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AUGUST 2, 2017
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Meetings & Events
Corporate Travel Management
Incentives & Rewards
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The days of sending an employee into retirement with a big banquet and a gold watch on their wrist are gone. While companies still want to recognize people for their years of service, there is no one-size-fits-all celebration. Camille Jocsak, president of Planned 2 Perfection Limited, an event planning company based in Mississauga, has some tips to create the perfect send-off.
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Hone the Guest List:
A party for an executive will often include clients, global partners and other executives. If the event is for someone in management or support staff, it may include that person’s department and their family, says Jocsak. |
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Make it Personal:
Learning the celebrant’s interests is key. If the company prefers to present a gift, talk to coworkers. “We’ve done a $1,000 gift certificate to Bass Pro Shops for an executive who loved to hunt and fish.” |
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Choose Quality over Quantity:
Companies are scaling back on the size of an event and focusing more on the quality of the party, according to Jocsak. For support staff, an on-site barbecue lunch, sandwiches and a cake served in the boardroom or a department lunch at a restaurant are good options. For an executive, dinner in a restaurant’s private dining room strikes the right tone. |
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
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Purple Urchin
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MEETINGS + EVENTS
Meetings Forecast 2017
The latest edition of Meetings Outlook Summer 2017 says the current seller’s market is here to stay—well into 2018. There are some signs of the slowing business environment, with growth predictions being scaled back to 1.6% from 3% last quarter. The report also says that the ongoing travel ban uncertainty has moved a number of events from the US to Canada.
CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
Treadmill Power
Travellers tired of the endless waiting times at airports can relieve some of their frustrations at a full-service gym at Roam Fitness at Baltimore-Washington International Airport. The company plans to have 20 gyms worldwide in five years and is hot after the millennial market, who want to maintain their fitness routines on the road.
INCENTIVES + REWARDS
“Out There” Teambuilding
These wild and wonderful ideas for corporate teambuilding will make the eye-rollers on your team sit up and take notice. From shark dives to spelunking, a half-day Spy School program or surviving a crash at sea, these tests of team spirit will hone group dynamics like never before.
Share your event news, case studies or story ideas with us here at ignitemag.ca.
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Search Foundation Reception
When: August 9, 2017
Where: The Foundry, Calgary, Alberta
Why go: This fundraiser kicks off the ILEA Live 2017 conference, in support of the SEARCH Foundation that supports event professionals in crisis, due to illness or natural disasters.
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ILEA Live 2017
When: August 10 – 12, 2017
Where: Calgary, Alberta
Why go: Maximize your potential for creating experiential events at the 30th anniversary edition of ILEA Live.
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ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition
When: August 12 – 15, 2017
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Why go: Back again in Canada’s downtown, #ASAE17 brings thousands of association professionals and industry partners together to exchange time, resources, strategies, solutions and more.
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PCMA Canada East Chapter Social
When: August 21, 2017
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre,
South Building, Room 401
Why go: Summer is the time to meet up, have fun, kick back and relax. Join PCMA Canada East Chapter for their August Social. Connect with old colleagues, make new connections and share your industry stories.
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IncentiveWorks
When: August 22 – 23, 2017
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Why go: Canada’s annual trade show for the meetings and incentive industry brings together education, keynotes and the eagerly anticipated reveal for the Canadian Hall of Fame.
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FICP Summer Symposium
When: August 24 – 25, 2017
Where: Sheraton Centre, Toronto
Why go: The insurance and financial planners symposium includes education, networking and on-trend sessions impacting industry best practices.
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Event Planning Manager
This position at the Hyatt Regency Toronto will primarily focus on servicing sales bookings. You will act as liaison between meeting planners and hotel departments to ensure the smooth delivery and execution of all events. Responsibilities include detailing food and beverage, A/V requirements and managing room blocks. You will need a minimum of three years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience.
Hines Events Coordinator
You will act as liaison between requesters and the facilities team, overseeing set-ups for meetings and events and assist in directing and monitoring the event setup team, facilities, security and the AV technicians. Responsibilities include overseeing set-up personnel for performance and cost effectiveness, contacting/directing outside service providers as needed to meet customer requirements and scheduling conference rooms. A Bachelor's degree and two years' general events experience required.
Event Production Coordinator
You’ll join the marketing and business operations division, reporting to the manager, event production at the Canadian Museum of History. Key responsibilities include ensuring event production and management for CMH and CWM; coordinating information, logistics and human resources needs for the implementation of special CMH and CWM events; and assisting the manager, event production, in production service administration and operations. A minimum three years’ experience in management and organization of special events required.
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