One of the first tips I share with event professionals who are beginning to plan sustainable meetings and events is to remember to tell everyone what they are trying to accomplish (i.e. strategies they are using to minimize the environmental footprint). And then I tell them to ensure that afterwards, they express to everyone involved how well they did (i.e. how much waste was diverted, energy saved, etc.).
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First ALT Hotel outside of Quebec opens at Toronto Pearson International Airport
The first ALT Hotel to be built outside of Quebec is now open and welcoming guests at Canada’s leading airport, the Toronto Pearson International Airport. The modern 13-floor, 153-room hotel occupies a prime location adjacent to the airport terminals at the end of the LINK train line that runs every five minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre to welcome Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2012 (WPC) will take place July 8-12 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. An estimated 15,000 attendees representing technology companies in 156 countries will be in attendance. WPC 2012 is set to be three times bigger than the last time the event was in Toronto in 2004.
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Delta Hotels and Resorts names new President and CEO
The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC) and the Board of Directors of Delta Hotels and Resorts are pleased to announce that industry veteran Kenneth M. Greene has been named President & Chief Executive Officer of Delta Hotels and Resorts, one of Canada’s leading hotel management companies. Ken will officially assume his role in September 2012.
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MPI 2012-2013 International Leadership Global Volunteer Leaders Announced
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announces its 2012-2013 Board of Directors, MPI Volunteer Chairs and MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees, for the fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
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CTC and TIAC crack the code for pharma event planners in Canada
It’s just what the doctor ordered. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has partnered with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and Rx&D to produce a practical reference guide for planners of medical conferences and educational events in Canada.
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That’s the spirit: The cocktail trend and why it matters
The cocktail trend has definitely begun to trickle-up, and larger venues are embracing the idea as more clients request more interesting drinks at their events.
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre to Offer Free Attendee Internet Access
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) has just announced that they will now be providing free wireless Internet access to enhance the experience of event attendees. This is just one of many technological upgrades being addressed by the Centre as they undergo a major renovation project to modernize the Centre and upgrade customer service.
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Porter Airlines launches seasonal summer service to Mont Tremblant
Porter Airlines has begun its third summer of service to Mont Tremblant from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, with more seasonal flights than ever before.
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Using a mobile app for events? How to promote it right!
As a speaker, I’m always thrilled to see that a conference or meeting is using a mobile app to connect with attendees and offer helpful event information. It can eliminate the need for promotional conference totes, folders and, most importantly, reams of paper. Score one for the planet!
