TORONTONIANS HAPPY TO ROLL OUT THE CITY’S WELCOME MAT
A city of 140 languages (though English and French are the two - tures can be experienced through food, entertainment, and archi- tecture. In spite of the city’s recent massive growth and its position as an emerging capital of commerce, Toronto still feels comfortable, courteous and convenient for both visitors and locals. Conference attendees are sure to experience Canadian “niceness” in the midst of the hustle and bustle that envelops the thriving metropolis.
“Visitors should expect warm welcomes from both residents and those in the service industry,” says Arlene Campbell, general manag- er of sales and event management for Exhibition Place. “Toronto- nians are proud of their city.”
Even navigating the city is visitor friendly. Union Pearson Express, an airport rail link that opened in 2015, speeds travelers from To- ronto Pearson International Airport to Union Station in the heart of Downtown Toronto. From there visitors can walk, catch a cab, or use the subway to their destination. Toronto is a very pedestrian-friendly city, so the need for a rental car is not necessary.
Once you hit downtown, there really isn’t much need to go anywhere else – unless you want to take a quick day trip to Niagra Falls. “As an exciting, urban destination, everything is close by,” says Vince Quattrociocchi, vice president of operations at Metro Toronto Con- vention Centre. “Toronto’s waterfront is right below the entertain- ment and theater district, which is right below diverse communities
“Toronto’s accessibility is a
big part of the buzz.” The convention centre, host site for a majority of the conference events, is Canada’s largest convention centre with more than 2.2 million gross square feet. It is located in the heart of downtown. Conference attendees can expect to get through the sprawling facility just as easily as they can navigate the city, thanks to a $60 million investment to improve the number of escalators and elevators.
Sites to See Though VenueConnect is an opportunity for facility managers to learn the latest trends from industry leaders and network with fellow pro- fessionals, attendees should carve out time to enjoy Toronto and all
Home to the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs, The Hockey Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball’s Blue Jays, the NBA Raptors and MLS To- ronto FC, the city is obviously a major sports hub. The Blue Jays are in town during the conference with a Sunday afternoon game against Baltimore then a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins.
Rogers Centre, home to the Blue Jays, and Air Canada Centre, home to the Maple Leafs and Raptors, are basically the start of downtown
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