GLOBAL: According to Business Events Australia, the country has been undergoing unprecedented infrastructure developments, meaning that Australian destinations can not only meet demand now, but also in the future. Since January 2020, almost 200 new hotels have opened across Australia, adding approximately 19,000 rooms to the country’s portfolio, enhancing the options available for consideration by business event planners. Key 2024 openings include a Marriott in South Australia, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, and a TFE Hotels property in Sydney.
EDMONTON: The Alberta Circus Arts Festival, hosted by Firefly Theatre and Circus, takes place June 22-25 in Edmonton's French Quarter. Attendees can enjoy four days of Canadian contemporary circus performances, along with free activities, professional development workshops for emerging and established artists, panels and discussions on sector development for industry professionals, and outreach opportunities for all.
QUÉBEC: In January 2025, for the first time ever, an international cruise ship will sail the waters of the Saint Lawrence in the heart of winter. The Commandant Charcot, with some 200 winter activity enthusiasts aboard, will make four 12-night sailings between late January and early March 2025. Several Saint Lawrence member ports of call appear on the scheduled itinerary, including Îles–de–la–Madeleine, Gaspé, Sept-Îles, Saguenay, and Québec. Embarkation and disembarkation operations will be shared between Québec and Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.
SASKATOON, S.K.: WestJet has begun its new nonstop transborder service between Saskatoon and Minneapolis. This summer, three weekly flights will travel between the two destinations. With the new service, WestJet has increased transborder capacity in and out of the City of Bridges by 20% during the summer.
TORONTO: Great Canadian Entertainment's brand-new gaming floor and multiple dining venues at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto are now open to the public. Adjacent to Woodbine Racetrack, the property is the newest and largest casino resort in Canada and one of the largest in North America. Gaming enthusiasts can enjoy 328,000 square feet of gaming space that includes 4,800 slot machines, 145 live table games, VIP rooms, and sports betting kiosks.
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