Christine Cooper, MBA, CITP’s Post

Few places rival Banff and Lake Louise's breathtaking beauty when hosting memorable events. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, these iconic destinations combine unparalleled natural landscapes with world-class venues and hospitality. 🏔️ Why Banff and Lake Louise? - Spectacular Backdrops: Snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, and pristine forests set the stage for inspiration and connection. - Unique Venues: From the grandeur of Fairmont Banff Springs to the serene elegance of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, these locations offer spaces that blend luxury with authenticity. ❄️ Incredible Experiences for Attendees: - Adventure Awaits: Enjoy activities like hiking, gondola rides, skiing, or snowshoeing that turn any event into an unforgettable experience. Team Building in Nature: Strengthen connections with outdoor adventures, such as canoeing on Lake Louise or guided tours of Banff’s stunning landscapes. - Relaxation Meets Sophistication: After a day of events, unwind with luxury spa treatments or fireside gatherings with breathtaking views. 🌍 Global Accessibility: With international airports and seamless travel options, getting to Canada is simple, regardless of where your attendees are. Canada isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience. Create lasting memories in a country where natural beauty and world-class facilities combine to make every event extraordinary. #Banff #LakeLouise #Meetings #Conferences #CanadaEvents

Few places rival Banff and Lake Louise's breathtaking beauty when hosting memorable events. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, these iconic destinations combine unparalleled natural landscapes with world-class venues and hospitality. 🏔️ Why Banff and Lake Louise? - Spectacular Backdrops: Snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, and pristine forests set the stage for inspiration and connection. - Unique Venues: From the grandeur of Fairmont Banff Springs to the serene elegance of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, these locations offer spaces that blend luxury with authenticity. ❄️ Incredible Experiences for Attendees: - Adventure Awaits: Enjoy activities like hiking, gondola rides, skiing, or snowshoeing that turn any event into an unforgettable experience. Team Building in Nature: Strengthen connections with outdoor adventures, such as canoeing on Lake Louise or guided tours of Banff’s stunning landscapes. - Relaxation Meets Sophistication: After a day of events, unwind with luxury spa treatments or fireside gatherings with breathtaking views. 🌍 Global Accessibility: With international airports and seamless travel options, getting to Canada is simple, regardless of where your attendees are. Canada isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience. Create lasting memories in a country where natural beauty and world-class facilities combine to make every event extraordinary. #Banff #LakeLouise #Meetings #Conferences #CanadaEvents

Few places rival Banff and Lake Louise's breathtaking beauty when hosting memorable events. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, these iconic destinations combine unparalleled natural landscapes with world-class venues and hospitality. 🏔️ Why Banff and Lake Louise? - Spectacular Backdrops: Snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, and pristine forests set the stage for inspiration and connection. - Unique Venues: From the grandeur of Fairmont Banff Springs to the serene elegance of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, these locations offer spaces that blend luxury with authenticity. ❄️ Incredible Experiences for Attendees: - Adventure Awaits: Enjoy activities like hiking, gondola rides, skiing, or snowshoeing that turn any event into an unforgettable experience. Team Building in Nature: Strengthen connections with outdoor adventures, such as canoeing on Lake Louise or guided tours of Banff’s stunning landscapes. - Relaxation Meets Sophistication: After a day of events, unwind with luxury spa treatments or fireside gatherings with breathtaking views. 🌍 Global Accessibility: With international airports and seamless travel options, getting to Canada is simple, regardless of where your attendees are. Canada isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience. Create lasting memories in a country where natural beauty and world-class facilities combine to make every event extraordinary. #Banff #LakeLouise #Meetings #Conferences #CanadaEvents

Few places rival Banff and Lake Louise's breathtaking beauty when hosting memorable events. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, these iconic destinations combine unparalleled natural landscapes with world-class venues and hospitality. 🏔️ Why Banff and Lake Louise? - Spectacular Backdrops: Snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, and pristine forests set the stage for inspiration and connection. - Unique Venues: From the grandeur of Fairmont Banff Springs to the serene elegance of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, these locations offer spaces that blend luxury with authenticity. ❄️ Incredible Experiences for Attendees: - Adventure Awaits: Enjoy activities like hiking, gondola rides, skiing, or snowshoeing that turn any event into an unforgettable experience. Team Building in Nature: Strengthen connections with outdoor adventures, such as canoeing on Lake Louise or guided tours of Banff’s stunning landscapes. - Relaxation Meets Sophistication: After a day of events, unwind with luxury spa treatments or fireside gatherings with breathtaking views. 🌍 Global Accessibility: With international airports and seamless travel options, getting to Canada is simple, regardless of where your attendees are. Canada isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience. Create lasting memories in a country where natural beauty and world-class facilities combine to make every event extraordinary. #Banff #LakeLouise #Meetings #Conferences #CanadaEvents

Few places rival Banff and Lake Louise's breathtaking beauty when hosting memorable events. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, these iconic destinations combine unparalleled natural landscapes with world-class venues and hospitality. 🏔️ Why Banff and Lake Louise? - Spectacular Backdrops: Snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, and pristine forests set the stage for inspiration and connection. - Unique Venues: From the grandeur of Fairmont Banff Springs to the serene elegance of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, these locations offer spaces that blend luxury with authenticity. ❄️ Incredible Experiences for Attendees: - Adventure Awaits: Enjoy activities like hiking, gondola rides, skiing, or snowshoeing that turn any event into an unforgettable experience. Team Building in Nature: Strengthen connections with outdoor adventures, such as canoeing on Lake Louise or guided tours of Banff’s stunning landscapes. - Relaxation Meets Sophistication: After a day of events, unwind with luxury spa treatments or fireside gatherings with breathtaking views. 🌍 Global Accessibility: With international airports and seamless travel options, getting to Canada is simple, regardless of where your attendees are. Canada isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience. Create lasting memories in a country where natural beauty and world-class facilities combine to make every event extraordinary. #Banff #LakeLouise #Meetings #Conferences #CanadaEvents

Planners looking to create a gathering that truly takes attendees off the beaten path need look no further than Arizona. This state is packed with venues that are unlike anywhere else — surrounded by beautiful southwestern landscape and steeped in rich history. Watch this video from the Arizona Office of Tourism to learn more: https://bit.ly/3QT0wA8 #Arizona #meetingprofs #eventprofs #meetingplanner #eventplanner #meetingsandevents #EventsIndustry

As we conclude an incredible week (and finally make it home), I look forward to opening a new one filled with bold possibilities fueled by an industry committed to advancing the transformative power of travel. The creative collisions, partnerships, and invaluable learnings gained on the Madden team and across the industry this week are just the beginning. We cannot wait to turn this inspiration into action in the coming weeks and months, implementing new ideas and strategies that drive progress and inspire change. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team (Madden Media), industry partners, and everyone who contributed to this experience. Your passion and commitment fuel our collective success and strengthen our resolve to make a positive impact. Here's to a future filled with creativity, inspiration, and endless possibilities. The best is yet to come! Also, a huge shout out to some special people who made this event even better: Destinations International (their entire team, especially Kim Bach), Visit Tampa Bay (Santiago Corrada, Patrick Harrison, Janette Carter), our partners at Carvertise, Epsilon, and the Florida Aquarium, and so many others who shared not just what is working but new offerings being developed and in beta testing that we are excited to test out. Lastly, it was a challenging day for many of us traveling with the Microsoft/Crowdstrike issue that caused some disruptions. We saw our industry step up with agents, baggage handlers, pilots, and crews, so many had their entire days upended. Their day started full force, knowing that about 3 million people and 45,000 flights would need to be adjusted - a great testament to the service mentality of those great individuals and organizations and a reminder that we need facilities and infrastructure investments to help build greater resilience and capacity for travel. #teammadden #CreativeCollisions #diac24 #BoldFuture

In this week’s Monday Huddle Up, we explore sports tourism organizational structures and reveal surprising data from a recent board retreat. Wondering how most organizations are set up — and how these structures have evolved over time? Read the blog below! https://wix.to/rvUGFe3 #SportsTourism #HuddleUpGroup #MondayHuddleUp #Orgstructure

🌳 What do nature trails, conferences and seafood have in common? A local's take on Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, of course. In the next instalment of our ‘Meet my Auckland’ series, Philippa Friary from The University of Auckland shares her top tips for post-meeting outings, conference venues and hotel stays. #businesseventsnz #aucklandnz #meetmyauckland #bettertogether