News
Beyond the plate: how leading caterers design memorable events
The restaurant industry is redefining what it means to dine at events. They are leaving boring crudites behind, and instead finding interesting (and delicious) ways to feed a crowd in a way that compliments the theme of an event or destination.
Canada supports a new comedy festival in Montréal
The Government of Canada supports “ComediHa! salue Montreal!”
Destination Toronto named Andrew Weir as President and CEO
Andrew Weir has been a member of the leadership team at Destination Toronto for the past 18 years.
Canada launches initiative to support Indigenous tourism
New funding will support large-scale "signature" Indigenous tourism projects.
Level up with Leanne: transforming events into marketing vehicles
Events are no longer just gatherings; they have evolved into powerful marketing tools.
YVR reclaims top spot as Best Airport in North America
The award follows advancements in operations, accessibility and the traveller experience.
Blue Sky City: Calgary’s new brand announced by community partners
In total, 129 organizations across 26 sectors were engaged at every phase of the brand work through interviews, workshops, cross-country focus groups and surveys.
The Palais des congrès de Montreal showcases nature in Quebec to business travellers
This project is aligned with an expanding trend in tourism: to offer visitors, in search of meaning, unique and authentic moments while in Quebec attending an event.
Level up with Leanne: the power of partner activations
The goal is not just to attract attention but to create an experience that embodies your brand and leaves a lasting impression.
Explore NB brought East Coast nature to downtown Toronto in partnership with Maestro Chef Wes
The Explore New Brunswick immersive experience offered a unique opportunity to discover the allure of New Brunswick in Toronto.
Air Canada introduces globally inspired flavours with upgrade to in-flight menus
Airline introduces over 100 rotating seasonal recipes, snacks and beverages.
Parks Canada works toward establishing Inuit Protected Area along the northern coast of Labrador
Once established, the new protected area will conserve over 16,700 square kilometres of the Labrador Shelf Marine Region
Total solar eclipse visible from Montreal for the first time in 100 years
This will be the first total solar eclipse visible from Montreal in nearly a century and it all starts at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 8 at the Montreal Science Centre.
Billy Bishop airport celebrates 85th anniversary
PortsToronto and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport staff gather to launch a celebration to mark 85 Years of Flight at Toronto’s downtown airport. (CNW Group/PortsToronto)
Level up with Leanne: the power of recognition in the meetings and events industry
We’re all guilty of it my friends, we’re in a very busy industry. After the whirlwind of planning and executing our events and client events, we often move on to the next project often leaving little room for reflection and recognition.
Level up with Leanne: connecting (and selling) differently
If sales are part of your role (and who doesn’t sell…. ) can you remember the time when we made cold call after cold call trying to land our next sale? You know, the good old-fashioned cold calls and telephone tag that used to be the bread and butter of every salesperson out there?
Northern Lights are the most sought-after global experience of 2024
Due to an auspicious solar cycle, 2024 is expected to bring increased opportunities for travellers to glimpse the Northern Lights.
2023 was a successful year for business tourism in Montreal
The Palais des congrès de Montréal hosted 288 events, for a total of 475 business events in the city. Of these, 224 association conferences were supported by Tourisme Montreal.