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ForeSite Spring 2009www.sitecanada.org
President’s MessageSite Canada Mission StatementTo provide the opportunity to make connections by engaging members through educational and motivational experiences
Dear Site Canada Members
What a great honour to serve as your 2009 Site Canada President and to also be part of a very dynamic team, your 2009 Board of Directors. We are very excited about the year ahead. We started out planning very early on in November, with a vision that I presented to the board with three key objectives.
Goals and Objectives
• BuildaThree-YearStrategicPlan– giving our Chapter, continu-ity,goalsandaclearvision.Youas the 2009 leaders will build this plan to set sail. Plan and imple-ment by January 24th, 2009. ACCOMPLISHED
• CreateaVolunteerChampionProgram – Our goal is to engage our members onto our committees, to participate, get enthusiastic, share with others, network, which in turn will build a foundation for tomorrow and mentor future lead-ers. Create a year long program with recognition in place for new Chapter awards to be presented at 2010 AGM. READYTOLAUNCH-Readmoreinthenewslettertosee how you can be part of our program.
• Enhanceourresources-Offeringmore educational tools, via our communications, such as our web-site, newsletter and programming. Implement new brand materials. ON GOING, with branding almost complete.
I invite you to view our 2009-2011Strategic Plan on our website, we are well on our way.
• Createglobalconnections
Susan ProphetDestination Québec/Tourisme Québec
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2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENTSusan Prophet, Director, Tourisme QuébecT:(416)203-6651E:[email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECTCathy O’Connor, Carlson Hotels WorldwideT:(416)498-4410E:[email protected]
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTRachaelStreek-Buma,TheFairmontRoyalYorkT:(416)860-4584E:[email protected]
SECRETARY/TREASURERJoe Orecchio, CWT Meetings and EventsT:(416)408-7138E:[email protected]
DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIPLiz Akey, CMP, EMA MarketingT:(905)338-6222E:[email protected]
DIRECTORPUBLICRELATIONS&PUBLICATIONSLesleyBoughen,VaughanMillsT:(905)879-2117E:[email protected]
DIRECTOREDUCATIONMichael Drake, Westin Harbour Castle, Sheraton Centre TorontoT:(416)361-7488E:[email protected]
DIRECTOR SOCIALSandraEagle,Meetings&IncentiveTravelT:(416)764-1638E:[email protected]
DIRECTORGOLFTOURNAMENTJoanne Keating, Meridican Incentive ConsultantsT:(905)477-7700ext309 E:[email protected]
DIRECTOR CHAPTER MEETINGSSusan Lanc, CMP, Hilton Sales WorldwideT:(416)604-3200E:[email protected]
DIRECTOR SPONSORSHIPFilipeNepomuceno,AltimaConceptDMCT:(514)351-5954E:[email protected]
SECRETARIATLeslieWright,T:(905)812-SITE(7483) E:[email protected]
2009 Board of Directors
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• Providemotivational,educational&networking experiences
• Fosterbusinessresults• ReviewSiteCanadabestpractices
www.sitecanada.org/strategic.htmBut wait, there is more!
Partnerships:
We are very proud and excited to have confirmedsomeveryimportantSiteCanada Partnerships, for 2009.OurofficialMedia Partner for 2009, will once again be M&IT,Meetingsand Incentive Travel.M&IT&SiteCanada began a great relationship in 2008, and we thank them for con-tinuing the partnership in 2009. Site Canada will have the opportunity to reach out to our community through; M&ITMagazine,MeetingsCanadaandtheM&ITe-newsletter.We’llalsogain great exposure at their annual IncentiveWorks show on August 25thand26th,attheMetroTorontoConvention Centre. This will increase our brand awareness and encourage new membership and development. It is also a great launching pad for our 1st Annual Site Golf Tournament, on Monday, August 24th, stay tuned for more info on that program. Be sure and sayahello&thankyoutoourPartneratM&ITformakingthishappen,Mr.Stephen Dempsey, Publisher and General Manager.
We are very happy to announce, our secondandbrandnewofficialAudio VisualPartnerfor2009,AVCANADA, who will be generously sponsoring our AVatalloureventsfortheyear.ThankyouDannyDobriansky,Vice-President,AVCanada,wearelookingforwardtoa great year working with your team in conjunction with our Site Canada Educational teams. This is a tremen-dous opportunity, which enables us to
provide the members with higher qual-ity speakers and professional program-ming. Welcome also, Clayton Caporal, ofAVCanada,whowillbejoiningusas a new member to our Site Canada family. Please make him feel welcome.Thirdly, we have the pleasure of announcingourofficialPhotographer fortheYear,TheImageCommission, who will be at all of our events pro-viding our members with some great photos. We can share those with you on our website, and they’ll be sponsoring the photographs at our Golf Tournament, so be sure to thank Ms. Angela Mayer, with The Image Commission, at our next meeting.
Our Annual General Meeting just con-venedonFebruary18th,wrappingup a very successful year, thanks to RachaelStreek-Bumaandthe2008Board. It was one of the largest AGM’s in attendance. Thank you to all the members who were present, we have some fantastic pictures of you in this Newsletter so be sure to check that out.Youcanreadmoreinthisnewslet-ter and make special note of our valu-able sponsors for 2008.
The Economic Crisis. In speaking with our members over the last couple of months, we know that the world is not a rosy place right now. If there is truly a time where we need to band together it is now! As your industry association, you can be assured that ourleadersattheSiteGlobalofficearedoing everything they can to aid the coalition that was formed to address the crisis. We also need to be there for each other. Through our support of our fellow members and other industry colleagues, we can help one another through this. If you wish more informa-tion on what Site Global is doing please gotothefollowingweb-site:
http://www.siteglobal.com/Collaborate/IndustryRepresentation/tabid/181/Default.aspx
In addressing this challenge, Site Canada is participating in a joint meet-ing industry event with MPI Toronto Chapter and other Associations in the GTA, on Wednesday, April 16th, at National Meetings Industry Day. We encourage you to come out and hear from an esteemed panel. Note there is one rate that is applicable to all attend-ees of $40.00. We encourage our Site Canada members to join us at this very important National event.
NationalMeetingsIndustryDay-April16, 2009 Theme: “PeoplePower-HarnessingCollective Knowledge for Economic Success”
MPI Toronto Chapter along with its industry partners are proud to pres-ent, National Meetings Industry Day (April 16, 2009) at the Westin Harbour Castle. The goal of National Meetings Industry Day is to raise awareness of the Meetings Industry and com-municate the value of meetings to the broader business community, in Toronto and across Canada.
PeoplePower-Harnessingcollectiveknowledge for economic successThe power of the people who support the meetings industry will be recog-nized in this panel discussion format-ted event. The concept of harnessing collective knowledge captures both the main theme of educating delegates, of which the meetings and convention industry is based on, as well as the collective harnessing of knowledge amongst our industry partners and supporters.(Tourism&governmentincluded).
The economic impact of the Meetings &ConventionIndustryincludesdirectrevenues, generated by meetings and events themselves as well as delegate spending and the indirect economic benefitsgeneratedthroughjobcreationand employment.
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CallingallVolunteers!!Haveyouvol-unteered on a Site committee yet? We hope you will seriously consider join-ing this year.
There are a number of opportunities:Monthly Meetings, Sponsorship, Publications,GolfTournament(firstever!), Site Social, Education and Membership. We encourage you to share your valuable input with your industry colleagues.
Through collaborated efforts we will achieve great outcomes! We are well aware it is a challenging time within our industry and all the more reason we need to work together.
This year we are introducing a New andExcitingVolunteerChampionProgram. Site Canada will recognize thisVolunteerChampionatourAGMin 2010 and present them with an Award and a luxury prize.
How will the program work?Ballots will be sent out three times in 2009 (May, August November). We encourage you to nominate an out-standing volunteer during this time. Youcannominatemorethanonevolunteer.
Board members are not eligible for the program. Keep your eyes peeled for the nomination form.
So just another great reason to get involved!!
Calling All Volunteers
The luncheon and panel discussion will take place on April 16, 2009 from 11 am to 2:00 pm at the Westin Harbour Castle. The panel discussion features senior executives who will provide valu-able insights on the contributions of the meetings industry, and the value it contributes to both local, national and international communities and those that rely on it.Event Emcee/Moderator: Carole Macneil,Co-HostofCBCNews;Sunday
Our featured panel of industry leaders:
• Bill Allen, President, Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. FormerInterimPresidentandCEOof Tourism Toronto and Deputy Minister with the Ontario Ministry of Tourism.
• Christine Duffy, President and Chief ExecutiveOfficerMaritzTravelCompany, Past Chairwoman, Meeting Professionals International MPI Board of Directors , cur-rent member of the Executive
Committee and Board of the PhiladelphiaConvention&VisitorsBureauandUSTravelAssociationBoard of Directors.
• John Houghton,ExecutiveVicePresident for the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Chair of the MeetingsConventions&IncentiveTravel committee for the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership and PCMAInternationalTaskForcemember
• David Ogilvie, General Manager, TheWestinHarbourCastle,Vice-Chair, Tourism Toronto and Board member of the Greater Toronto Hotel Association
Online registration is available at www.mpitoronto.org or directly with the MPITorontoChapterofficeat6519-BMississaugaRd,Mississauga,ONL5N1A6Tel:905-567-9591;[email protected]
Site Canada is proud to support this initiative for our industry and we will be sure to take extensive notes to be
posted on our website should you not have the opportunity to attend. Our nextofficialSiteCanadameetingwilltake place on May 20th, so stay tuned for more details.
In closing, we look forward to seeing you, listening to your needs, being there for your support and making your membership valuable to you!
If you want to discuss any items or have a question or concern, please callme,[email protected].
Sincerely,
Susan Prophet
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OnFebruary18th,2009,SiteCanadaheld the Annual General Meeting in the Maple Leaf Cinema at the CN Tower.Duringthemeeting,Siteoffi-cially launched the new vision, brand and communication platform, as well asunveiledtheChapter'sthree-yearstrategic plan. The 2008 sponsors were also recognized and thanked during the meeting for their ongoing support of the association.
2008 Sponsors included:AVW-TELAVAudioVisualSolutionsChateau des CharmesCzech TourismEventFusionIncFourSeasonsHotelTorontoGinger Island Marriott Hotels CanadaMeeting&IncentiveTravelMexicoTouristOfficeOntario Science CentreOvation Global DMCPark Hyatt HotelPeller Estates Winery
Radisson Admiral Hotel TorontoRBC InsuranceRenaissance Toronto AirportSassafrazSelect Group MarketingSingapore Tourism BoardSpeakers' SpotlightStarCite Destination SolutionsSwankAudioVisualsTexas TourismTheFairmontRoyalYorkThe Gladstone HotelTourisme QuébecTouristOfficeofSpainVIARailCanadaVisitBritain
Followingthebusinessportionoftheevent, attendees enjoyed an evening of networking and dinner sponsored by theCNTowerandEMAMarketing&Partners.
A big congratulations goes out to Mary Joy Morgan, Incentive/Corporate Division GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours
for being the lucky winner of two round trip tickets to Los Cabos compliments of Continental Airlines, three nights in a private Casita at the Award Winning Marquis Los Cabos, three nights in a deluxe ocean view suite at the new luxuriousCasaDoradaResort&Spa,massage treatments at Casa Del Mar Resort Spa, round trip deluxe transpor-tation to and from the airport and a zip-ping and repelling adventure at Costa Azul Canyon both compliments of AMI – DMC.
The 2009 AGM was a big success. Thank you to all those who attended!
2008 Sponsors Recognized at AGM
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Site Summer Social It’s one of the highlights of our calendar year, so make sure you reserve July 22, for the annual Site Summer Social. Join us for a magical evening with Tourism Ireland as our title sponsor.
Meet industry colleagues, network and help support our chapter charity, the ChildhoodCancerFoundation.Now, more than ever, it’s imperative to realize the importance of networking and connecting with friends and col-leagues. Please be generous when the summer social committee calls on all of our membership for donations for either our silent or live auction. Lets work together to make this event an evening to remember.
If you have any items that you would like to donate to the live or silent auc-tion, please contact Sandra Eagle, Site Canada Social Director at [email protected]
Ireland is the top choice for your incen-tive program, conference or corporate meeting. Beyond the boardroom, you’llfindalandthat’snevershortofsurprises. Expect the best with an unforgettable trip to Ireland or make your event one torememberwithstate-of-the-artcon-ference facilities and luxurious accom-modation, including castles.
The Irish are warm, hospitable and wel-comingpeoplewhoyou’llfindaplea-sure to do business with – no matter what you desire, the Irish will always come up trumps. Boasting crack-ingsportingevents,fromfast-pacedthrillsattheracestonail-bitinggolfingtournaments, Ireland has it all in large doses.Inequalproportion,you’llfindtop entertainment, excellent pubs and restaurants, luxurious spas and incred-ible historical sights. And of course, there will always be time out to shop for everything from designer labels to uniquely Irish produce, such as deli-cious wild smoked salmon, golden whiskeysorexquisitehand-craftedcrystal.
Site Redefines the Industry SectorSiteofficiallylauncheditsnewstrate-gic vision, brand and communications platform during the Annual General Meeting at the Site Global Conference 2008 in Montreux, Switzerland. At its heart this new vision stays true to the organization’s essence of strong pro-fessional relationships with high ethical standards while positioning this unique industry as a key tool for driving growth and delivering business results.
Site President, Padraic Gilligan, com-ments;“Inourever-changing,globalbusiness world, the most prized asset remains constant: excellent perfor-mance. The highest levels of workplace performance are reached by individuals and teams that are highly motivated. Wewanttoredefineourindustrywitha new language and our vision for this is Unleashinghumanpotentialthroughextraordinary motivational experiences.
Our promise is to be the global author-ity connecting these motivational expe-riences with business results.”
Site’s new vision, promise and strate-gic plan are built on three core brand pillars.
Global Connections — Motivational Experiences — Business Results
These pillars will be at the heart of all Site communications and are the main attributes of business planning. The new fresh Site brand identity builds onthebrandequityof35yearsandlooks to a bright future to provide a framework for programs, services and communications that are valuable and meaningful to all Site members.
Site CEO, Brenda Anderson, said; “Site is the only global organization that sits at the critical intersection between thosewhoseekthebenefitsofmotiva-tional tools and those who can provide extraordinary experiences. Site makes possible this connection between moti-vational experiences and business results by linking professionals in the travel and motivational events industry with the business leaders who seek improved performance through these experiences.”
The new Site identity, including the launch of siteglobal.com, will be further developed as new collateral and cam-paign materials are released through-out the year in 2009.
Our special thanks to our sponsors on this project: Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority,MCI,SilverseaandVisitLondon.
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UnwindinginIrelandhasneverbeendifficult,buttheislandalsohasafan-tastic selection of activities that can make your business trip or confer-ence one to remember. Step outside the boardroom and you can tee off on world-renownedchampionshipgolfcourses boasting spectacular loca-tions, indulge in a pure spa experience <www.discoverireland.ie/wellness>, ride down a deserted beach on horse-back, chill out in utter tranquility with a spotoffishingorhikealongsea-cliffsand up stunning mountainsides.
This island on the edge of Europe has a fascinating history that stretches back over 8,000 years. Affectionately known as the Land of Saints and Scholars, Ireland’s hills and valleys have wit-nessed Neolithic farmers clear the land, fugitives seek safety in its woods, and great armies prepare for battle in itsfields. Ireland’s rich and exceptional heritage is apparent all over the country, boast-ingNeolithicmonuments,Vikingcities,abbeys, monasteries and ecclesiasti-cal sites, incredible castles and forts, grand country manors, stately homes and impressive city halls.
Delve into the turbulent world of medi-eval Ireland, explore the remains of the Land of Saints and Scholars, and get up close to Ireland’s exceptional history. Formoreinformationonprogramideasfor the island of Ireland and informa-tion on itinerary suggestions visit www.irelandinspires.ca <www.irelandin-spires.ca/> or call Tourism Ireland at 416-925-6368.
Make Ireland your next Incentive Destination
For more information visit www.irelandinspires.ca
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In about 11 months, the City of VancouverandtheResortMunicipalityofWhistlerwillhosttheVancouver2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Several new and exciting venues were built for the Olympics and they are all ready now. One such venue is Whistler Olympic Park, which was constructed in the beautiful CallaghanValley,about25kilometresfrom Whistler. It offers a great new location for an incentive trip or corpo-rate event.
Whistler Olympic Park is the site of the cross-country,biathlon,Nordiccom-bined and ski jumping events for the
2010OlympicGames.Itoffers55kilo-metresofcross-countryskitrails,fivekilometres of lit trails for night skiing, a biathlon range and stadium, and snow-shoeing trails, something for everyone. In the summer, this valley surrounded by spectacular scenery and wilderness is the perfect location for outdoor team building activities, but watch out for the bears!
Therearefivedifferentindoormeet-ing spaces including a cozy lodge with woodburningfireplaces.Everythingwas built with minimized disturbance to the natural environment, such as
avoiding old growth forests and using buffer zones to protect streams and wetlands. Also composted waste wood mixedwithwildflowerseedswasusedto revegetate slopes and provide wild-life habitat. Another key to the compre-hensive focus on sustainability are the localFirstNations(Lil'watNationandSquamish Nation) who were involved in the development throughout.
Another new venue in the Whistler area, which is great for incentive and meeting programs, is the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. It embodies the spirit of partnership between two Nations, Lil'wat Nation and Squamish Nation, and their shared values around preserving and sharing their traditional cultures. An intimate meeting, dramatic incentive event, or an once-in-a-lifetimewed-ding, the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler BC offers flexibility,authenticity,and unique cultural options for an unforget-table event. Consider a traditionalFirstNations
feast in the Great Hall amidst authentic indigenous art or in the cozy octagon shapedIstkenHall.Thehighlyflexiblespace accommodates groups of vari-ous sizes for banquets and receptions.
VancouverOlympic/ParalympicCentreopened just a couple of weeks ago. It islocatedinalivelyVancouvercom-munity that includes the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park and views of the local mountains. After the 2010 Winter Games, this curling venue will become amulti-purposecommunityrecreationcentre that will include an ice hockey rink, gymnasium, library and six to eight sheets of curling ice. Attached to, and being constructed with the new curling venue and community centre, is anewaquaticcentrewitha50-metrepool and leisure pool.
Right next to the new Centre is the his-torical Nat Bailey Stadium, established in1951.Ithasoftenbeenreferredtoas the “prettiest little ballpark in North America”. Spectators are right on top of the action die to the narrow foul ter-ritory in the park. They are also treated to one of the few manual scoreboards still in operation as well as the pictur-esque backdrop of Queen Elizabeth Park.
West Coast CorrespondentAila Karpio, CMP, Spets.ca
Thespectacular11,000square-footday lodge is open to the public and located between the ski jump and cross-countryskiingstadiumandwillserve as the hub and starting point for all of Whistler Olympic/Paralympic Park’s recreational activities.
TheSquamishLil'watCulturalCentreisathree-storey,30,400squarefootcomplexona1.76hectare(4.35acre)forestedsiteoverlooking Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. It is designed to evoke a traditional Squamish longhouse and a Lil'wat Istken (pit house).PhotobyGaryFiegehen
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FromthevibrantHostCityofVancouver,tothevenue city of Richmond, and to the natural beauty of Whistler Host Mountain Resort, the Vancouver2010venueswill stage extraordinary Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. And lucky
for us in the industry, many of the same venues are available for our group pro-grams, from local corporate events to international incentives looking for the Canadian West Coast experience.
SquamishLil'watCulturalCentre,locatedat4584BlackcombWay, Whistler BC.Photo by Coast Mountain Photography.
Industry NewsOvation Global DMC Announces New Office in South Africa
Ovation Global DMC, the world’s firstgloballyintegratedDestinationManagement Company, has announcedplanstoopenofficesinSouth Africa. Announced today by Managing Directors of Ovation Global DMC, Patrick Delaney and Padraic Gilligan, at Meetings Africa, the conti-nent’s premier business tourism expo, the announcement represents a con-solidation of the strategic global expan-sion planned by Ovation Global since itslaunchinNovember2007.
Ovation Global DMC currently oper-atesfromofficesinArabia,Argentina,Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic,France,Germany,Ireland,Italy, Scandinavia, South Africa, Spain, SwitzerlandandUK.
[email protected],www.ovationdmc.com
BBC Destination Management Wins Two ADME Awards
The 2008 Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) Achievement Awards ceremony was
recently held in San Antonio and BBC Destination Management’s team won two awards!
BBC’s Senior Account Executive, Nicolas Nevares, CMP, won Rising Star oftheYearAward.Thistitleisawardedto an individual who has been in the destination management industry for at leastoneyearandamaximumoffiveyears. It also recognizes contributions to the company’s programs throughout the year.
Also awarded was Best Tour Program, in which BBC’s Senior Operations Manager, Karl Beverung, working with Director of Sales, David Rome, CMP, DMCP, conceptualized the pro-gram from beginning to end, working with numerous designers, architects and tour guides throughout the city to develop an unforgettable educational experience.
This Earth Hour Puts The Fairmont Royal York In A Different Light
One of the Toronto skyline’s most prominent neon signs will go dark for sixty minutes on March 28. The occa-sionwillmarktheunificationofTheFairmontRoyalYorkwithanexpected30 million people worldwide as they take a public stand on climate change.
The hour of action entitled EARTH HOUR,isaglobaleventcreatedbytheWorldWildlifeFund(WWF).Hotelguests will have the opportunity to be carbon responsible as they check in by candlelightduringEARTHHOUR,from8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009.
In2008,TheFairmontRoyalYorkwasthefirstTorontohoteltoregisteritsEARTHHOURparticipation.TheLibrary Bar served a capacity crowd of patrons seeking a lounge experi-ence by candlelight. A year later, the lights out experience continues to be so popular that the lounge has gone on to serve cocktails by candlelight every Saturday night. The hotel will again demonstrate its leadership and com-mitment to environmental responsibility through a series of interior and exterior energy saving initiatives. On Saturday March 28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m.,all56ofFairmont’sworld-classhotels and resorts from Dallas to Dubai will go dark by turning off their lights foronehour–EARTHHOUR–andindoing so will reinforce the company’s pioneering commitment to operational sustainability and help draw further attention to one of the world’s single largest environmental issues: climate change.
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Site Canada First Annual Golf TournamentSiteCanadaispleasedtoannouncetheFirstAnnualSiteCanadaGolfTournamenttobeheldonMonday August 24, 2009attheCountryClubinWoodbridge.TheeventwillpreludeIncentiveWorkswhichisscheduledAugust25thand26th.Registration is open to everyone and will be available through the Site website and IncentiveWorks website.
Nowisyourchancetogetinfrontofkeymeeting,incentiveandeventbuyersattheSiteCanadaFirstAnnualGolfTournament that will prelude IncentiveWorks 2009.
Don’tmisstheamazingsponsorshipopportunity.ContactJoanneKeatingtodayat905-477-7700ext309orjkeating@merid-ican.com
Our industry’s concerted efforts to protect corporate meetings and events are beginning to pay dividends in the media. We have a long way to go, but we are making a difference by working togetherinanaggressiveandunifiedmanner.
Toronto’s Leadership Recognized Through Professional Conference Management Association Chairman’s Award
In recognition of the city’s exemplary leadership and spirit of partnership, Tourism Toronto and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) have been honoured with the Professional Conference Management Association’s (PCMA) 2009 Chairman’s Award.
The Wickaninnish Inn Resort ranked #1 in Canada in the January issue of Travel + Leisure
TheT+L500takesalltheresultsfromthe July Readers Choice Awards, adding comments from readers about the properties, and tourism products they experienced.
Meetings Mean Business
OnWednesday,March4,U.S.Travel and our partners launched the “Meetings Mean Business” cam-paign. This initiative will consist of an unprecedented grassroots mobiliza-tion, paid advertising, national and local ally development and many other tactics to defend the freedom to travel. Followingthemediaannouncement,RogerDowhostedanindustry-wide
conference call and discussed how our 7.5millionemployeescanturnthetidein the media and on Capitol Hill.
Visitthesewebsitesformoreinformation:www.siteglobal.com/Collaborate/IndustryRepresentation/tabid/181/Default.aspx
www.meetingsmeanbusiness.com
Site Canada New Phone Number
Here is some News !!! We have a BRAND NEW Telephone number: (905)821-Site
LET’S STAY CONNECTED All Site members, please let us know if you have moved, changed address or locations’ or if you have a new telephone ore-mailaddress.SiteCanadawantstostayconnectedwithyouandkeepyouinformedofnetworkingandeducational,motivationalopportunitiesthatwillbenefityouandyourmembership.
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