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DKCI
Events - Spring Newsletter - March 2006
The
2005 festive season - politically correct or otherwise (there
is still freedom of events!) signalled a
resurgence of well-placed, well-produced, well-done Events
that reflected the healthy markets and a continuation of the
strong Canadian economy ....corporate and association events,
incentive programs (they are on a surprising increase in the
USA, despite rumours and compliance issues!) along with spring
annual meetings and a resurgence of creative team-building
events, these are being planned with full-steam-ahead agendas...ah,
steam...the Spa component is still very much a part of the
criteria of must-have venue services to successfully host
these events...and the appeal is now there for both the sexes.
When
planning conferences or other events, think big ....
 The
fastest growing and hottest tourist area in this country today
is not so surprisingly...Niagara Falls. A recent building
boom and sharpening up of service and attitude have Niagara
Falls poised to be the hottest destination for meetings and
events in Canada. World-class hotels, better quality food
& beverage and the fabulous Las Vegas-styled Niagara Fallsview
Casino complex will offer a complete experience to the seasoned
conference delegate.
"Tourism
is the fastest growing industry in the world. Over the past
decade, tourism spending in Canada grew faster than the Canadian
economy as a whole. Tourism spending tops $55 billion each
year and employs 1.4 million Canadians -- that's 10 per cent
of the Canadian workforce. Jobs opportunities in Niagara's
tourism industry have increased 75 per cent over the past
three years."-- Information from www.tourismniagara.com
For
a one stop information link on Niagara Falls and area...check-out
www.infoniagara.com
...and
certainly, don’t count out the small (and exclusive).
 Eco-Lodge
...New on Georgian Bay...
Many
years of careful planning, meticulous building and attention
to detail, all set amidst the unique natural beauty of the
Georgian Bay Region have come to life in the intriguing property
called E’Terra Lodge.....
The
simple stone-and-wood structure of the Lodge presents a calming
atmosphere for visitors to the Bruce Peninsula property. Built
on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment according to stringent
environmental guidelines....watch for opening announcements....head
for the big bay for the ultimate in a Canadian Eco-experience....www.eterra.ca......
call....1-519-596-8300.....and
speak with proprietor & visionary, Laurie Adams.
...don’t
forget to float your boat!
Cruise
Meetings .....
 Ever
wondered about this alternate meeting option?....thought it
a little too ambitious or logistically challenging for you?....and
how about price points?....
Think
Montreal or Quebec City, or even Vancouver.... where those
creative cruise suppliers offer viable, affordable and unique
alternatives to the traditional meeting venue. Surprisingly
affordable, conducive to privacy and creativity, the meeting
as cruise offers an exhilarating alternative to the land-locked
venue....check-out these helpful websites for more information.
www.vancouvercruises.com
www.croisieresaml.com
 Montreal
Hotels have become the darling of the press
of late! And rightly so....come for business...return for
pleasure...to one of the many charming, elegant boutique hotels
in Old Montreal. One of the newest and best is brought to
us by the family who have much experience in developing and
offering those unique destination hotels, visit this wonderful
property that offers some of the most versatile meeting space
available in Old Montreal...check-in with the Hotel Place
D’Armes.
www.hotelplacedarmes.com
 Delta
Hotels’ Meeting Maestros
- all major hotel chains have recently introduced or revamped
their meetings and events service programs to offer assistance
to clients in presenting seamless events...one of the best
programs ever are to be found at Delta Hotels across Canada...staff
are rigorously trained to your benefit...attention paid to
every detail of your event...and that translates into meetings
& events SUCCESS. Can’t you hear the Delta Maestros playing
your song? Discover the Delta Difference! www.deltahotels.com
Have an event coming up? Complete the easy on-line RFP form,
or call your national or local Delta representative today....
 Fairmont
Hotels - what’s new? Expand the horizon of
your high-end options ...at surprisingly affordable rates...Fairmont,
the most storied hotel brand offers engaging service and an
unrivalled presence in some of the best locations across Canada
and the world.
Expand
your event horizons with www.fairmonthotels.com
Speakers...a
shift in national politics signals some new and exciting speakers
who will be available for your next event. Watch for Paul
Martin to be signed by one of the major bureaux soon. I am
sure Sheila will let him out for an evening, if you promise
to send him back!
In
the meantime, don’t forget those excellent motivational speakers
...
 Kelly
Walker...not hard to describe his many attributes,
very difficult to impart how this modern renaissance man will
lift your spirits through words of startling insight and pure
beauty.... he will leave your delegates with inspiring thoughts
and personally-enriching ideas that they will share and cherish
forever.
“Kelly
is one of Canada’s experts on the
questions of transition, change and burnout.”
His
books are wonderful, his concerts are uplifting, but Kelly
Walker IS a speaker. He walks the talk and it shows in his
presentations. Kelly is one of Canada’s experts on the questions
of transition, change and burnout. He brings the most controlled
audiences to their feet when he addresses crowds from 50 to
5000. He is wise, current and fun. 
A
man who began his speaking career as a preacher in the Dominican
Order (the Order of Preachers), he has continued to inspire,
inform and confront audiences throughout North America by
his fresh and authentic style of presentation. He will lead
your audience from laughter to tears as he explores with them
the human dimensions of transition and change. He is able
to speak to the true issues that humans face since he has
experienced them personally. Also, as a former priest and
therapist, he has guided thousands of people through their
journeys.
http://www.kwalker.com
 Michael
“Pinball” Clemons...his passionate words, straight
from the heart will captive and empower your audience to excel
at anything...his community service ideals will inspire your
audiences to go out there and change the world, for the better....not
so random acts of kindness....for more information on engaging
speaker Mike Clemons for your next event, contact DKCI Events,
or Speakers’ Spotlight at;
www.speakers.ca
 Anne
Marie Hagan...this powerful lady with life-affirming
messages has now completed work on her new web site and, like
the lady herself, it is a peach!...Anne Marie will be speaking
to an association conference, her first time ever in Ontario,
late this April...watch for word of mouth to build around
this incredible woman whose life story is the basis for inspiring
lessons for us all... get to know Anne Marie Hagan better
by visiting.... www.annemariehagan.com
 Communicate
to excel... with Lorraine Behnan....watch
how this lady works your audience....see their faces light-up
and their minds engage....feel the energy as she relates her
best practice tips through the hilarious recounting of her
life-experiences and hard-learned lessons.....always exceeding
your speaker expectations....
www.lorrainebehnan.com
Special
Event Themes - save your time, save your money....make your
guests the key for instant color, inter-active decor and vibrantly
animated success. Choose a theme...Western is hot right now!
Easy miracles performed on shrinking budgets. Need help,?
DKCI Events can show you how.... contact Marian ...marian@dkci.ca,
(905) 842-0239
 Charity
events & sponsorships..begin at home. Recent world events
have moved and focussed the Canadian public to a new level
of community awareness...when expertly planned and presented
your event has unlimited potential...enhance your recognition
level and residual staying power, don’t loose the message
and the impact...let DKCI show you how....former Toronto Star
Editor David Kingsmill can show you how to work the media
and schmooze to your full-potential... contact David directly
at: david@dkci.ca
Quebec
City’s 400th Anniversary 2008 ...what other Canadian
urban location brings together history, romance, great food,
great venues and great memories, all so beautifully presented....from
then to the modern, venues that offer to provide the best
of all possible scenarios,  that
fulfill and exceed expectations across the board...so rich
in historical ambiance, such fine service and such great cuisine!...Let
the hosts & partners in Quebec take you to that unique
level of excellence in events & meetings...it’s not too
early to start planning for 2008...don’t miss these once in
a life-time celebrations.
www.quebecregion.com
July
3rd, 2008 will mark the 400th Anniversary
milestone of the founding of Quebec City
In
preparation for these celebratory events many hotels and venues
have been undergoing renovations, restorations and expansions.
Full
information is available on-line....or why not contact one
of your preferred suppliers, or the fine staff at Tourism
Quebec, who are ready to help....1-418-641-6654
DKCI
Events can show you the way to the Quebec experience...contact
Marian Kingsmill at: marian@dkci.ca
We
cannot miss an opportunity to highlight ....the Quebec City
dining establishment & favourite restaurant of DKCI, Le
Saint-Amour...preparing exceptional dishes from local bounty,
coupled with an extensive wine cellar....Le
St-Amour ... The name is entirely appropriate:
this is one of the city’s most romantic restaurants. The white
tablecloth-laid tables of the elegant interior give way to
a lovely winter garden – a glass-covered courtyard framed
by stone walls and mirrors inlaid in the art-nouveau-style.
The foie gras is a house specialty and provides a good introduction
to a menu of finely prepared rack of lamb, pheasant, caribou
and the like, accompanied by an extensive wine list, given
Wine Spectator’s Best of ....Award of Excellence. Make the
time to experience the outstanding food and beverage offered
at this exceptional establishment.....at 48 rue Ste-Ursule,
(418) 694 0667.
www.saint-amour.com
Till next time!
Marian
Kingsmill
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