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The article presents the findings of the Meetings + Incentive Travel's 2016 Incentive Travel Survey including the average number of programs planned, average spend on group incentive travel, and sourcing destinations.

The article announces the winners of the 2016 Meetings + Incentive Travel's Readers' Choice Awards including The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites in Halifax, Nova Scotia for Best Hotel in Eastern Canada, White Oaks Resort & Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake for Best Hotel in Central Canada, and Halifax World Trade & Convention Centre for Best Venue in Eastern Canada.

The article features Canada's 2016 inductees to the Hall of Fame of "Meetings + Incentive Travel" magazine including Grant Snider of Meeting Escrow Inc. as industry innovator, Christy Wright of SM+I/Strategic Meetings + Incentives as rising star, and Hayley Bishop of Wynford as industry volunteer.

The article offers information on the 2016 Meetings Market Survey of the "Meetings + Incentive Travel" magazine on the state of meetings and incentive travel sector, revealing a period of relative stability within the sector.

The article focuses on how event planners with outbound programs outside Canada can manage their budgets and expectations as the Canadian dollars decline against the U.S. dollar.

The article offers information on several event spaces, hotels, and other convention facilities in Canada including Whistler Conference Centre in Whistler, British Columbia, Group Germain Hotels in Saskatchewan, and Aquatarium in Ontario.

The article offers miscellaneous topics related to Canada including renovation of a hotel by Bonne Bay Inn, opening of Mont Farlagne Outdoor Centre having a snow park, and construction of Musee des beaux-arts du Quebec museum.

The article discusses the use of audiovisual for events including use of such equipments for having sensory effect, use of roving image magnification during conferences and mentions the popularity of vetted social media for event environment.

The article offers hotel industry news briefs as of September 2015 including opening of the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Alberta; completion of guestroom refurbishment at the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, Ontario and renovation of the Holiday Inn Express Toronto-North York Hotel.

An interview with Rob Thorsteinson, Eva Page, and Don Brommet, three executives in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry in Canada, is presented. They provide insights on how the incentive travel industry has changed following the 2008-2009 recession. They mention the challenges that they encountered in 2015 and how they address them. They also offer advice on how to survive and thrive in the sector.

An interview with event managers Arianna McLaughlin, Natalie Ciarallo and Mariella Irivarren is presented. They discusses the challenges faced while planning duties, changing workforce and while working with procurement. They mentions the challenges faced at the time of developing relationships with the suppliers.

The article offers travel tips for South Korea and includes recommendations for lodging, meeting and dining options when visiting the cities of Incheon, Daejeon and Gunsang.

The article presents the annual "Market Report Survey" of the "Meetings + Incentive Travel" magazine conducted in January 2015 by the research firm Gerald Bramm & Associates. Topics discussed include an evaluation of the meetings industry in Canada and the survey revealing information on the types of meetings being held, destinations and marketing tactics as well as measuring event success and use of technology. Also mentioned are the global incentive travel market and program elements.

The article announces and presents the Meeting + Incentive Travel's (M+IT) 2014 Hall of Fame inductees including Johanne R. Bélanger for the Industry Builder category, Julie Calvert for the Industry Planner category, and Cynthia Richards for the Industry Veteran category.

Several photographs taken during the IncentiveWorks 2014 conference in August are presented including hosted buyers from Canada and the U.S. mingling and doing business, "Meeting + Incentive Travel (M+IT)" Hall of Fame inductees gathered for dinner on the Sunday before the show and keynote speakers Mark Bowden and Jackie Huba impressing attendees.

The article discusses the results of the 2014 Market Report where the numbers show solid growth in all key areas and presents the study's key findings in meetings, incentives and rewards. It cites the top Canadian meeting destinations for 2014 including British Columbia, Alberta and Prairies. It indicates that more corporations and 3rd party planner clients are asking for their events to remain in Canada due to headquarters location and budgetary concerns.

The article highlights the economic development in Detroit, Michigan. It cites the growth of the downtown's hotels, with the opening of various establishments including the 25-storey Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown, a 136-room Aloft hotel, and the refreshed Detroit Marriott hotel. It cites several factors attributing to the growth including the city's central location in the U.S., the international airport with various direct flights to Asia, Europe and Canada.

The article evaluates several travel and leisure opportunities in Canada which are viable options for incentives including The 407 in British Columbia, Hyatt Place Edmonton/Downtown in Alberta, and the Hilton Garden Inn in Manitoba.

The article presents an update on event spaces, hotel openings and renovations and other meetings industry-related issues in Canada, including the renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Airport's public spaces and guestrooms, and opening of Infinity Convention Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.

The article offers news briefs on Canadian event spaces, hotel openings, and renovations including Vancouver, British Columbia as top convention city in Canada, the third phase of the renovation of Living Water Resort & Spa, and the remodeling of The Algonquin Resort by architect Rod Whitman.

The article offers updates across Canada including the near completion of the attraction Banff Gondola in Alberta, the renovation of the Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa in Saskatchewan, and the renovation at the Holiday Inn Winnipeg South Hotel in Manitoba.

The article discusses the growing demand for wellness elements at meetings and events, wherein meeting planners can incorporate karma-enhancing customer relationship activities to healthy snacks and meditation breaks.

The article offers Canada news briefs on topics including completion of renovation of Keltic Lodge in Ingonish, Nova Scotia, opening of brewery Petit-Sault Brewers in Edmunston, New Brunswick, and opening of Stingers Indoor Paintball course in Brockville, Ontario.

This section offers Canadian news briefs including the partnership of Liberty Entertainment Group for the Casa Loma Escape Series landmark with Company & Co.

The article discusses the challenge of meeting the food and beverage expectations of business clients and event participants in meals served to them as well as the matters of food origin and safety.

The article offers news briefs related to event spaces, hotels, and other meeting destinations in Canada as of July 2015. Topics discussed include the celebration of 88th anniversary by the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan, the additional properties of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. in Alberta, and the appointment of Arron Carley as executive chef at the Bruce Hotel in Stratford, Ontario.

The article offers travel tips for Aruba and includes information on convention facilities, hotels, and restaurants.

The article offers travel tips for Santa Barbara, California for special events and meetings including recommendations for resorts and spa.

The article offers travel tips for Santa Monica, California and offers recommendations for lodging, sightseeing and dining options.

The article addresses increasing attendance during events and conferences as it indicates that understanding the make-up and motivations of today's attendees as being crucial to the creation of a marketing campaign that will boost attendance. Topics include tips to increase attendance such as targeting the right people, being ready at the right time, developing marketing messages that reflect the attendee's perspective, promoting the destination wisely and having information always available.

The article offers travel tips for Las Vegas, Nevada including recommendations for accommodations, dining, and entertainment.

A review is offered for several golf courses including the Kierland Golf Club at Westin Kierland Resort in Arizona, the Pezula Championship Golf Course in the Western Cape of South Africa, and the Cabot Links and Cliffs in Inverness, Nova Scotia.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of traveling to Helsinki, Finland after being invited by Finnair to try out its new business class service, offering recommendations on accommodations, dining and excursions.

The article discusses the highlights of the Conference + Creativity, Montreal (C2MTL) Conference held in May 2014 at the Arsenal building in Montreal, Quebec. It notes that the yearly event is organized by Sid Lee creative agency, Microsoft, and Fast Company. It mentions that the venue consisted of three event spaces that hosted different stage sessions and featured notable speakers including Tony Hsieh of Zappos.com, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, and film director James Cameron.

The article discusses how the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is expanding the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) to make it competitive in the market. Topics discussed include the competitive disadvantages of Boston as convention destination and the initiatives by the BCEC to address the disadvantages. Also discussed are tourist destinations within Boston including the USS Constitution, Quincy Market and Action Kitchen.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of participating in the Scottsdale Conventions and Visitors Bureau (CVB) annual Sunsational Familiarization (FAM) trip in Scottsdale, Arizona.