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Joint Statement by Tourism Industry Association of Canada and Meetings Mean Business Canada on the Occasion of the President of the United States of America’s Visit to Canada ->

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Andaz West Hollywood Announces New Director of Sales, Marketing and Events ->

Does your company have a wellness and mental health policy or program?
 
Does your company have a wellness and mental health policy or program?
Yes
46%
No
38%
No, but we’re working on it
15%
 
Posted: 2023-03-24
Aviva Canada
Events Coordinator
Posted: 2023-03-23
Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association
Director Events & Public Affairs
Posted: 2023-03-22
Manulife
Event Marketing Specialist
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Meetings + Events

Talk it Up!

Featuring relevant, engaging and moving sessions on your agenda has become even more crucial. To help strengthen your speaker stable, read on for a roundup of thought leaders recently featured in Ignite.

International Women’s Day

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate women’s achievements. Take a look back at some of the remarkable event professionals we’ve featured in our Get to Know page.

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Corporate Travel Management

The Waiting Game

As if a two-year-long global pandemic lockdown wasn’t annoying enough, travellers are enduring slug-like lines for airport security and customs. How will extended airport lineups impact business and group travel?

Q&A with Suzanne Neufang, Executive Director, GBTA

Neufang comes to the position from extensive leadership roles with several high-profile travel and technology companies, including HRS Global Hotel Solutions and Sabre Travel Network. We spoke to her about her plans for the organization.

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Incentives + Rewards

Incentive Travel Insights

Marriott recently opened its first luxury all-inclusive resort—the Sanctuary Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic—with plans to open more. Xavier Pineda Madrid, director of sales and marketing of all-inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy brands, shares his insights on what he’s seeing in the incentive travel market.

Gifting Guidance

Industry Outlook for 2023: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting If merchandise and gift cards are part of your recognition and incentive program, a new study from The Incentive Research Foundation provides some useful intel.

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Waterloo Region's Planet-Friendly Approach to Business Events

Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is a non-profit social enterprise that helps communities and businesses understand the impact of their actions on the environment. The SWR team works closely with Jennifer Eddings, Director of Business Development, Explore Waterloo Region, to walk planners through the options that help reduce GHGs generated by an event.