Ignite Magazine | Meeting Planning, Incentive Programs, Corporate Travel

Do your clients request sustainability initiatives at their events?

Always

15%

Often

Sometimes

45%

Never

35%

Posted: 2023-12-07

KPMG

Manager, Events

Posted: 2023-12-07

Exhibition Place

Event & Meeting Coordinator

Posted: 2023-12-04

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Client Event Specialist

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Meetings + Events

Tips for the Accidental Meeting Planner

Marriott Bonvoy recently noticed that many of their event clients were “accidental planners,” internal employees, such as executive assistants, HR coordinators and marketing professionals whose main roles and background did not necessarily include events. To help these clients navigate the meeting landscape, Marriott canvassed associates from its portfolio of Canadian hotels in Canada to offer their advice to accidental planners.

Holiday Party Rethink

The holidays are great excuse to throw a party, but a Christmas-centric vibe can leave some guests feeling left out. “We can't really just focus on Christmas anymore,” says Alex Bickers, president and creative director of Reveal Events Group, “We have such a diverse audience profile, that we need to make sure that we're constantly being inclusive of everybody's needs.”

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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

Banff, Alberta

Case Study: AGM and Celebration For Debbie van der Beek, president and chief visionary officer of Ignite, heading to the mountains with her seven-person team for a milestone event was the perfect combination of inspiration and celebration.

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.

Ottawa Shines at Summit

Ottawa Tourism’s Business Events team hosted the second Ottawa Summit this past September, immersing an exclusive group of 25 business event and conference planners in the city’s culture, diversity and hosting community. The multi-day event was carefully curated, with a balance of high-end culinary experiences, light education, sightseeing, visits to the city’s unique hosting venues, and some inspirational stories of perseverance.

A dream-come-true destination where ambitions come to soar

Read the top 10 reasons why Tremblant is a must-visit group destination Whether you’re planning an incentive trip, a group excursion, or a corporate event, Tremblant promises larger-than-life experiences in breathtaking surroundings.

Create Your Conference on the Coast in Richmond, BC

Welcome to Richmond, BC, a vibrant and charming city on Canada’s West Coast—a place where culture and character converge. Home to the Vancouver International Airport and with plenty of venues, hotels, and amenities, Richmond is the perfect spot for your next business event.

Waterloo Region: Incredible Experiences

Groups love Waterloo Region for outdoor adventure and learning experiences Waterloo Region offers an incredible selection of activities that get visiting delegates out of their chairs and into the community.

Waterloo Region: Perfect Accommodations

Choose major hotel brands or historic boutiques When it comes to group size, Waterloo Region specializes in small to medium-sized gatherings.

Waterloo Region: Amazing Venues

Take your pick of historic and ultramodern meeting and event spaces Waterloo Region is a meeting place for community builders and adventure seekers alike and it shows in its varied architecture.

Waterloo Region: Sustainable Solutions

Waterloo Region delivers sustainability every step of the way From responsibly sourced food choices and waste-reduction measures, to green transportation options, Waterloo Region partners are passionate about helping planners achieve sustainability goals.

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