Industry News

Innovative Ideas Unveiled at Unique Industry Showcase

Innovation and creativity are the cornerstones of business for Toronto based Event Designer, Craig Gruzd (DT Floral & Décor Inc) and Olga Pankova, Art Entertainer. The dynamic duo held their first ever…

Announcing the 2016 Canadian Event Award Recipients

Congratulations to the 2016 Canadian Event Industry Award Recipients. Awards were presented live at the stunning Grande Luxe Event Boutique in North York, Ontario on March 31, to a sold out audience, made…

Click to watch the Gala LIVE tonight at 7:30 EST

  The long awaited Canadian Event Industry Awards Gala takes place tonight at 7:30pm at the Grand Luxe Event Boutique in Toronto. The show sold out but you can still watch it…

Congratulations, Canadians Sweep the 2014 Esprit Awards

Canadians won top honors at the 2014 Esprit Awards last week in Seattle. The ISES Esprit® Awards program is an awards competition that honors the exceptional professional achievements of individuals who belong…

Manitoba loosens liquor laws for Junos

courtesy CBC Manitoba is throwing open the party doors for Juno week, March 24-30. The provincial government is easing up on its liquor laws, allowing clubs and beer vendors to stay open longer,…

Site International Foundation Predictions for 2014

Optimism for Incentive Travel is at a Four –Year High Since 2010 the Site International Foundation has conducted the Site Index Annual Survey to compile and compare data meaningful to the incentive…

ISES Calgary Connects With Karen Tran

 On February 3, 2014 ISES Calgary hosted Karen Tran of Karen Tran Florals at the Fairmont Palliser hotel for ISES CONNECTS. This was a record breaking attendance for the chapter year. Guests…

AVW Telav to Change Name

CANADA’S PREMIER/LEADING AUDIO VISUAL PROVIDER, AVW-TELAV, CHANGES NAME TO FREEMAN AUDIO VISUAL AVW-TELAV Audio Visual Solutions, Freeman’s audio visual business in Canada, today announced it will change its brand name to Freeman…

Toronto Winter Music Festivals Warm Things Up

Winter Music Festivals in Toronto are generally not as massive or memorable as some of the spring and summer fests, but they’re still pretty exciting. They’re also something to do after you…

  Congratulations to the 2013 BC Event Awards Winners Congratulations on an amazing year BC and a special hats off to everyone who participated and of course the winners! Best Corporate Team Building…

Solotech Opens in Vancouver

The AV company, Solotech has opened a new office in Vancouver, BC. Led by long time industry veterans, Brian Konechny, Lisa Konechny, Larry Medwin and Doug Teramoto, the event audio, lighting, rigging…

BC Event Awards Winners

Congratulations to the 2013 BCEA WINNERS  Congratulations on an amazing year BC and a special hats off to everyone who participated and of course the winners!  Winners will move forward as nominees…

ISES Vancouver Pledges Sustainability

  Over the last few months, we have carefully considered what sustainability means to ISES Vancouver and its membership. As an industry association we recognize the impacts that our industry has on…

Decor & More Heads to Calgary

Well known Toronto based design and decor suppliers Decor & More Inc. announce that they are expanding to Calgary, AB. The new office of the popular design firm will open this September. …

In the News June 2012

Coast Hotels & Resorts has appointed Ben Guanzon to the position of Executive Director, case Information Technology, responsible for developing and managing strategic IT initiatives to improve operational effectiveness and enhance the…

ISES Launches in Dubai

  The recently voted Board of Directors for the International Special Events Society (ISES) Middle East Chapter announced that formalities were complete with governmental departments and new members were being invited to…

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…

Canadians Win at the Gala Awards

The winners of the Gala Awards—were named last month at The Special Event 2012, held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla. The winners were chosen by members of the Special…