Tourisme Montréal and Palais des congrès annual golf tournament

The annual golf tournament of Tourisme Montréal and the Palais des congrès that took place on June 18 at the Club de Golf de l’île de Montréal was a resounding success once again this year.

We would like to warmly thank our generous sponsors:
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PLATINUM
Aéroports de Montréal
AVW-TELAV Solutions audiovisuelles

GOLD
Bélanger Sauvé Avocats
Casinos du Québec
Delta Centre-Ville
EFF Communication Marketing
Expedia Canada
Le Groupe Antonopoulos
Groupe Forzani
Le Journal de Montréal
Lindsay Internationale
Madisons Steak House
Normand Huberdeau Photographe
Omnium de Montréal Desjardins
Sid Lee
Simmons Groupe Hôtelier
VIA Rail Canada
Westjet

SILVER
Astral Média Affichage
Banque Nationale du Canada
Benjamin Moore & cie
Cactus.net
Capital Traiteur
Centre Eaton de Montréal
Complexe Les Ailes
Cossette
Croisières AML
Delta Montréal
Delta Québec
Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth
Livingston Logistique des événements
Marriott Château Champlain
Opus Montréal
Peace Plus
Place Montréal Trust

Occupancy rate of Montréal hotels in May 2008: 70.79%

According to the latest data gathered by the Association des hôtels du grand Montréal (AHGM), the hotel occupancy rate of Greater Montréal was 70.79% in May 2008, versus 75.51% in May 2007.
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The number of available rooms in all AHGM member hotels increased from 513 931 in May 2007 to 525 636 (+2.4%) in May 2008. The number of occupied rooms decreased from 387 662 in 2007 to 372 122 (-4.0%) in May 2008.

The average room-night rate decreased from $142.00 to $139.09 for the same period (May).

These results reflect the performance of AHGM member hotels solely, and not all Montréal accommodations.

Source: AHGM Statistics, June 2008

Three Montrealers inducted into the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame

On June 2, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) inducted three Montrealers into the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame: Jean-Marc Eustache, Guy Laliberté and the honourable Charles Lapointe.
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Créer en 2006 par l'AITC et présenté par Deloitte, le Temple canadien de la renommée du tourisme manifeste publiquement sa reconnaissance envers ces personnes pour lesquelles le tourisme a pris une place importante dans leur vie professionnelle et qui ont eu une incidence positive sur l'industrie qu'ils servent.

Les trois intervenants montréalais qui ont été intronisés sont :

Jean-Marc Eustache, Fondateur et président, Transat AT inc. Jean-Marc Eustache a été le principal artisan de la création, en 1987, de Transat A.T. inc. Associant une vision d'affaires avant-gardiste axée sur l'intégration verticale à un talent de leader exceptionnel, il a contribué à faire de Transat A.T. inc. le chef de file de l'industrie du tourisme au Canada. Avec ses filiales et ses sociétés affiliées, l'entreprise jouit aujourd'hui d'un rayonnement international et fait partie des grands acteurs de l'industrie mondiale du tourisme.

Guy Laliberté, Fondateur, Cirque du Soleil Un visionnaire audacieux et novateur, Guy Laliberté a fondé Cirque du Soleil, le premier cirque québécois renommé internationalement, en 1983. Bien que le Cirque soit devenu un phénomène international, la compagnie reste attachée à ses racines canadiennes. Son siège social à Montréal est logé dans un laboratoire créatif qui attire les artistes du monde entier.

L'hon. Charles Lapointe, Président-directeur général, Tourisme Montréal Ancien ministre d'État (Petite Entreprise et Tourisme), l'hon. Charles Lapointe est un leader charismatique dont l'engagement envers la gestion culturelle et le patrimoine est largement reconnu partout au Canada dans le secteur du tourisme. Comme président-directeur général de Tourisme Montréal, il est fier de sa ville et il encourage vigoureusement son appel comme destination touristique internationale.

Source :
Pierre Bellerose
Vice-président Relations publiques,
Recherche et développement du produit
514 844-2404

Rendez-vous Canada in Vancouver: great exposure for Montréal

Rendez-vous Canada, the premier event for the pleasure travel industry, was held this past May 24 to 28. Tourisme Montréal representatives enjoyed a good showcase opportunity for Montréal and met delegates from the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Read more

News from our departments

Tourisme Montréal will be there for you

Here is a list of business events a representative from Tourisme Montréal will be attending: View list

August 2008
9–13 / MPI World Education Congress (MPI-WEC)
Las Vegas
D. Hulsey,
J. Kozukan,
E. Mastrogiuseppe

13–15 / Visits with clients
San Diego
Kim Blackburn

16–19 / ASAE/CAL Annual Congress and Expo
San Diego
Managers,
Business market

17 / Business Campaign, Spa Event
San Diego
Managers,
Business market

20-23 / HelmsBriscoe Annual Business Conference
Orlando
Deborah Psioda

21-24 / National Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association
Washington
Bertin Jacques

24-27 / Experient E4 Meeting
Vancouver
Dionne Hulsey

Member services

Reminder for restaurateurs – Display your menu at the Old Montréal Tourist Welcome Office

Don’t forget that as a member of Tourisme Montréal, you are now able to display your menu free of charge to visitors at the Old Montréal Tourist Welcome Office located at Place Jacques-Cartier.

Simply email your menu to Cynthia Malizia at bat@tourisme-montreal.org while following her instructions:

Your bilingual English/French menu and an example of your evening table d’hôte menu if you offer one (Word or PDF file, format: 8.5 x 11 inches). Please indicate the name of your establishment on each page.

Cynthia is also available to answer your questions at 514-874-1696.

Public Relations, Product Research and Development

A new blogger at Tourisme Montréal!

Pierre Bellerose, Vice-President of Public Relations, Product Research and Development at Tourisme Montréal, now has his own blog.

Pierre will share with you his thoughts on the tourism situation in Montréal and Québec, on the trends affecting our area of activity, and, of course, on topics concerning public relations. Although this is a professional blog, Pierre will at times talk about subjects that are close to his heart.

Pierre Bellerose’s blog is intended for all those who are interested in urban tourism.

Stay plugged in: http://pierre-bellerose.tourisme-montreal.org/

Business Sales

Tourisme Montréal’s commitment to the local community of its clients!

Since the start of 2008, Tourisme Montréal has organized five trade missions to the United States and Canada. During each of these travel tradeshows, the invited clients had the opportunity to collect “Montréal Dollars” while enjoying a cocktail in the company of different Montréal partners.
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The client accumulating the most Montréal Dollars was able to select a charity organization of his or her choice to receive the total amount. Tourisme Montréal therefore contributed to giving:
$2 000 to the American Diabetes Association at Chicago, IL
$1 118 to the Americas Second Harvest at Rosemont, IL
$2 500 to the Canadian Diabetes Association at Ottawa
$2 200 to the Toronto Humane Society at Toronto
$1 680 to the Capital Area Food Bank at Washington

Tourisme Montréal took part in Meeting Place Mexico, the Mexican conference and travel incentive show, at Puerto Vallarta, from June 1 to 3. During this event, Tourisme Montréal met with 22 Mexican associations and incentive agencies.
As well, 28 people from 14 American and international associations will participate in the Montréal Design tour that will be held June 19 to 22. This event will be followed by another tour entitled “Montréal like you’ve never seen it,” which is intended for the Belgium and French markets and will take place July 3 to 6. To date, 20 people have confirmed their attendance, including 17 incentive agencies and three journalists.