Movers and Shakers

David Campbell, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Freeman Audio Visual Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hélène Moberg to general manager for Atlantic Canada. With extensive knowledge and over 35 years’ experience in the meetings and conventions and travel trade markets, Hélène brings to the role a successful track record in developing and implementing innovative market strategies, securing new partnerships, and leading high performing teams. For more information, visit www.freemanav-ca.com.  

Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, part of Hilton Hotels & Resorts growing portfolio of more than 570 properties around the world, has completed the first phase of a multi-year renovation. The fresh look and feel brings with it an elevated, Scandinavian-influenced guest experience led by new general manager, Peter Eriksson. Eriksson joined Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale earlier this year from the five-star Hilton Stockholm Slussen in Stockholm, Sweden. Along with his international hotel background, Eriksson brings a new vision for the guest experience, rooted in luxury and the Scandinavian concept of Lagom (sense of balance, of things being "just right"). From the creation of more welcoming and balanced, Lagom-inspired spaces to increased attention to the finer details that make each guest’s stay special, these philosophies align with Hilton’s efforts to bring guests a more mindful experience. This includes meeting and conference guests, and the recently launched Meet with Purpose program, which aims to bring "mindful meeting," "mindful eating" and "mindful being" to participants. For more information, contact Peggy Corbiell, director of sales and marketing, Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, 905-542-6611, Peggy.Corbiell@Hilton.com.

 

Meetings Mean Business Canada (MMBC) is pleased to announce the election of its 2018 Executive Team:

• 2018 Chair – Heidi Welker, Senior VP, Business Development & Industry Partnerships, Freeman Audio Visual Canada
• 2018 Vice-Chair – Clark Grue, President & CEO, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
• 2018 Secretary-Treasurer – Reggie Lang, Manager, Business Development Groups, Conventions & Incentive Travel, WestJet
• 2018 Past Chair – Grant Snider, CEO, Meeting Escrow Inc.

Under the leadership of the current Chair, Grant Snider, the Canadian Coalition has grown rapidly cross-country with more than 100 senior executives from the leading business events industry organizations of Canada signing on to show their support, over $100,000CAD raised in initial funding, and the official secretariat moved to the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC). To learn more about MMBC, view the current supporter list, and add your organization to this growing coalition, visit https://www.meetingsmeanbusiness.ca/supporters.

Scotiabank Convention Centre, the region’s largest meetings and events facility, is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Mahoney as vice president, sales and marketing. In this role, Mahoney will report directly to President & General Manager Noel Buckley. "Having held several senior positions in the hospitality industry, including at the largest convention hotel in the country, Judy brings with her an enviable track record of success" said Buckley. "Her strategic approach to building new partnerships and relationships, coupled with 20-plus years’ experience, makes her an excellent addition to our team". Judy steps into her new role after serving as director of sales and marketing at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. For more information, contact Noel Buckley, 905-357-6222 ext. 7001, nbuckley@fallsconventions.com.