-imagined Naramata Inn in 2020. As…
Latalis Canada Partners With CCF
2022/12/30

Lactalis Canada Foodservice and the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCF), a national association of professional chefs and cooks, have entered into a new national partnership aimed at delivering excellence in foodservice. As the exclusive national dairy partner, Lactalis Canada Foodservice will collaborate closely with the association’s members on dairy solutions, food trends, flavour, format, product research and development under its best-selling brands. “Lactalis Canada Foodservice is very proud to join forces with the Culinary Federation and its 1,000-plus esteemed member…
Is Your Conference Measuring Up?
2022/09/23

Strategic direction provided to associations prior to 2020 may not be the direction we would advise today, especially when it is regarding the event execution of their annual conference. The past two-years we have been educated on how to improve digital presence at a faster pace than ever before. The way we executed an event pre-pandemic is now history. The skills we learned, the new habits we developed, and our refined digital presence over the past couple of years…
Swoop Expands Flights From Hamilton
2022/09/09

Swoop is expanding its winter sun-flying offering from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with new non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Punta Cana (PUJ). Swoop will begin flights to Fort Lauderdale on December 16, 2022. Hamilton-based regional sales lead, Meghan Miller, said: “As summer comes to an end, residents of southern Ontario are turning their attention towards winter travel planning with their sights set on a sunny getaway. We know that Hamiltonians value the convenience of their local airport, and so we’re…
Show your badge and save in Québec City
2022/08/02

Québec City Convention Centre’s new meeting and events promotion allows visitors to earn perks and discounts across the City. Launched this Summer after a 2-year pause, the Enjoy Your Badge program encourages conference staff and attendees to flash their event badges at participating stores, restaurants, and attractions for exclusive offers. “The idea is simple: take your badge when you venture out of the Centre and use it to be treated like a VIP around our amazing city,” says Ann…

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