Canadian Planners Up for More ISES Wins

Going for gold this year at the Annual ISES Esprit Awards are some of Canada's leading planners, designers and producers. See below for the list of this year's best. The award winners will be announced at Event World Aug 4th  in Dallas.

Canadian Nominees (for a full list of all nominees click here )

 

Best Marketing/Design Collateral (Over $25,000)

SHELL 100 – It's Time
Ken Kristoffersen, CSEP, CEM, CEC
POP Kollaborative Inc.
Calgary, AB

Best Event Design/Décor (Under $25,000)

Four Seasons
Carolyn Luscombe, CSEM, CSEP, CMP
Eclectic Events International
Toronto, ON

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Julie Brunjes
Stardust Events

Best Event Design/Décor ($25,000 – $75,000)

"Rainforests of the World" – Risk and Insurance Management Society Opening Reception 2011
Corinne Kessel
Greenscape Design & Décor
Vancouver, BC

Best Event Design/Décor (Over $75,000)

SHELL 100 – It's Time
Ken Kristoffersen, CSEP, CEM, CEC,
POP Kollaborative Inc.
Calgary, AB

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Decor & More Inc.
Oakville, ON

Best Technical Production

SHELL 100 – It's Time
Ken Kristoffersen, CSEP, CEM, CEC
POP Kollaborative Inc.
Calgary, AB

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MEDIACO
Calgary, AB

Best Meeting/Conference Program (Under $250,000)

Carolyn Luscombe, CSEM, CSEP, CMP
Eclectic Events International
Toronto, ON

Mortgage Forum 11
Rachel Mangal
aNd Logistix Inc.
Toronto, ON

Best Corporate Event ($75,000 – $200,000)

iF Series Launch Gala
Ken Kristoffersen, CSEP, CEM, CEC
POP Kollaborative Inc.
Calgary, AB

METROPOLIS
Carolyn Luscombe, CSEM, CSEP, CMP
Eclectic Events International
www.eclecticeventsintl.com

AND

Stacy Wyatt and Mark Wyatt
National Event Marketing Group
Vancouver, BC

Best Corporate Event (Over $200,000)

Art Fusion HolidayJocelyn Flanagan, CSEP
e=mc2 Event Management Inc.
Calgary, AB

SHELL 100 – It's Time
Ken Kristoffersen, CSEP, CEM, CEC
POP Kollaborative Inc.
Calgary, AB

Best Entertainment Production (Over $75,000)

IBEW Gala Reception
Darren Dreger
BC Event Management
Vancouver, BC

Best ISES Team Effort ($75,000 – $200,000)

METROPOLIS
Carolyn Luscombe, CSEM, CSEP, CMP, Eclectic Events International, Stacy Wyatt & Mark Wyatt, NEMG, Julie Brunjes,Stardust events , Dynamic Hospitality Group, Sara Ico,Eclectic Events International Inc. 

IBEW Gala Reception
Darren Dreger,BC Event Management, Brock Lumsden,BLD Decor & Scenery, Noah Russell,Apex Tent & Event Rentals, Nick Szrejter,AVW-TELAV Audio Visual Solutions Inc.

Congratulations to all of the Canadian ISES Esprit Award Nominees!

See all the nominees world wide here:  

Celebrate at the ISES Esprit Awards on August 4th in Dallas, Texas USA.

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In the News June 2012

Coast Hotels & Resorts has appointed Ben Guanzon to the position of Executive Director, Information Technology, responsible for developing and managing strategic IT initiatives to improve operational effectiveness and enhance the guest experience at Coast's 40 hotel properties.

"Information technology is the backbone of any successful hotel brand," said Robert Pratt, President of Coast Hotels & Resorts. "Ben's strategic expertise and diverse industry background are a great fit with Coast Hotels' focus on driving innovation and operational excellence as we continue to grow."

Ben has more than 20 years information technology experience with expertise covering IT strategy, governance, application development, and delivery of cost-effective IT operational services including help desk, technical support, business analysis, project management and consulting to both public and private sector companies. Most recently, he was Director, Information Technology at Vancouver Community College (VCC) leading a team of 35 technology professionals delivering IT applications, infrastructure, educational technology and services to college staff and students.  

About Coast Hotels & Resorts

Coast Hotels & Resorts is a leading hotel chain in western North America. The company's philosophy of serving its guests through a superior standard of value, hospitality and service enables its continuing expansion. Coast Hotels & Resorts now manages and franchises over 40 hotel and resort properties located throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories, the western United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Visit www.coasthotels.com or call 1-800-663-1144 for more info.

 

TOURISM VANCOUVER’S NEW ENERGY SPECIALIST BELIEVED TO BE A FIRST  AMONG DESTINATION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS

Tourism Vancouver’s recent appointment of a tourism energy specialist is believed to be a worldwide first among destination marketing and management organizations. The role was made possible through sponsorship from BC Hydro with the mandate to guide member hotels, restaurants and attractions in energy efficiency and conservation initiatives.

The new tourism energy specialist role will enable Tourism Vancouver to more actively support the City of Vancouver’s Greenest City Action Plan and goal to be the world’s “greenest” city by 2020. The services of the tourism energy specialist will build on the BC Hydro partnership and further assist Tourism Vancouver’s 1,000-plus member businesses to manage their energy and realize financial savings.

A 2011 survey conducted by Capilano University on behalf of Tourism Vancouver found that 81 per cent of Tourism Vancouver member businesses were interested in the services of an energy specialist.

“As the destination marketing and management organization for Vancouver, respect and stewardship of our spectacular natural setting is important to us,” commented Paul Vallee, Tourism Vancouver’s executive vice president. “Our new tourism energy specialist position helps to ensure we're conscious of our environmental footprint while doing our job to position Vancouver as one of the top destinations worldwide.”

BC Hydro has partnered with Tourism Vancouver since 2008 to offer resources and education to member businesses, including funding the successful Ambassadors for Conservation Program. This year, Tourism Vancouver has been nominated for a BC Hydro Power Smart Excellence Award in the Conservation Partner category.

“Conservation and being smart with your power is the most environmentally friendly and least expensive way to meet future demand for electricity,” said Lisa Coltart, executive director Power Smart, BC Hydro. “We expect demand to grow by about 50 per cent over the next 20 years. Energy management is an effective tool to help businesses be more energy-efficient and sustainable.”   

After a wide search, Vancouver-based Gwendal Castellan was hired to fill the role of tourism energy specialist. Castellan holds a Geography degree from the University of Victoria as well as a certificate in Sustainable Energy Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

 

 

 

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ISES Launches in Dubai

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MPI Announces 2012 Slate

Meeting Professionals International  announced the slate of candidates for its 2012-2013 International Board of Directors.

“Essential skills and competencies are critical for volunteer leaders serving on the international board of directors. In spite of unprecedented challenges to our industry, MPI’s membership community is stronger than ever."

"We are confident these gifted, diverse leaders appointed to the International Board of Directors will drive success for our members,” said Eric Rozenberg, CMP, CMM, chair of the MPI governance and nominating committee and president of Swantegy.

Pending membership approval, Board and Executive Committee member selections are effective July 1, 2012 for FY 2012-2013.

The Slate of Officers for the Executive Committee includes:

• Chairman Elect: Michael Dominguez, Vice President, Global Sales, Loews Hotels & Resorts, New York, NY, USA
• Vice Chairman of Finance:  Kevin Kirby, Senior Director-Worldwide Sales, Hard Rock International, Orlando, FL, USA
• Vice Chairman: Roel Frissen, CMM, Managing Director, Parthen, Amstelveen, Netherlands
• Vice Chairman: Carl Winston, Director, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA

Nominees for the Board of Directors (Three -year terms) include:

• Krzysztof Celuch, CMM, CITE, Vice-Dean, Vistula University and Manager, Poland Convention Bureau PTO, Warsaw, Poland
• Allison Kinsley, CMP, CMM, Chief Meeting Architect, Kinsley Meetings, Littleton, CO, USA
• Fiona Pelham, Managing Director, Sustainable Events Ltd, Manchester, United Kingdom
• Alisa Peters, CMP, CMM, National Account Manager, Experient Inc., Chicago, IL, USA

Nominees for the Board of Directors (One-year terms):

• Darren Temple, CTA, Senior Vice President of Sales and Services, Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, Dallas, TX, USA  (to fill unexpired portion of Roel Frissen’s Board term)
• Stephanie Windham, CMP, Vice President Sales and Marketing, ARIA Resort & Casino and Vdara Hotel & Spa, Las Vegas, NV, USA  (to fill unexpired portion of Michael Dominguez’s  Board term)

“The new slate of candidates joins a dynamic group of veteran board leaders to deliver success for the global meetings and events community. These industry professionals will continue to position MPI to deliver extraordinary value to our members,” said Kevin Hinton, 2011-2012 chairman-elect of MPI and Executive Vice President of Associated Luxury Hotels International.

This new slate of candidates will join returning Executive Committee and Board members for the 2012-2013 year:

• Chairman Kevin Hinton, Executive Vice President, Associated Luxury Hotels International, Chicago, IL, USA
• Immediate Past Chairman Sebastien Tondeur, CEO, MCI Group Holding SA, Geneva, Switzerland
• Jordan Clark, Vice President of Sales, Caesars Entertainment, Las Vegas, NV, USA
• Ricardo Ferreira, Senior Vice President, GRUPO ALATUR, São Paulo, Brazil
• Hattie Hill, CMM, CEO, Hattie Hill Enterprises, Inc., Dallas, TX, USA
• Cornelia Horner, CMP, Vice President, American Land Title Association, Washington, DC, USA
• Carol Muldoon, CMM, Executive Director-Events & Meetings, KPMG LLP, New York, NY, USA
• Erin Tench, CMP, CMM, Associate Director of Special Events, Penn State University, University Park, PA, USA

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