I know what you are thinking, an airport hotel as a great meetings property? Trust me folks, I was just as surprised to consider this hotel as a hot destination for my meeting planner clients, but the Renaissance Edmonton Airport…
What a TRIP! And I do mean that when talking about the stellar destination of Whistler, BC. I had the great pleasure of visiting Whistler in October 2019, and even though it was in the shoulder season, I learned so…
I had the great pleasure of visiting one of Canada’s most iconic destinations in August 2019 – the beautiful and eclectic Halifax Nova Scotia. Little known fact about Leanne - I was actually born in Halifax, although I moved out…
One of my favourite things to do in the summer is wine-touring, and given I live in wine country, I tend to do it quite often. If anyone asks, I'm there to do it! But not everyone is as lucky…
The iconic Fairmont Palliser in Calgary, AB recently renovated their lobby lounge. Yes, gone are the days of the former Oak Room bar off the expansive empty lobby area beside the registration desk. Welcome the NEW Hawthorn Lobby Lounge in the…
Spring fever has finally hit Canada, and so has the desire to hit up a beautiful patio for a summery beverage. This is also high season for conferences, so many conference and meeting delegates coast to coast are hitting up…
(originally posted February 20, 2018 - this is an update to that post!) The best way for a meeting planner to determine if a destination is a good fit for their meetings and conferences is by attending a familiarization trip,…
Now more than ever, delegates are looking to their meetings and conferences as a blend between business and pleasure, tacking on extra days to enjoy the region since they're in town for the conference anyways. Often, this also increases spousal…
FORE! Now that the snow is melted, you and your delegates may be dusting off your clubs and looking forward to hitting the links! Incorporating a golf game when organizing your meeting is a GREAT way to facilitate small group…
Meeting planners, often when considering destinations for your next meeting or conference, the options can seem overwhelming! There are so many great places to choose from, and knowing where to go and when can be an exhausting exercise in decision-making and…