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Calgary, AB—Meetings + Conventions Calgary (MCC) introduces their Ambassador program to the city of Calgary. MCC's Ambassador initiative will be branded "Calgary Champions" and is designed to encourage the selection of Calgary by professional organizations of all kinds for their national or international conference needs.  Leading figures in diverse fields will act as ambassadors for the city, who will highlight both the range of expertise available in the city and the diverse facilities that Calgary can offer to large international conferences.  As there is a competitive bidding process involved in the selection of sites for international conferences, the Calgary Champions plan will provide Calgary with an edge over its competition by exemplifying the broad array of interests and amenities the city can provide.

The Ambassador program is currently being used by such organizations as the Japan Tourism Agency, a leader in the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) rankings, and the initiative promises to help cement that country's importance for the international business community. Closer to home, Vancouver and Quebec City have recently launched successful Ambassador Programs. Gold Coast Tourism of Australia have begun utilizing a similar plan in order to boost their ICCA rankings, and generate new revenue. A fundamental aspect of this boost is a desire on the part of ambassadors to create interest and growth within their respective areas.

Calgary's Ambassadors will be drawn from all walks of professional life, from medical doctors to local celebrities in order to attract the widest range of professional associations to the city. These individuals will not only be leaders in their respective fields, but also within the community. Though the program looks to invite professional organizations to the city, the expected influx of revenue will ultimately be beneficial to the community at large. The diversity inherent in the Calgary Champions plan will benefit multiple facets of both Calgary's business and cultural communities.

MCC will be able to offer resources to ambassadors that will help to bring major conferences to the city.  MCC will provide support in various areas of the process of securing conferences, from the early stages of identifying potential interested parties, to funding assistance and training for ambassadors, and identification of appropriate venues that suit each individual conference's needs. MCC's broad array of services for meeting and event planners are provided on a complimentary basis. The combination of MCC's expertise in the MC & IT market and the ambassadors' expertise in their respective fields will help to make Calgary a desired destination for a wide array of international conferences.

Heather Lundy, Director of Marketing + Communications for MCC, is enthusiastic about the introduction of the Ambassador program to Calgary under MCC's purview: "The Ambassador program has been successfully initiated in major business destinations around the world, and its implementation in Calgary by MCC will help to secure our city's place as a desired destination for professional conferences of all kinds."

Meetings + Conventions Calgary operates as a destination sales and marketing organization with a mandate to assist meeting planners, corporate clients and association executives interested in Calgary as a prime location for their meetings, conventions and incentive programs.

Ontario—InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announces that a Crowne Plaza hotel is slated to open in Kitchener, Ontario, in late 2013, after a multi-million dollar renovation set to begin this month.

Well-positioned with access to planned light rail transit, the 201-room hotel, which includes eight suites, is prominently located in downtown Kitchener’s business district, and within walking distance to federal and provincial government buildings and the new Waterloo Region Consolidated Courthouse. The hotel will be close to the new residential condominium development, Kitchener’s high-tech Innovation District and premiere cultural venues.

“We’re pleased to bring this Crowne Plaza hotel to the heart of Kitchener, especially in such a promising location for business," said Gina LaBarre, vice president, Americas Brand Management, Upscale Brands, IHG. "There are several major employers in the area that will benefit from the meetings-savvy products and services that only a Crowne Plaza hotel can provide.”

The Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo Hotel & Conference Centre will feature contemporary design touches by Jolanta Lukus of Royal Design Inc. that reflect a stylish and relaxed vibe. For meetings and events, the hotel will have 15,000 square feet of meeting space, with nearly 15 different venue options, including outdoor courtyard spaces, catering to almost any event style or size.

“Because we’re in such a vibrant and exciting location, our hotel will serve as a hub for business and leisure travelers, international or domestic,” said General Manager Yari Khan. “We are proud to offer service that enables our guests to have a productive stay, including recreational fitness opportunities, as well as ample meeting space that’s taken to the next level with the Crowne Plaza brand’s comprehensive meetings program.”

Guests will enjoy a variety of amenities, including complimentary high-speed Internet access, in-room dining and ample parking. A restaurant with a contemporary ambiance will complement full food and beverage service options. Consistent with the Crowne Plaza brand, the hotel will feature the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage program, which encompasses the entire sleep experience, from training staff on how to create and maintain a restful environment to providing innovative products and services. Program components include signature bedding, guaranteed wake-up calls, designated quiet zones and aromatherapy.

The Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo Hotel & Conference Centre is independently owned and managed by the Vista Hospitality Group and is franchised by an affiliate of IHG. To make a reservation, call 1-877-2-CROWNE or go to IHG.com/crowneplaza.com. Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts participates in IHG’s guest loyalty program, Priority Club Rewards, soon to be named IHG Rewards Club this July. The industry’s fast-growing guest loyalty program has 73 million members. Membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on at IHG.com/priorityclub, calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of this hotel or at any of IHG’s nearly 4,600 hotels worldwide.

About Crowne PlazaHotels & Resorts
Part of the IHG global portfolio, the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand is a dynamic upscale hotel brand located in nearly 65 countries around the world in major urban centers, gateway cities and resort destinations. As the fourth largest upscale full-service hotel brand in the world and one of the fastest growing, the Crowne Plaza brand has a solid foundation for future growth. For reservations at Crowne Plaza properties, visit ihg.com/crowneplaza or call 1-800-2CROWNE.

About the Vista Hospitality Group
With offices in Kitchener, Ontario and Binghamton, New York, the Vista Hospitality Group owns and operates hotels, resorts and other commercial properties throughout Ontario, Quebec, New York, South Carolina and Florida. Offering more than 2,700 rooms, Vista has received numerous awards for excellence in hotel management including the IFEA Pinnacle Award, the TripAdvisor 2012 Certificate of Excellence, the Condé Nast 2012 Top Hotels Readers’ Choice Award, an IHG Renovation Award and the Delta 2012 Quality Excellence Award among others. More information is available at www.vistahospitality.com.

Exclusive South America is the one stop solution for your organization's meetings, incentive travel programs, congresses and events in South America. From the complete design and full management to the total execution of the project, you can rely on their team of experts to have the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure a successful event for your organization. 

With offices in Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and Chile they are staffed with full-time professionals who embody the company's motto: ESA is Exclusive South America - Excellent Service Always.  

The DMC Group is the North American Sales & Marketing office for a group of elite Destination Management Companies operating in 24 destinations around the globe. For more information please contact Philippa Durrant at The DMC Group:

The DMC Group - US Headquarters

Philippa Durrant

Managing Director

philippadurrant@thedmcgroup.com 

The DMC Group - Canada Office

Liz Akey

Director of Sales & Marketing - Canada

lizakey@thedmcgroup.com  

 Exclusive South America

www.exclusivesouthamerica.com

Leandro Popik

Founder & Managing Director

leandro.popik@exclusivesouthamerica.com  

Vancouver, BC—Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is pleased to announce their new location on East Georgia street, as well as the launch of the new video installation “hearts and arrows” by Vancouver artist Khan Lee. Centre A, previously located in Vancouver’s downtown east side, is now located in the heart of city’s vibrant and trendy Chinatown. The new gallery space is located just off Main street, a popular area for the city’s art scene. The location lends an intimate atmosphere to Centre A’s exhibitions, and is particularly suited to local Vancouver artist Khan Lee’s “hearts and arrows”. Lee’s work is compelling for his uniquely Vancouver perspective.

“What strikes me about Lee’s work, in contrast to an older generation of Asian--‐Canadian artists, is that it portrays an Asian man who is very much at ease with his identity within Vancouver's landscape,” says Haema Sivanesan, director of Centre A. The exhibition "hearts and arrows" takes its title from a new durational video work by Lee that depicts the process of the artist making a diamond shaped ice carving. Set against the stunning backdrop of Vancouver's city lights and working port, the artist labours from dusk to dawn to achieve the perfect form. ”hearts and arrows” literally refers to the intricate faceting of brilliant cut diamonds. The artist compares and contrasts the material quality of ice and diamonds. The mood of the piece is introspective, yet optimistic and celebratory.

"I wanted to create an all--‐inclusive magical moment when everything happens to appear in unison, but also reflect all of the daily events, localities, dramas, satisfactions, frustrations, and struggles as a person and as an artist,” explains Lee.

"hearts and arrows" is a fitting new work to inaugurate Centre A’s new gallery space in Chinatown, and will be on display from May 24--‐ July 27th, 2013.

Information:
May 24 – July 27, 2013
Gallery Hours: Tuesdays--‐Saturdays, 11am--‐6pm
Preview Reception: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 6pm

About Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
Centre A is Vancouver’s leading public art gallery for Contemporary Asian art. Established in 1999, the gallery has presented the works of over 300 Canadian and international artists and has produced over 80 original projects. Centre A is a non--‐profit art gallery committed to the research, production, presentation, and interpretation of contemporary Asian art.

Centre A provides a platform for art that engages and educates, promoting critical thought and reflective experiences. The Centre’s gallery space, in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown, lends itself to artists and guests from diverse backgrounds wishing to gather, discuss, and exchange ideas.

Centre A has also established itself as a prime creative venue to support Asian art community growth. Centre A makes a significant contribution to Vancouver’s cultural landscape by contributing to the cultural infrastructure of the city, and foregrounding a range of diverse contemporary artistic practices. Centre A commissions and curates exhibitions, performance art projects, symposia, occasional residencies, publications and educational programs that contextualize the work of Asian--‐Canadian artists within a national and international context.

Centre A gratefully acknowledges the support of:
The Canada Council for the Arts, the BC Arts Council, BC Community Gaming Grant program, the City of Vancouver, Cultural Services, and the generosity of our patrons, donors, members and volunteers.

For additional information please visit www.centrea.org or contact Kelly Scott at 604-734-4223.

Vancouver—Coast Hotels is painting the town purple with the release of its new brand identity and the launch of its new interactive website. The fresh look and feel epitomizes the Coast Hotels' friendly, authentic spirit and celebrates the hotel group's four decades of success in the North American market.

With 2013 marking Coast Hotels' 40th year of business, the brand's new refreshingly localtagline showcases the sense of place and unique experience Coast has always delivered to guests across its portfolio of hotels. Each Coast property has a personality as distinct as the cities they're located in. The farthest thing from cookie-cutter, the road warrior business traveller or leisure experience seeker will delight in the differences that the unique hotel collection offers: from urban to suburban, historic 100 year-old classics to modern steel and glass, intimate lodges to larger conference houses.

Consistency still has its place. While distinctly different, Coast hotels are united in their commitment to deliver a great full-service experience and host of amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi.

Coast Hotels' consultative brand development process included extensive stakeholder and customer engagement.

"We took the time to involve our customers and understand what really made Coast special to them. This new brand is about honoring our 40 years of history, while building for the next 40 and attracting new generations of travelers," shared Sarah Kirby Yung, executive director, marketing & communications.

The new website, coasthotels.com, highlights the new look and feel of the brand and provides enriched functionality such as a streamlined booking process, improved Coast Rewards loyalty member dashboard, and a new availability calendar. Use of responsive design was employed to deliver a strong guest experience across platforms from desktop to tablet to smartphone. In addition, new features such as a local guide and local events calendar for each hotel connect the guest to each destination helping them experience each one's local gems.

"Improving the visual richness as well as delivering enhanced functionality and an overall better online experience, were key goals for the website redesign," stated Kirby Yung.

"Our first priority is to delight our guests. Ensuring an engaging and easy online experience was important to us. We believe our new site helps guests connect to who we are, while meeting their expectations to make reservations anytime from their device of choice from tablet to mobile," adds Robert Pratt, president of Coast Hotels.

Key partners included GreenRubino, a Seattle-based award-winning integrated marketing agency and GCommerce, a leading hospitality marketing agency based in Park City, Utah. GreenRubino created the new Coast Hotels brand and brought it to life online across web, tablet and mobile devices. GCommerce developed the enhanced guest rewards and booking functionality, enterprise content management system and mobile platforms.

About Coast Hotels
Coast Hotels offers properties throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories, the Yukon, Alaska, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington. Coast owns, manages and franchises properties in cities large and small, as well as resort destinations. As one of North America's growing - and Canada's largest - hotel brands, Coast owes its continued expansion to its commitment to exceptional service, prime locations, value, and guest satisfaction. Visit coasthotels.com or call 1.800.663.1144.

Ottawa, ON—The Ottawa Convention Centre (OCC) attracted 54,400 out of town visitors that boosted Ottawa’s economy by approximately $101 million in 2012, according to an economic impact study conducted by Ipsos Reid.

Commissioned by OCC, the study analyzed spending on the 57 OCC conventions and tradeshows held in 2012 that drew at least 25 percent of participants from outside the Ottawa-Gatineau area. The $101 million in direct spending includes:
• $78 million in attendee spending
• $16 million in exhibitor spending
• $7 million in production spending

Some of the events, including international and national conferences, that contributed to this economic impact for 2012 include:
• NHL All- Star Weekend
• Evolution 2012 Conference
• IEEE – International Conference on Communications 2012
• Liberal Party of Canada
• Associations of Municipalities of Ontario
• Pharmasave National Conference & Buying Show

The study found these conventions and tradeshows attracted more than 47,000 delegates and attendees from outside Ottawa and nearly 5,900 staff members that represented more than 1,500 non-local exhibitors. These events also generated tax revenues for the federal and provincial reserves estimated at more than $38 million.

“This report reconfirms OCC as a major contributor to Ottawa’s economy and a key partner to local businesses,” said OCC President and CEO, Patrick Kelly. “From our beautiful downtown hub, exhibitors and guests enjoy easy access to hotels, shops and restaurants, eager to spend time and money in our spectacular city.”

The heightened economic activity will continue this week as OCC hosts Rendez-vous Canada, a tourism showcase drawing 1,500 international industry leaders to the Nation’s Capital. This event is expected to bring in more than $3 million to the Ottawa economy in direct spending—and to further reinforce the claim that the new OCC is Canada’s Meeting Place.

OCC Awarded International Distinctions for Performance and Environmental Sustainability
Following its opening year, Ottawa Convention Centre also earned two international distinctions in management performance and sustainable building development and operations.

OCC received the International Association of Congress Centres Quality Standards Gold Certification—a distinction shared by just 21 convention centres worldwide. This award reflects superior achievement in ten key performance areas, such as customer service, health and safety, employee relations, community relations and environmental responsibility.

OCC also earned LEED Gold certification from the Canada Green Building Council. This internationally recognized designation reflects exceptional benchmarks for design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. Environmental sustainability is a significant marketing feature in the meetings and conventions industry, and a powerful attribute of modern, progressive conventions centres worldwide.

“These distinctions demonstrate the exceptional quality of both the building and the people working within it,” said OCC Chair, Jim Durrell. “We’re very proud of both the AIPC and the LEED recognition. It was always our goal in planning for the new OCC that we would stand out in a world market, particularly with our location in the nation’s capital. We appreciate the concerted efforts of our dedicated colleagues out front and behind the scenes.”

With a busy slate of spring and summer events that includes Rendez-vous Canada as well as a Wizard’s Tower tournament, a conference for photon fanciers and a global gathering for bird conservationists, to name just a few, the OCC will continue to work towards the next successful year as Canada’s Meeting Place.

About the Ottawa Convention Centre
A bold, modern structure that boasts a naturally bright interior and magnificent view, the Ottawa Convention Centre offers an environmentally responsible setting and unparalleled support for organizations planning conventions, conferences, meetings and exhibitions, large and small. Its sweeping window façade overlooks the Rideau Canal—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and Parliament Hill. OCC provides 192,000 square feet (17,837 square metres) of usable space, including a multipurpose hall that can seat 4,600 guests for a banquet, or 6,260 guests in a theatre setting. For more information, please visit www.ottawaconventioncentre.com. Ottawa Convention Centre is an Agency of the Government of Ontario.

"The way people work is more mobile and global, but until now, organizing meetings has been stuck in the past. We are rethinking all aspects of meetings from the physical space to the experience for both attendees and planners, and looking for ways to enable and inspire people to do their best work," said Peggy Roe , vice president, global operations services for Marriott Hotels. "Red Coat Direct's technology allows planners to continually adjust requests without missing a minute of their meeting or keeping other professionals waiting."

The app is personalized to the each organizer's specific meeting. Requests can be made up to three days before the meeting and then throughout the meeting. Once the request is made, it is routed to the event manager and the department that can fulfill the request. The app is available for all internet-enabled devices including iPhone, iPad, Android phones, Kindle Fire and laptops and will be available in 19 languages by 2014's global roll-out.

Marriott Hotels has been "re-imagining" the guest experience, transforming lobbies and public spaces by designing them for the next generation of travelers who blend work and play, demand style and substance, and require technology. As the industry leader in hosting meetings, Marriott is introducing new concepts designed for the new mobile worker.

Workspace On Demand powered by Liquidspace, an application to book meetings on demand, is further differentiating the customer experience at Marriott Hotels by allowing guests to book both free and paid spaces as easily as they book a guest room. Workspring at Marriott at the Redmond Marriott Town Center, the industry's first purpose-built suite of integrated spaces and common areas designed for small meetings, takes a holistic approach, bringing together seamlessly integrated service, technology and contemporary design. It was created in partnership with Steelcase to support collaborative work, inspiring creativity and innovation.

About Marriott Hotels
Marriott Hotels continues to inspire and provide a balanced life on the road for discerning and high-achieving business and leisure travelers, offering warm, professional service; sophisticated yet functional guest room design; lobby spaces that facilitate working, dining and socializing; restaurants and bars serving international cuisine prepared simply and from the freshest ingredients; meeting and event spaces and services that are gold standard; and expansive, 24-hour fitness facilities. All Marriott Hotels participate in the award winning Marriott Rewards guest loyalty program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during stays.

Toronto, ON—The staff at Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport are pulling on their jeans to put an end to youth homelessness in Toronto as part of their year-long commitment to support Youth Without Shelter, a youth shelter and support program in Etobicoke. A dress-down day called Toonie Friday, where hotel staff are encouraged to donate a toonie to wear jeans each Friday, is just one of the several initiatives planned for the year. 

“We are so happy to see our staff engaged and committed to helping end youth homelessness in our community, and we’re thrilled to support Youth Without Shelter’s great work,” said Fariyal Hope, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport.

In addition to holding other fundraisers including car washes, bake sales and BBQs, Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport prepares and serves monthly hot breakfasts for youth at the shelter, donates meeting space for Youth Without Shelter meetings, and will prepare and serve a special Thanksgiving dinner for youth at the shelter in the Fall. 

Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport has also scheduled large quarterly drives for food, hygiene products, school supplies and holiday gifts for youth staying at the shelter and are encouraging hotel guests and local businesses to participate.

About Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport
Located just two kilometres from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and 25 minutes from downtown Toronto, Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport offers friendly service, well-appointed meeting facilities and award-winning cuisine. With 12,000 square feet of meeting space, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, a business centre, pool and gym, Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport ensures its guests travel for success. For more information, please visit: www.crowneplazatorontoairport.ca

About Youth Without Shelter
Youth Without Shelter (YWS) is the singular emergency residence and referral agency in Etobicoke serving homeless youth ages 16 to 24. Life circumstances have not been kind to the youth in these programs - they are victims of abuse, abandonment or have no family at all. YWS not only offers a safe, warm bed for youth, but has evolved to provide a full circle of care to over 1,000 youth each year including counseling, effective skills programs, employment guidance, placement in affordable housing and support for continued education. For more information, please visit: www.yws.on.ca

New Orleans, LA—Stephen Perry, president and CEO of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (NOCVB), announced today that Brad Weaber, CMP, a 25-year meeting industry veteran who has served as executive vice president of both SmithBucklin and Experient, will become the executive vice president (EVP) of the NOCVB. This is a newly created position, effective August 1, 2013.

Mr. Weaber’s appointment is one part of a comprehensive strategic and tactical reorganization of the convention and meetings program of one of the most successful destinations in the U.S. for major business, incentive, corporate and association meetings of all sizes. The NOCVB is also engaged in a national search for a vice president of convention sales (VPCS) as part of the transition surrounding the summer 2013 retirement of 31-year New Orleans legend Nikki Nicholson Moon.

The new EVP position to be held by Mr. Weaber will focus on a new, enhanced strategic direction for New Orleans as a convention destination, partnering with Mr. Perry, the board of directors, and the new VPCS in re-engineering and enhancing the production and the value of the NOCVB in today's rapidly changing meeting environment. Mr. Weaber will lead a new positioning of the NOCVB as an enhanced partner to corporations and associations, providing new services, a re-imagined customer interface and guide the development of New Orleans as a national leader in NOCVB reinvention and relevance in the new marketplace.

The new VPCS will partner with Mr. Weaber, Mr. Perry, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and hotel community leadership in the strategic realignment and will also supervise day-to-day operations and management of the 35-person national convention sales and services team in New Orleans. Mr. Weaber will maintain leadership over all convention and meeting personnel and programs. He will continue to reside in Washington, D.C., but will divide time between traveling throughout the country, New Orleans and our nation’s capital.

Mr. Weaber currently serves as executive vice president of SmithBucklin's Event Services unit. Prior to joining SmithBucklin in January 2009, he held numerous leadership positions during his 18-year tenure with Experient, Inc./Conferon, including serving as executive vice president and chief customer officer responsible for overseeing the sales and account management division. Previously, Mr. Weaber held a variety of hotel management positions with the Renaissance Hotel in Springfield, IL.

In addition, he has served as a two-time seated president of the Capital Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). He served on the Board of Trustees for the PCMA Foundation, the Starwood Customer Advisory Board and Hilton Hotels Advisory Board. Mr. Weaber is currently a member of the Las Vegas Customer Forum Board and is a member of ASAE and The Center for Association Leadership and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). He is a respected author and contributor to many industry publications and is a featured speaker and panelist for dozens of industry trade shows.

“Brad Weaber is one of the most respected meeting professionals in the nation and a true rainmaker in our industry. His innovative ideas, strategic thinking and invaluable breadth of customer and marketplace experience will make New Orleans an even more competitive destination for meetings and conventions, plus add enormous value for our clients,” said Stephen Perry, president and CEO of NOCVB. “We have all had the pleasure of working with Mr. Weaber and are thrilled to have someone of his caliber, intellect and experience in execution join our team. We look forward to our partnership in inventing the new NOCVB model for the rapidly evolving meetings market."

"I have had the opportunity to work with the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau as a customer, meeting attendee and as a member of the National Customer Advisory Council, so it’s a real honor to join this powerhouse team,” said Brad Weaber, newly appointed executive vice president of the NOCVB. "It is impressive to see the dynamics of the city, the innovations, the stunning proposed infrastructure enhancements and the industry coming together over the past few years like never before. I look forward to working closely with Mr. Perry, our new vice president of convention and sales, and the entire hospitality community to create a new national industry model in New Orleans."

Tourism is a $6 billion industry for New Orleans, employing 75,000 people and attracting more than nine million visitors annually. New Orleans’ largest industry has a goal of reaching 13.7 million visitors by 2018, the city’s tricentennial.

About the New Orleans CVB
The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau is a nationally accredited, 1,100-member destination marketing organization and the largest and most successful private economic development corporation in Louisiana. The CVB and its members influence thousands of decision-makers and millions of visitors to choose New Orleans through direct sales, marketing, public relations, branding and visitor services at our New Orleans headquarters and offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, Phoenix and five foreign countries. Consistently recognized as one of the top five CVBs in the country, the New Orleans CVB celebrated its 53rd anniversary in 2013. For more information, please visit http://www.neworleanscvb.com

Canlink Travel Representatives have added another luxury property to their portfolio with the edition of the boutique property, La Casa Que Canta located in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.  

This intimate resort consists of 25 romantic and private suites each with a breathtaking view of Zihuatanejo Bay with 11 featuring their own private pool. The multi-tiered architecture built with palapas, tropical woods and decorated with handpicked Mexican handicrafts gives guests a sense of traditional Mexico. While at the property guests will experience a magnificent infinity pool which merges seamlessly with the bay and the sky or the unique saltwater pool & jacuzzi set next to the ocean and surrounded by natural rock formations. Dining at  La Casa Que Canta is an experience. In January of this year the property was presented “the #1 Hotel Cuisine in Mexico” award by Travel and Leisure Magazine.   Guest can sample the delicious offerings in either Mar y Cielo or Terraza Restaurant which both come complete with beautiful views of the bay.  The property also boasts a full service spa and gym and provides arrangements for weddings and honeymoons. Also located at the property are two luxurious 4 suite Villas, “El Murmullo” and “El Ensueno”.

La Casa Que Canta has been recognized by many prestigious publications including their inclusion in Conde Nast’s “2013 Gold List of World’s Best Places to Stay” and ranked in the “Top 100 Hotels in the World” at number 4 in Mexico. Travel and Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards Reader’s Poll” ranked the property in the top 5 in 2012 while Trip Advisor ranked La Casa Que Canta number 2 in their listing of “Top Small Hotels in Mexico”.

For more details contact Canlink Travel Representatives at (905) 235-9091 or info@canlinktravel.com.