Destination Vancouver is expecting to capitalize on the World FIFA Cup momentum, reflected in a strong business events pipeline. Destination Vancouver and the Vancouver Convention Centre are currently at 61 per cent of their annual citywide bid win goal, while citywide lead volume is tracking at 125 per cent of pace year-to-date. Looking further ahead, 2027 is on track to become the busiest year on record for citywide conferences, surpassing the previous high set in 2018 by close to…
The Fort McMurray Airport (FMAA) has unveiled a newly refreshed Observation Area on Level 3, featuring a striking new wall wrap celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region, along with a brand-new interactive gaming experience designed for visitors of all ages. Overlooking the airfield, the Observation Area has long offered one of the best views in the terminal to watch aircraft arrive and depart. The refreshed space now pairs those views with an engaging,…
Ômage Hotel Montréal/Laval has opened its doors, marking the debut of a brand-new boutique hotel following a 10-month transformation of the former Hilton Laval. The property now operates under a new identity as part of Tribute Portfolio, Marriott Bonvoy’s collection of independent hotels. Designed as a welcoming living space, Ômage Montréal/Laval features interiors inspired by the power of the elements and a distinctly local character, with the goal of bringing together both travellers and the Laval community. Located at…
EventMobi has appointed Brandt Krueger as director of industry relations and partnerships. In this newly created role, Krueger will shape EventMobi’s industry content strategy, build and deepen partnerships with leading meetings and events associations and communities, and help event professionals navigate the rapidly evolving event technology landscape with clarity and confidence. Krueger brings almost 30 years of hands-on experience in event production and technology, along with an extensive track record of industry education and advocacy. He is the author…
A record 28.2 million visitors came to Toronto in 2025, generating a record $9.1 billion in spending, with 37 per cent of spending coming from the U.S. and international markets, according to Destination Toronto. Generating nearly $13.5 billion in economic impact, the $9.1 billion in direct spending exceeded the previous year’s record by 4 per cent, reinforcing tourism’s role as one of the city’s most important export sectors. The daytrip and overnight visitation results are revealed in a report…
The meetings, event and incentives industry is facing a talent reckoning. According to the Incentive Research Foundation’s 2024 Future of the Incentive Workforce report, more than three-quarters of meetings and incentive professionals are experiencing talent or skills shortages. At the same time, more than 70 per cent of potential job seekers have never considered a career in our industry. Not because it lacks appeal, but because they simply do not know the opportunities that exist within our industry. This…
Construction has begun on the Autograph Collection Hotel in Calgary. This is the first of three planned hotels to get underway in The Culture + Entertainment District. The 13-storey, 320-key hotel is a full-service, premium lifestyle hotel offering meeting and ballroom spaces, a range of elevated food and beverage offerings, a terrace with pool, jacuzzi and outdoor bar, and indoor swimming pool and fitness club. “Truman is proud to officially break ground on our first hotel project, which also happens…
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, has been named British Columbia’s Best MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) Hotel for the second year in a row at the World MICE Awards. According to the awards, “The Westin Bayshore offers a stunning waterfront setting beside Stanley Park and Coal Harbour. With 499 spacious guest rooms and suites showcasing views of the city and water, the hotel blends urban convenience with resort-style amenities.” A recent refresh inspired by the property’s West Coast surroundings has…
KingSett Capital and Oliver & Bonacini (O&B) announced the grand opening of a 20,000-square-foot meeting and event space overlooking Toronto’s financial district from the top floor of Scotia Plaza. The new space includes a 10,000-square-foot meeting and event space available to both tenants and outside parties and a 10,000-square-foot exclusive tenant amenity area. The Cirrus Ballroom will accommodate up to 250 guests reception-style and 200 seated for corporate gatherings, galas, weddings and town halls. SixtyEight also features dedicated amenities…
In today’s events landscape, sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have — it’s the baseline. As delegates seek to make a positive impact within values-driven organizations, business leaders and meeting planners must design gatherings that deliver more than memories. Destination Canada and cities across the country are leading this charge, committed to ensuring meetings hosted in Canada — and around the world — leave a positive handprint, not a negative footprint. From coast to coast to coast, Canadian destinations are…
