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May 18, 2012
Robert Lemieux appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Marion Harper Treskin, General Manager of The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver is delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Lemieux as Director of Sales and marketing for the 511-room upper upscale Westin Bayshore located along the Seawall at Coal Harbour and adjacent to Stanley Park. Lemieux brings more than 24 years of hotelier and sales expertise to the position. Thrilled to make the move out to the Pacific coast, Lemieux was most recently Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Harbour Castle. Previously he was Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Ottawa in the nation’s capital.
May 18, 2012
BC Place revitalization awarded “Project of the Year” at International Stadium Business Awards
The revitalization of BC Place has achieved international recognition by being awarded “Project of the Year” at the international Stadium Business Awards recently in Turin, Italy.
May 17, 2012
Three tips for swag sponsorships for your conference or event
At a promotional products industry expo, I was chatting with a couple of colleagues who talked about their recent sponsorship of some conference swag bags. They had agreed to provide the bags (which apparently contained giveaways) and were hoping (key word here) to get some nice testimonials about their work, all with the intent that it would lead to more business. All I can say is that I hope it works out for them because it sounded like it was quite an investment.
May 16, 2012
Four best practices that can make a difference to your conference
Let’s look at four practices that are often overlooked by conference organizers and planning committees that may help you further engage your participants and increase their satisfaction.
May 16, 2012
Porter Airlines announces fall/winter Myrtle Beach service
Porter Airlines is announcing its fall and winter schedule between Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - the only non-stop service to Myrtle Beach from Canada.
May 14, 2012
Ten critical tips for incorporating IT into your next meeting or event
The main purpose of an event or a meeting is to have “face-to-face” engagement with the attendees. The meeting and event industry is in a transition period where event planners can increase attendee retention and maximize on extended audiences all around the world through electronic means. Anyone planning an event must be sure to let IT enhance the program, not swallow it! Events are based on “face-to-face” time with clients, peers and colleagues.
May 11, 2012
Sheraton Red Deer Hotel unveils $12 million refurbishment
The Sheraton Red Deer Hotel today announced that it has completed an extensive $12 million refurbishment and renovation. The property converted to the Sheraton brand at the end of 2011 and has spent the last few months in stylish upgrade mode. All 241 guest rooms, front desk reception and the lobby have been refurbished with immaculate attention to detail and guest comfort. As part of its multi-million make-over the hotel features popular Sheraton brand signature offerings including the all-white Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed, Sheraton Club experience, including the welcoming Club Lounge, Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft® and Sheraton Fitness programmed by Core Performance®.
May 10, 2012
Hotels.com launches Club Sandwich Index to measure international destination affordability
The club sandwich is a classic. It's one of those comfort items on menus across the world that no matter where you are, it can make you feel at home. But this popular sandwich, like all food, can vary when it comes to price. Hotels.com® knows the cost of eating can have a big impact on your travel budget and where you decide to go. So using the club sandwich as a benchmark for food costs, the travel experts put together a list of sandwich prices in Canadians' favourite travel destinations as revealed by the Hotel Price Index™ (HPI™).
May 8, 2012
Is meeting and event planning a hospitality, tourism, or business discipline?
If you look at most college/university curriculum programs, you’ll find the courses focused on conference and event planning within hospitality and tourism disciplines. This continues to dumbfound me.
May 7, 2012
Nine suggestions for planning your next gala event
One of my clients has asked me to organize a gala evening in celebration of an important corporate milestone. Absolutely, I say, but I do have a few (quite a few!) questions. Can we meet to review the details?
May 4, 2012
Air Canada expands its seatback entertainment content to offer customers twice as many in-flight movies and more TV shows
Air Canada recently expanded the selection on its In-flight Entertainment System to offer customers twice as many movies to choose from than before. The enriched personalized seatback system will give each customer free access to a menu of up to 150 movies designed to suit every taste, ranging from the latest Hollywood blockbuster to classic art house and international films.
May 3, 2012
MPI creating breakthrough sustainability leadership with association industry’s first Global Reporting Initiative™ event report
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and its Foundation is committed to thought leadership in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability efforts. In demonstration of that, MPI is setting the example for standards-based reporting that everyone in the industry – no matter how large or small the event – can use to benchmark their own reporting programs.
May 3, 2012
Ten tips for your next conference
Conferences are hard work. From developing the creative treatments to establishing milestones and timelines, planning ahead can make all the difference in the world. When planning a conference, there are specific guidelines that you should always follow in order for it to run smoothly. Here are 10 tips that will help you plan and run a successful conference.
May 3, 2012
The National Conference Center reveals five secrets to knock-your-socks-off events
The National Conference Center has unveiled five secrets to knock the socks off your meeting attendees. According to Eric Whitson, Director of Sales & Marketing at The National Conference Center, “we all have that potential to deliver ‘knock-your-socks-off’ events; it’s a matter of knowing how and having the right tools and elements to make it happen!” While it is important to know how to execute the details, Whitson says “it’s even more significant to add…
April 25, 2012
A new sheriff in town: Canada’s anti-spam legislation, part two
When Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), Bill C-28, was passed in December 2010, almost no one took notice. Business groups such as the Canadian Marketing Association were still meeting with federal officials to see how the spirit of the law would be applied and regulated. Now that we are told the law should be effective in mid-2012, the challenge is to make sure your email marketing practices comply with the legislation.
