News Around Town – September 2023

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Industry News in General

Fires, Floods, and the Future: Sustainable Tourism's Potential to Support Climate Resilience

“Community resilience is the ability of a community to recover from a disaster or persist sustainably in the face of a new, ongoing hardship.” - Urban Footprint.

More than 30,000 people have been evacuated from their homes and towns, and a similar number are on evacuation alert. Tourists were ordered to stay away, and the industry rallied quickly to reopen, but the impacts were felt by many businesses.
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What Event Hosts Should Know About Safety and Security
Last month, the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) hosted a venue safety and security training in partnership with the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). The one-day event brought together over 325 registered attendees, including first responders, venue security professionals, and stakeholders from various sectors including event and performing arts centers, convention centers, stadiums, hotels, government emergency departments, and federal agencies. 

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Being Present, Planning for Pleasure, and Using Your Intuition

Season 4, Episode 8
Guest: Christine Renaud, CEO, Braindate by e180

How do we focus more on being, rather than doing? Christine Renaud, CEO of Braindate by e180, shares her perspective on the elements she leverages to live a more present, balanced life: intuition, energy and pleasure.

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Couples Ottawa Getaway: Fall Edition
There’s something so special about fall. As the weather starts to cool and the leaves turn from deep green to an array of yellows, oranges and reds, it’s the perfect time to explore Canada’s Capital City. With many fall-inspired activities to partake in, you and your partner will experience the best autumn has to offer in the Ottawa region.

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Upcoming MPI Events

📅 Nov 28, 2023 – 5:30PM-10:00PM – Ottawa Police Association
2023 Festive Dinner - Murder on Wakaya: An Evening to Die for!

Don’t put away your summer attire and flip-flops just yet…. Dress in your finest tropical shirt, floral dress, grass skirt, and flip-flops for an evening of (murder) mystery.
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📅 Nov 29, 2023 – 10:00AM-12:00PM – Ottawa Marriott
November Education Event
Save the date and join us for the November Roundtables!
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Upcoming Industry Events

📅 Nov 14, 2023 - 6:00PM-9:30PM - Coconut Lagoon Restaurant
MPI Foundation - Food & Wine Series Event
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 pm and plan to join members of the MPI Foundation Canadian Council at the Coconut Lagoon Restaurant in Ottawa.
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📅 Nov 23, 2023 – 12:00PM-1:30PM– Online
Human Trafficking in our Backyard
Human Trafficking in Our Backyard: A Conversation for Canadian Hospitality Professionals, is a free, one-hour virtual presentation on Human Trafficking, an issue that has far-reaching consequences not just globally, but also right here in Canada.
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📅 Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2023 – The Westin Ottawa
TIAC’s Tourism Congress 2023 and Canadian Tourism Awards
TIAC's Tourism Congress includes innovative programming with motivational speakers and expert panelists and a balance of networking and gathering opportunities.  The two-day event concludes with an evening of celebration at TIAC's Canadian Tourism Awards.
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Article Edited by Darlene Kelly-Stewart, Stonehouse Sales & Marketing Services