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Russkie Prostori acquires an office in Sochi - the "New" Gateway to Russian Corporate Travel
After 15 years on the Russian Market with more than 1,000 documented corporate events, handling more than 100,000 corporate travelers and providing more than 20,000 registered quotations, RP acquires a third office in Sochi in the Black Sea region of Krasnodar (effective July 1st). The office is managed by local experts with the support of the company' s operational staff and resources in Moscow and St. Petersburg forming an invaluable triangle of the three most important economical centres of Russia. Russkie Prostori operates three full-service offices in the Russian Federation and the first Russian members of SITE, MPI, FCIP and partners of the largest world wide Destination Management Network - the Washington based Global Events Partners. For more information click here.  

Mexican DMC Enters Canadian Market
Intermar Group (IMC), an Incoming Operator and Destination Management Company with offices in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, has just appointed Famtour Promotion as its Canadian representative.  With more than 35 years of experience working with FITs and groups, IMC has served over 1,500 incentive and group programs and 260 conventions and International Congresses.
Specializing in group, incentive and business trips, IMC is a proud member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and SITE.  For more information contact Fayza Abdallaoui, fayza@famtourpromotion.com

New Director of Sales Joins Congress Canada
Pam Graham, DMCP, President of Congress Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Minns as Director of Sales. Susan brings a wealth of experience to the role with an extensive background in business development and client services for two Toronto based corporate meeting and incentive travel houses. "Susan understands what clients need and want to make their conference and event programs successful programs. That experience and her local knowledge is a powerful combination" says Pam Graham. Congress Canada is the first Canadian company to earn the Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) certification from the Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME). Further information contact Pam Graham, DMCP,  President, Congress Canada at pgraham@congresscan.com 

The Regent Palms Turks and Caicos
EMA Marketing is thrilled to announce that its portfolio of first-class boutique hotels and resorts has expanded  into the Caribbean with the addition of The Regent Palms, a 12-acre lush estate located just steps away from world-renowned Grace Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands. EMA Marketing has been appointed as the Canadian Sales Office for The Regent Palms.  Designed for those who demand only the very best of everything, the 72-suite Regent Palms is one of the true jewels in EMA’s unmatched portfolio of luxury resort properties.  For more information or to book a group at The Regent Palms, please contact EMA Marketing at liz@emamarketing.ca

MPI Provides Suppliers Free Access to Sustainability Tool
New resource enhances planning, reporting, compliance for meeting professionals.  Meeting Professionals International (MPI) now provides free access to its Sustainability Event Measurement Tool (SEMT) to supplier organizations, a value for companies looking to proactively reach CSR-minded planners.  Suppliers who upload their information to the system become part of the database event organizers around the world can search when determining the sustainability standards of venues. "As an industry, we have a responsibility to design events that positively affect economic, social and environmental outcomes," said Bruce MacMillan, MPI president and CEO. "Our members consider sustainability measurement an essential part of the meeting performance management process, and now suppliers have access to this valuable tool.  Their inclusion will contribute to the aggregate data MPI collects in an effort to continually benchmark progress in CSR initiatives within our industry." In addition to free access to the SEMT for members, MPI provides content including case studies, articles, books and videos online through the Corporate Social Responsibility Content Portal.  For access to the SEMT, click here. 

Congratulations to Cameal Soverall
Ethan Joshua Soverall was born on Wednesday, August 17 at 3:27am, weighing 8lbs, 3.4 ounces.  He's healthy, eating like a champ and doing well adjusting to his new home.

International Centre Develops Sustainable Event Guide
The International Centre is proud to unveil its highly anticipated Sustainable Event Guide. The guide incorporates sustainable principles at all levels of an event’s organization and implementation. As the first venue of its size in Ontario to offer a complete guide of this calibre, the International Centre’s Sustainable Event Guide will assist and engage organizers and members of planning groups in committing to a sustainable event.  Developed by the International Centre’s Manager of Corporate Sustainability & Client Experience Camille Camirand, CMP, the Sustainable Event Guide is applicable to small or large events of all varieties and provides helpful tools and resources to ensure the greening of any event is an easy decision. With the development of a Sustainable Event Guide the International Centre further demonstrates its role as a leading facility in sustainable practices and its continued commitment to setting high standards of environmental stewardship. To obtain your copy of the International Centre’s Sustainable Event Guide visit the International Centre online.