NATIONAL: The Events Industry Council has launched its new quarterly Global Business Events Barometer, which monitors the changes within the market relative to pre-pandemic levels. The first results from the barometer show a significant increase in global group demand during Q3 2021, with RFP activity and hotel group room nights increasing 124.4% and 68.8%, respectively. The strongest hotel group room demand was reported in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America.
Business hospitality company Convene has promoted Amy Pooser to president and global chief operating officer. Pooser was instrumental in the evolution of Convene’s virtual and hybrid services, now known as Convene Studio. In addition, Patrick Convoy is Convene’s new head of technology, while Lizzie Suiter is head of corporate strategy.
QUEBEC CITY: Québec Charlevoix, the first-ever Club Med resort in Canada, opened this month. The all-inclusive mountain resort, located outside Québec City, has 302 rooms along with several restaurants, a lounge bar, a wine cellar and a gourmet market.
TORONTO: The Toronto International Boat Show will be held virtually in 2022. Originally slated to take place Jan. 22-30, the event planned to bring 300 exhibitors and 250 workshops to the Enercare Centre; instead it will be held online from Jan. 26-30 due to COVID-19 concerns. Last year’s virtual boat show attracted 35,000 people.
VANCOUVER: The Vancouver International Auto Show, originally scheduled for March, has been postponed. The event, which hasn’t been held since 2019, is slated to return in 2023; organizers hope to host new initiatives to connect consumers with the car industry throughout 2022, with more details to be announced soon.
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