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!
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Pinterest 101 for event planners
If you haven’t heard of Pinterest by now, let me tell you a little bit about it. Pinterest is all about inspiring others, and depending on what line of business you’re in, you can use it to do just that.
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Bruce MacMillan to step down as President and CEO of Meeting Professionals International
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) President and CEO Bruce MacMillan, CA, today announced that he has elected not to renew his current employment agreement, which ends on June 30, 2012.
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Survey reveals significant increase in corporate use of employee incentive programs across Canada
According to a new study released today, Canadian companies have considerably increased their use of corporate employee incentive programs over the past two years. And despite continued economic uncertainty, the majority of executives and program managers confirmed that they have no plans to reduce their incentive program budgets in the next 12 months.
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Top five nutrition tips for a productive work day
Do you ever feel like a firefighter? Running from one crisis to another, trying to save the day…or your event? Well, firefighters need to take care of themselves, and this includes eating right to stay in tip top shape. Proper nutrition helps prepare firefighters to jump into action when needed. And, we all know anyone whoever plans events is constantly jumping into action!
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GBTA Foundation re-launches Project ICARUS to create the travel industry’s first global sustainability program
The GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today announced the expansion of Project ICARUS, the first global travel management sustainability body, representing the interests of the global travel and meetings industry. Project ICARUS will include recognition and awards programs highlighting leading organizations in sustainability and a Global Advisory board with representatives from buyers, suppliers, academics and subject matter experts from Europe, North America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand and Latin America to provide expertise, leadership and guidance on sustainability.
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FAM trips… are they worth the time investment?
Imagine staying at a five star luxury resort or cruising through the Greek Isles. On a vacation…? well maybe, but you also may be on a very popular meeting industry marketing opportunity called a FAM trip that meeting planners attend on behalf of their clients.
