Skyline of Toronto City panorama with CN Tower over Ontario Lake
Canada Calling: Event Planning Paradise

Listen to Audio Economical, convenient and fashionable Are you a stateside event planner looking for a change of scenery? Our neighbor to the north, Canada, offers a wealth of options for event planners looking to entertain and engage their guests. Smart Meetings reached out to Laura Pallotta, regional vice president of sales and distribution at Marriott International in Canada, who provided some insights into the latest relevant travel trends for travel planners looking to create international experiences. Big Conference Love Canada Canada is welcoming back American association clients in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are also seeing an increase in the number of corporate meetings and launches, trade shows and incentive travel. Canada is currently the top destination for incentive travel for U.S. and European buyers,” Pallotta said. Some of the top cities that are popular with international tourists include Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal – what these cities have in common is a cosmopolitan appeal and great convention…