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Peller Estates Ballroom Unveiled at Niagara Falls New Scotiabank Convention Centre

Peller Estates is delighted to participate in the opening celebrations of the new Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. Canada’s largest wine company successfully secured a ten year partnership as the preferred wine partner of the new convention centre. Peller Estates will support the facility by providing exceptional VQA wines to the thousands of visitors that will visit the centre each year as well as provide access to best in class wine country experiences at Peller Estates Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. For more information contact Kelly Shannon - kelly.shannon@peller.com.

JPdL Niagara named he preferred DMC for the Scotiabank Convention Centre and JPdL recognized for award-winning Destination Management

JPdL Niagara has been selected as the Preferred Destination Management Company (DMC) for the Scotiabank Convention Centre (SCCN) in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. JPdL will support the SCCN’s clients for airport meet & greet and transportation, shuttles, transfers, winery events, staffing, off-site dinners, dine-around evenings, tours & activities, décor, entertainment and a host of other turn-key services. The Scotiabank Convention Centre officially opened April 8th, 2011 and JPdL was a sponsor and key logistical partner for the client activities surrounding this exciting event. JPdL is the only DMC with offices in Toronto and Niagara.

The Association of Destination Management Executives announced that JPdL has won the "Best Logistics-Transportation" prize at the ADME Achievement Awards at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, February 19, 2011. More than sixty entries were received and judges included members from Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Professional Conference Managers Association (PCMA), and International Special Events Society (ISES). Each judge reviewed applications from other venues and rated them based on originality, innovation and solutions provided to challenges presented. JPdL was also a finalist in the Best Innovative Event $200,001 and above category.

Select Group Marketing appointed Canadian Representative for Gemini

Select Group Marketing is delighted to announce their appointment as Canadian representative for Gemini, one of Turkey’s leading destination management companies. Established in 1988, Gemini Group has several divisions and it is Gemini MICE that is our particular focus. With offices in Istanbul, Ankara and Antalya, Gemini and its team of 40 operates across all of Turkey. They have gained a reputation for creativity, hands on style and an exceptional ability to deliver complex programs at the highest level. They have added their special touch to everything from private events, incentive programs, congresses to entire festivals for some of the world's foremost companies and associations. Gemini joins SGM’s extensive portfolio of leading destination management companies located in over 30 countries worldwide. For more information contact: Moira Hearn - moira@sgm-canada.com

Connect-Worldwide Acquires the Destination Marketing Division from Vision|Co

Connect-Worldwide has acquired the destination marketing division from Vision|Co, which will become Connect-Worldwide Canada effective March 8, 2011. Charmaine Singh, who led the division at Vision|Co for more than three years and has 20 years experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, will continue to lead the Canadian team and will take a substantial ownership role in Connect-Worldwide Canada. With this acquisition, Connect-Worldwide Canada will represent a number of destination clients in the Canadian Market that include, Paradores Hotels of Spain, Arizona Office of Tourism, North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development, San Francisco Travel Association, Travel South USA and NYC & Company. For more information contact Kathy Motton - mailto:-kathy_motton@connect-worldwide.com

Caesars Entertainment’s Latest Loyalty Innovation to Award Total Rewards Credits to Meeting, Convention and Event Planners

Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced the launch of Total Rewards Meetings & Events, the gaming industry’s first ever reward and loyalty program targeted specifically to meeting and event clients. Total Rewards Meetings & Events will allow meeting and event customers to earn Total Rewards credits for the business they bring to Caesars Entertainment properties across North America. Total Rewards credits may be earned for every dollar paid by the master account with no limit on the number of credits that can be earned. Total Rewards credits will be earned at the rate of one base credit for every $1 paid by the master account. For more information: www.totalrewards.com/meetings.

Direct Energy Centre wins Building of the Year & Certificate of Building & Management Excellence 2011 BOMA Toronto Awards

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto has honoured the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place with the 2011 BOMA Certificate of Building & Management Excellence and the 2011 Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Award "Public Assembly Facility". The BOMA Certificate of Building & Management Excellence is a five year certification and recognizes excellence and quality in property and facility management. A BOMA certified building is managed by a team of professionals who, through participation in the certification program, have met the BOMA standard of excellence in a number of key areas, which impact the safety, security and comfort of its occupants and the community. "We are extremely honoured to be recognized by BOMA Toronto for these prestigious awards", says Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair of the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place. For additional facility information go to http://www.directenergycentre.com

Luxury Coach Appoints Director of Sales and Marketing

Luxury Coach is pleased to announce the appointment of Marsha Jones, CMP CMM as Director of Sales and Marketing effective immediately. Marsha has been in the meeting and event industry for over 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with groups of all sizes. Her background in destination management, meeting and event management will be a great asset to our clients. Luxury Coach specializes in one stop ground transportation needs with Ease and Style. Our fleet of vehicles include Sedans, SUV’s, Limousines, Shuttle Vans, Shuttle Coaches, VIP Coaches and full size Highway Coaches. Luxury Coach has been in business for 13 years and prides themselves on their high level of service, cleanliness and environmentally friendly vehicles. Full service Airport Meet and Greet is also available. You may reach Marsha at 416-746-5466 or mobile at 647-980-4993 or email at marsha@luxury.to.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre Renews Mendelssohn Event Logistics as Official Supplier of Customs Brokerage Services

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) officially announces a renewed partnership with Mendelssohn Event Logistics. Mendelssohn will continue to be the Official Supplier of customs brokerage services for the MTCC, building on a longstanding relationship of over 25 years. Mendelssohn Event Logistics is the leading customs broker in the Canadian conventions and trade show industries, looking after permits, advance electronic filing and security requirements on behalf of planners and exhibitors. As an Official Supplier, Mendelssohn works closely with the MTCC team to deliver successful events for meeting planners and exhibitors. The Mendelssohn office is conveniently located inside the MTCC. Their knowledge of our processes, people and most importantly the facility is instrumental in creating a seamless event experience. Mendelssohn Event Logistics provides specialized customs brokerage and transportation services for event management and exhibitors importing goods for use at conventions and trade shows across Canada. Working with association executives, show managers, meeting planners and exhibit managers, their personalized service and dependability have made them the leading customs broker in the Canadian conventions and trade show industry. www.mend.com

Trina Arjoon, CMP promoted to Director of Operations, Communique

Communique Incentives Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Trina Arjoon to the new role of Director of Operations. Trina has been with Communique for more than six years and has demonstrated excellent project management & interpersonal skills thus earning her this distinction. Trina can be reached at trinaa@communique.to.