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ONSITE The OFFICIAL publication of MPI’s Sunday, 29 July A Grand Destination for a Grand Meeting On behalf of all members of our tourism industry, and as Honorary Host Committee Chair of the MPI 2007 World Wiki What? Opening General Session Speaker Details Effects of Global Collaboration Education Congress, I would like to wish you a very warm welcome to Montréal. It is with enormous pride that we play host to this prestigious gathering and enjoy this exceptional opportunity to share our dazzling city with you, leading professionals of the meetings industry who have joined us from around the globe. The theme of this year’s MPI convention—Connect yourself—couldn’t more aptly describe life in Montréal. Our city is, in fact, an island connected to other major North American destinations by the majestic St. Lawrence According to Opening General Session speaker Don Tapscott, when you share, you win. Tapscott himself will share why collaboration is key to success at 10 a.m. today in Room 517. The famed author of Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything offers master insight and know-how that will give attendees cuttingedge information. His speech will be especially pertinent as MPI explores global collaboration tools—from blogs and wikis to online chat rooms and peer-to-peer networks. TMP: Briefly describe the project that led to your recent book Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything. TAPSCOTT: We conducted several millions of dollars of research to understand how Web 2.0 was changing innovation and the corporation. The work was funded by 22 large companies and involved 28 sub-projects. We created dozens of reports and case studies and had multiple all-member meetings. We came to the conclusion that mass collaboration is moving beyond social networking to become a new mode of production. Companies are beginning to innovate, create value and engage with the world in profoundly new ways. The corporation is going through the biggest change in its short history. Everyone needs to learn the principles of wikinomics to succeed. continued on page 4 River. And it’s an international hub, welcoming more than 11 million visitors from around the globe at the MontréalTrudeau International Airport annually. Though it’s been tried, it’s impossible to connect just one word to our city. That’s why we prefer, instead, to continued on page 3 Montréal Entertainment Let your senses guide you through some of Montréal’s most satisfying taste experiences. Start by letting your nose lead the way to one of the city’s opulent and kaleidoscopic public markets. Then dive into the city’s lively neighbourhoods and discover a multitude of flavours in INSIDE: Montréal’s many fine restaurants. Networking Events ......................... p.3 Crossword Puzzle ......................... p.6 Schedule at-a-Glance.................... p.10 Education-on-the-Go .....................p.12 Going Green ................................p.12 Industry News............................. p.16 gardeners and expert chefs com- You’re guaranteed a memorable gourmet experience where market bine local products, the results of which are sheer creative genius. And don’t forget Montréal’s culinary cornerstones, our famous bagels and smoked meat. continued on page 4 A Grand Destination NETWORK IT. continued from page 1 go with many: exciting, friendly, dazzling, passionate, creative, warm, inspiring. It’s a place where European charm and style meet North American energy and buzz, a metropolis that pulses with an array of unique people and happenings. Discovery is a way of life here, which is why we’re convinced that the MPI 2007 World Education Congress will leave you with a wealth of memorable experiences. Over time, Montréal has been both a French and British settlement, and since then, a thriving Canadian Rendezvous – Montréal metropolis, home to a multitude of cultures. Today, it is a Sunday, 29 July 21.00 – 24.00/ 9:00 p.m. – Midnight Just For Laughs Museum Cost: US$95 per person; advance tickets (US$110 at the door) Separate ticket required; Proceeds benefit the MPI Foundation cosmopolitan centre where French, English and a host of other communities and languages meet and merge with absolutely fascinating results. Visitors like coming here because it’s a touch of the exotic, but still feels reassuringly familiar. It’s an architectural gem, a historical marvel, a gourmet odyssey, a hotbed of creativity, a shopping mecca—more than one to-do list has been exhausted here! Downtown Montréal, where most of the activities surrounding the convention will take place, is compact, making it easy for you to connect to places and people. I hope that you find the time to experience the warmth, passion and joie de vivre of Montrealers, who take great pride in sharing their city’s endless fun and facets. Visitors, for their part, are often struck Make a valuable investment to the MPI Foundation and have a fabulous time doing it. Rendezvous – Montréal is assured to be an evening of valuable networking, live music, dancing and fun. Don’t miss the chance to experience Montréal’s lively and trendy nightclub scene! Sponsored by the Detroit Metro CVB. A Taste for Every Season Closing Reception Tuesday, 31 July 19.00 – 23.00/7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Clock Tower Pier, Old Port of Montréal An exclusive look at Montréal’s four-season fun. Through spring, summer, fall and winter, Montréal offers a kaleidoscope of colours, activities and experiences. And you’re invited to get an inside peek on this four-season odyssey, which is infused with the sights and sounds of this sparkling metropolis. Whether you’re trying your hand at the tam tams (drums), taking a tango lesson or learning to juggle under the master- by how friendly, safe and walkable Montréal is. ful eye of circus troupe members, you’ll get a feel for In fact, on foot is one of the best ways to get to know the how Montréal moves to its own thrilling beat, season city’s infusion of sights, sounds, festivities and flavours. after season. You’ll also have the chance to treat your Summer, especially, is a great time to be here because the excitement unfolds streetside, whether you’re enjoying a gigantic festival in the heart of downtown, experiencing its thrilling nightlife or discovering one of our many bustling neighbourhoods. Blackjack Tournament – Montréal taste buds to the city’s many gourmet delights, as 25 of Monday, 30 July 21.00 – 24.00 /9:00 p.m. – Midnight Marché Bonsecours Separate ticket required Montréal’s finest dining establishments will be on site to A leisurely stroll, day or night, will quickly reveal a multitude of lively cafés, restaurants and bars, where open-air terraces come alive with animated conversations and laughter of their happy patrons. While revelry has always been a staple feature here, many might be merry to know that Montréal’s restaurants are now officially smoke-free. And think about it: Montréal is the perfect place to brush up on your French—don’t be gêné (shy), as we say! If you haven’t spoken Molière’s language in a while, no need to worry, Montrealers are equally at ease in English. They can and will switch languages to keep the conversation going; it’s all part of the charm they’re famed for! But above all, Montréal is delighted to welcome you, Individual Entrance Fees:Supplier = $325 (required to bring 1 planner / fee is included) Planner = $75 Try your luck and play … or just network, enjoy the entertainment and feel good about supporting Your MPI Foundation. Whether you are a novice, an expert or a spectator, you will seduce palates with signature dishes. Sponsored by Tourisme Montréal and the Canadian Tourism Commission. Golf Tournament – Montréal Wednesday, 1 August 08.00/8:00 a.m. Club de golf Le Challenger Cost: US$175 per player Separate ticket required; Proceeds benefit the MPI Foundation want to be at this exclusive blackjack event. All proceeds will benefit the MPI Foundation, a non-profit organization; there will be no individual financial gain. Sponsored by Mohegan Sun. The 2007 World Education Congress Golf Tournament, benefiting your MPI Foundation, is a shot our honoured guests, to the MPI 2007 World Education gun golf tournament bringing meeting Congress—a unique occasion to connect with many of the professionals together to raise funds for world’s top meeting professionals. It’s an opportunity to worthy member programs. meet industry experts and exhibitors, exchange ideas and Not only that, it’s fun! create bold and exciting new opportunities. Business and human connections are the cornerstone of any thriving industry, and we are extremely proud that Montréal is helping you make both possible. Sincerely, Charles Lapointe, P.C. President and CEO, Tourisme Montréal Honorary Host Committee Chairman MPI 2007 World Education Congress OnSite - World Education Congress à la Montréal • Sunday, 29 July 2007 3 ONSITE Tapscott interview continued from page 1 TMP: How have meetings changed over the last five years due to the proliferation of collaboration? TAPSCOTT: Of course many meetings take place online. But you can’t party in a great city such as Montréal online. More to the point, wikis, blogs, social networks, jams and other tools that go beyond e-mail are beginning to revolutionize the ways people collaborate. And collaboration cannot occur on an astronomical scale. TMP: How do leaders and management maintain direction while receiving diverse opinions? TAPSCOTT: This is much more than “receiving opinions.” People, acting as peers, inside and outside the boundaries of firms, are making the decisions. Smart managers let go and share power. It’s not about power over people, but power through people. TMP: What user-generated site have you discovered in the last few months that you think will really take off? TAPSCOTT: Pikspot.com. Think of it as a combination of MySpace, YouTube and Digg. It enables anyone to instantly create a rich media community. TMP: What do you say to collaboration naysayers? TAPSCOTT: Have you considered retirement? The World Education Congress à la Montréal Opening General Session will also include updates from MPI leadership, the presentation of the Meeting Professional (sponsored by Hilton Hotels) and Global Paragon (sponsored by Omni Hotels) awards and a performance by Cirque du SoleilTM. Montréal Entertainment continued from page 1 GOURMET LIFE With the flavours of so many cultures on every corner, eating out is nothing short of a culinary adventure. And while French cuisine is ubiquitous on Montréal’s dining scene, other distinctly innovative and imaginative menus have also emerged on the city’s tables. To taste this abundance, just step outside. True to its reputation as a gourmet destination, dining in Montréal is an odyssey for the senses as well as high art. Chefs here make it their business to not just dazzle your taste buds, but to thrill you with dishes that are equally mouth-watering, inventive and refined. Some of the city’s preferred tables include Europea, Café Ferreira and Garçon!, while reservations are also hotly pursued at XO, Au Pied de Cochon and Le Club Chasse et Pêche Restaurant Bar Salon. Two shining stars in Montréal’s culinary firmament are its two CAA-AAA 5-Diamond establishments: Toqué!, where guests go to revel in Chef Normand Laprise’s inimitable creations, and Nuances, an ode to the senses, masterfully orchestrated by Chef Jean-Pierre Curtat. New standards in dining pleasure and extravagance are reached in February with the 11-day Montréal HIGH LIGHTS Festival. Spectacular food events, staged in and around the city and featuring local as well as international chefs, feature the best in world food trends, decadence and gastronomic indulgence. Activities include themed brunches, dining events and cooking classes. The celebratory atmosphere provides an opportunity for outstanding chefs to share some of their most closely guarded secrets. Many Montréal neighbourhoods feature a dominant ethnic influence that can be seen and tasted in their restaurants. The diversity of the city’s resident population is nowhere more evident than in the kitchens, chic restaurants and casual eateries that comprise the 5,000 restaurants currently on record—an accurate reflection of the more than 80 countries represented. Bring-your-own-wine establishments near Prince Arthur Street and Square Saint-Louis are especially popular. While good bottles are easily found in the many dépanneurs (convenience stores) and nearby stores, it’s fun to discover a new vintage at a provincial liquor store outlet (SAQ). Another tried-and-true method for getting to know the city is to let your nose lead the way through aromafilled districts and markets. Bountiful stalls and stands reveal local treasures that are crucial to Montréal chefs, whose platinum reputations for culinary excellence are built on a carefully orchestrated blend of superb natural ingredients interpreted by creative genius. While wandering the market’s aromatic and colourful aisles, taste a freshly baked bagel with cream cheese or succulent smoked meat sandwich, two of Montréal’s snack favourites. Nowhere in the world are the first rays of spring sunshine greeted with more ceremony and adulation than Montréal. Colourful parasols sprout like peace offerings on terraces all over the city. Like actors on a constantly changing stage, tables fill with sun-worshippers, students, couples and those just enjoying the weather—in a terrace ritual that lasts long past Labour Day. continued on page 8 4 OnSite - World Education Congress à la Montréal • Sunday, 29 July 2007 ONSITE Bienvenue à Montréal By Myles Mellor For answers, visit mpiweb.org and click on the World Education Congress link. ACROSS 1. Rich cultural area of Montréal: The ___ Quarter 5. ___ Rapides Park, Montréal 7. Mount ___ that overlooks the city of Montréal 11. A while back 12. Song 13. The “red ___” district: one of Montréal’s “sights” 14. Former Canadian Prime minister who is from Montréal 15. French for gold 16. Possess 18. 6 down location: ___ Sainte Helene 20. Former 22. There are many of these refreshment areas in Montréal 25. Airline that flies into Montréal 26. Medical man 28. Romantic flower 29. __ Jeanne Mance: founder of the first hospital in North America was from Montréal 30. Seafood delicacy 31. What you see in the “Galerie de l’UQAM” 33. Resting...after seeing Montréal perhaps 35. French for mountain 37. What you could drink in 23 across, with a croissant 40. Historical area of Montréal (2 words) 44. Time for morning coffee 45. Passport, e.g. 46. Be situated in 47. Montréal’s ___ could be described as European 48. St Lawrence ___ 51. Creeping plant 52. New 53. Summer, in Montréal 55. Honi soit qui ___ y pense 56. No, in Montréal 57. Is able 58. Outmoded 61. Funny short play 62. Low rate, for short 63. Montréal’s major 1967 show 64. Megastar singer from Montréal: ____ Dion 6 OnSite - World Education Congress à la Montréal • Sunday, 29 July 2007 DOWN 1. The _____ Canal in Old Montréal 2. Turkish ruler 3. In 1535 Jacques Cartier climbed to the ___ of 7 across 4. The ___ ___ Basilica - famous Montreal Church 5. ___ Harvey, a Montréal Hall of Fame ice hockey player 6. Montréal’s only fort: The ___ Museum 7. Ways to go 8. She had a “bed-in” with John Lennon in Montréal (first name) 9. Commercial 10. Montréal singer, ____ Cohen 17. Walk through water 19. Showy display (a French word originally) 21. Popular Montréal restaurant—the name is like a lover’s message 23. Flight officer, for short 24. Bigger than a Gulf 27. Montréal’s famous hockey team 32. Right, abbr. 34. Montréal’s ecosystems display that is a major tourist attraction 36. “Love Story” star McGraw 37. _____ amusement park in Montréal (2 words) 38. Friend, in Montréal 39. Goes with a suit 40. Montréal’s ____ Stadium 41. The Saint- ____ Theater that was built at the turn of the century in Montréal 42. Nurse abbr. 43. Elizabeth ___ married Richard Burton in Montréal 49. Conference facility 50. Go back over 54. Thanks (Brit.) 59. We ___ at Europea 60. Go smoothly down the mountain 62. North America’s oldest inn: Auberge ___ Saint Gabriel ONSITE Montréal Entertainment continued from page 4 NIGHTLIFE Downtown With its bars, clubs, restaurants and discotheques, Crescent Street is witness to round-the-clock action. It’s also the place for Formula One fans and party-goers to meet and celebrate events surrounding this famous championship trial. of a disco ball at Funky Town or get into the groove with Club Electric Avenue’s 1980s musical panorama. Prefer to let the DJ mix periods or introduce you to the latest in musical genres Meanwhile, at the heart of the Quartier latin, colourful crowds gather in the busy without ever losing the beat? Hip hop, dance music and house aficionados, take note: microbreweries and bars along Saint-Denis and Ontario streets. explosive dance floors await at Club Opera and Tokyo. Is it sultry salsa and samba that get you going? You’ll be on your feet at Cactus, where the music is as hot as it gets. And Old Montréal and the Old Port Old Montréal’s treasures are not limited to its architectural attributes. Chansonniers (singers) belt out folk tunes from bars along Saint-Paul Street, while supper clubs on Saint-Jacques offer gentler interludes. Seductive lounges beckon mesmerizing African rhythms aren’t left behind at Balattou, a long-established institution on Saint-Laurent Boulevard where devotees gather to let loose. French song aficionados come out in droves, too, for the ever-popular C’est extra parties at La Tulipe. So you swear allegiance to alternative? Head off to Passeport, where new wave, from boutique hotels—part of a night fabric that leaves no room for ennui. These dark wave and European pop are all the rage, or Saphir, where gothic and industrial cobblestone streets never had it so good. music enthusiasts hang out in the second-floor hideout every Friday, while the downstairs crowd moves to the beat of garage music, which hasn’t lost any of its appeal. Plateau Mont Royal With its mega concentration of bars and clubs in which to see and be seen, the Plateau is the preferred playing field for Montréal’s “in” crowd. There are The Café Chaos and legendary Foufounes électriques are jam-packed with a colourful bunch of clubbers, but always of the most open kind. Make sure to stop by! For the past 15 years, electronic music has taken the avant-garde music scene the colourful terraces that dot Saint-Denis Street. There’s the unique selection of by storm, and it takes place at the café-bar Laïka, where you’ll discover some of the “watering holes” along Mont-Royal too. Late-night spots—both tried and new—line hottest DJs around. There’s also the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT), an interdis- Saint-Laurent Boulevard, where locals and visitors alike who live for the night are ciplinary centre dedicated to the creation and dissemination of the electronic arts that well served. regularly organizes events where DJs and VJs can showcase their research and clubbers can dance the night away (check out the events schedule). The Village Lounges, bars, boîtes, after-hours clubs and female impersonators are all And we wouldn’t do justice to the clubbing scene if we didn’t mention Unity II and Parking, two uber-trendy nightclubs in the Gay Village that feature mixed parties part of the Village entertainment scene. The colourful activities and sights along where the music is hot and hip thanks to the guest DJs that take over the turn tables Sainte-Catherine and Amherst streets become increasingly more frenetic as night week after week. Let the party begin! approaches, when more and more laughter and excitement punctuate the air. Montréal’s gay community is notorious for its insatiable party appetites. No wonder its reputation has garnered international notice. Montréal’s sizzling nightlife As soon as the clock strikes 5 p.m., a motley crew of clubbers takes over the bars and cafés for the traditional happy hour. The night is young. Ready to paint the town red? CHILL OUT Life in the city goes on long after the nine-to-fivers have called it a day, much to the delight of clubbers who enjoy lively discussions in the company of friends with a vintage scotch that L’Île Noire has made its specialty, a handcrafted beer brewed right on the premises and paired up with tasty one-of-a-kind snacks at Réservoir or private import wine and gourmet appetizers at Pullman. Other trendy clubs, where the nightlife rocks until the wee hours of the morning, are taken by storm as soon as happy hour hits. Patrons come for a drink and to hang out with some of the most chilled out crowds in the city under the friendly gaze of stuffed ostrich heads at Bílý Kun, around the grand piano at Barouf and in the stairway that connects the three floors at the sleek and chic Mile End. Let’s Dance After supper or the show, head for a lounge where you can enjoy a quiet after-dinner drink before heading off for a night out on the town. Sit back and lose yourself in your thoughts while sipping on a refreshing martini at Suite 701, Gogo Lounge, Jello Bar or Salon Officiel, where evenings start out relaxed enough. But beware, the music picks up steam with every new arrival until finally a party breaks out that has everyone dancing between the tables, celebrating that famous Montréal joie de vivre. Nightclubbing Ah, nightclubs—What would we do without them? They’ve evolved over the years to the beat of new musical styles, but their mission has never really changed—offer a hot spot where die-hard party devotees can dance the night away. Get a blast from the past and relive the sizzling 1970s under the flashing lights 8 OnSite - World Education Congress à la Montréal • Sunday, 29 July 2007 continued on page 10 ONSITE Sunday, 29 July Schedule at-a-Glance Montréal Entertainment continued from page 8 THE GREAT OUTDOORS Quays of the Old Port of Montréal The Quays of the Old Port of Montréal is a 2.5-km-long recreation and tourist park that offers a variety of outdoor activities for every taste, including cruises, excursions, exhibitions, events and entertainment. It also offers a wide range of indoor activities, especially at the Montréal Science Centre. In winter, you can skate on the outdoor artificial rink to make the most of the season. Parc Jean-Drapeau 07.00 – 17.30/7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration 07.00 – 08.00/7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Past Presidents/Chairs Breakfast (invitation only) Located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, parc Jean-Drapeau consists of the Sainte-Hélène and Notre-Dame islands, which played host to Expo ‘67. A mosaic of water and green space with diverse attractions and events, parc Jean-Drapeau is accessible by métro (subway), car, bicycle or boat. It is a popular playground for Montrealers who come to enjoy its beach, trails or simply to relax. The almost rural atmosphere of the park, a stone’s throw away from the downtown hustle and bustle, is a great place for picnics. 08.00 – 09.30/8:00 – 9:30 a.m. MPI Live! Mount Royal Park 10.00–12.00/10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Opening General Session designer behind New York’s Central Park and many other major U.S. parks. Mount Royal Park is an ideal site for 12.30 – 15.15/12:30 – 3:15 p.m. MeetingPlace 2007 Trade Show with Lunch Outdoor winter activities include cross-country skiing, tube sliding and skating. The Centre de la montagne offers Inaugurated in 1876, the splendid Mount Royal Park was planned by Frederick Law Olmsted, the highly skilled 15.30 – 17.00/3:30 – 5:00 p.m. NMP1 25 Contract Tips Every New Planner Must Know SAM1 Future Trends and the Challenges for Meeting Professionals SBO1 More, Better, Faster: A Business Owner’s Guide to Improved Performance in 2007 SMM1 Understanding Company Strategies and Goals & Identifying Department Core Competencies SMP1 Beyond Cost Savings: A New Approach for Leveraging Meetings, Events and Incentives to Achieve Business Results SP10 Where the APEX Initiative Meets the Real World … Your World!! SP11 Producing Powerful PowerPoint Presentations SP12 Beyond Logo Soup: Strategic Partnerships through Sponsorship SP13 Is Your Meeting Messaging “Lost in Translation?” SP14 Preparedness is the Key: Crisis Situations & How to Manage Them SP15 Heading SOUTH – Meeting Management in Latin America SP16 Manage E-mail Madness: 5 Steps to Improved Electronic Communication SP17 Behind the Scenes of the 2007 World Education Congress Opening General Session SP18 Identity Theft and Computer Security: Awareness, Prevention and Protection SP19 Roundtable Discussions SP20 Proving the Value of Meetings & Events: A Panel Discussion on Measuring ROI in the Meetings & Events Industry SP21 Unleash Your Negotiation Power with Breakthrough Thinking SP22 Introduction to Hospitality Sales SP23 Reality 2.0: Attracting and Engaging the Next Generation Member SP24 Making the Most of the MPI Web Site 17.00 – 18.00/5:00 – 6:00 p.m. MPI Contributors Appreciation Reception (invitation only) 17.30 – 18.30/5:30 – 6:30 p.m. European Reception at the WEC 18.30 – 21.00/6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Leadership Dinner (invitation only) 21.00 – 24.00/9:00 p.m. – Midnight Rendezvous Montréal admiring a wide variety of plants and birds. The trails take you on enjoyable walking and cycling excursions. a variety of activities that provide wonderful opportunities to discover the beauty and wealth of resources that the park has to offer, including the permanent exhibition at the Maison Smith. La Fontaine Park As soon as the first spring weather arrives, people flock to La Fontaine Park to relax in the shade of its trees or picnic and sunbathe. The artificial pond allows visitors to observe a wide range of bird species throughout the summer season. In winter, the pond is transformed into a skating rink with music. An outdoor theatre, the Théâtre de Verdure, presents events all summer long. Lachine Canal National Historic Site of Canada The Lachine Canal was built in 1825 as a means of bypassing the Lachine Rapids on the St. Lawrence River. Closed to shipping since 1970, the Lachine Canal National Historic Site now offers a 14-kilometre (8.7-mile) bicycle and pedestrian pathway, many picnic areas and open green spaces. Since 2002, the canal has been open for navigation. The Lachine Lock Visitor Service Centre (500 des Iroquois Road) presents a permanent exhibition on the Lachine Canal. continued on page 18 ADDRESS BOOK A Gogo lounge 3682 Saint-Laurent Blvd. Balattou 4372 Saint-Laurent Blvd. Baldwin Barmacie 115 Laurier St. West Bar Blizzarts 3956A Saint-Laurent Blvd. Bílý Kun 354 du Mont-Royal Ave. East www.bilykun.com Café Chaos 2031, rue Saint-Denis www.cafechaos.qc.ca Club Opera 32 Sainte-Catherine St. West www.operamtl.com Electric Avenue 1469 Crescent St. www.clubsmontreal.com 10 OnSite - World Education Congress à la Montréal • Sunday, 29 July 2007 Foufounes électriques 87 Sainte-Catherine St. East www.foufounes.qc.ca Funkytown 1454 Peel St. www.clubsmontreal.com Jello Bar 151 Ontario St. East www.jellobar.com Le Quartier 1001 du Square-Victoria St. www.lequartier.ca Le Salon Officiel 351 Roy Street East Le Sofa 451 Rachel St. East Le Stereo After Hour 858 Sainte-Catherine St. East www.stereo-nightclub.com Pub Saint-James 380 Saint-Jacques St. West Réservoir 9 Duluth St. East Pintxo 2 Sherbrooke St. East Pullman 3424 du Parc Ave. www.pullman-mtl.com Mile End Bar 5322 Saint-Laurent Blvd. www.mileendbar.com Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) 1195 Saint-Laurent Blvd. www.sat.qc.ca Newtown 1476 Crescent St. www.newtown.ca Suite 701 701 côte de la Place d’Armes www.aixcuisine.com L’Barouf 4171 Saint-Denis St. Parking 1296 Amherst St. www.parkingbar.com Tokyo Bar 3709 Saint-Laurent Blvd. www.tokyobar.com La Tulipe 4530 Papineau Ave. www.latulipe.ca Pub L’Île Noire 342 Ontario St. East www.ilenoire.com Upperclub 3519 Saint-Laurent Blvd. Le Cactus 4461 Saint-Denis St. www.lecactus.com Pub Quartier latin 318 Ontario St. East www.pubquartierlatin.com Laïka 4040 Saint-Laurent Blvd. www.laikamontreal.com L’Assommoir 112 Bernard St. West Wunderbar W Montréal 901 Square-Victoria St. www.whotels.com/montreal ONSITE JOIN THE BLOGOSPHERE NEED AN IPOD? STOP BY THE GLOBAL VILLAGE MPI recently debuted its Meetings Industry Wiki, Many World Education Congress à la Montréal sessions will be recorded live and avail- an encyclopedia of industry knowledge continually able within 24 hours. Audio-only MP3 files will be available for download while you’re enhanced with your input, and opened MPIWeb.org up still in Montréal. Visit the WEC section on MPIWeb.org and click “Education on-the-go” to blogging. If you’d like to share your World Education to view available files. Congress (WEC) thoughts and experiences, now’s your After you return home, connect back to MPIWeb to find more files of recorded chance—the Attendee Blog is up and running. The sessions. These files may be streamed and will connect you back to your conference Official Congress Blog by MPI staff will keep you experience. up-to-date on session changes, MPI news and more, Visit the Content Management Corp. booth in the Global Village to and a selection of diverse industry participants— learn more about these offerings. You’ll also have a chance to win an ranging from first-time WEC attendees to longtime iPod Nano packed with downloaded session content captured at the industry veterans—will post regular reports through- World Education Congress. out the event. GOING GREEN This year, MPI makes a strident effort to demonstrate the eco-consciousness so prevalent industry wide. Here are the many ways your 2007 World Education Congress is more Earth-friendly. • Opening and Closing Reception—no paper products used • The use of bus passes for all attendees reduces the emission of pollutants • Digital signage outside professional education sessions instead of meter boards • Audience Response Technology—no more paper session evaluations • Print kiosks—eliminate unnecessary handouts • CD of session handouts • Re-usable water bottles—water coolers available throughout location • Recycling stations throughout conference level, exhibition aisles and food areas • Cleaning personnel pick up all handouts left in rooms after sessions and send to recycling • Lighting use as necessary • Non-toxic and environmentally friendly housekeeping products • Porcelain dishes will be used during functions and in concessions • Milk, creamer, sugar, etc. served in bulk instead of individual packets • Leftover food sent to food banks • All congress marketing materials, the Conference Guide and The Meeting Professional OnSite printed on recycled paper • Vegetable-based ink—used in the printing of all marketing materials • Limited bag inserts—less literature than previous meetings • Tree-planting community service project 12 OnSite - World Education Congress à la Montréal • Sunday, 29 July 2007 ONSITE INDUSTRY NEWS Australia’s Tallest Observation Deck Opens in Melbourne One of Melbourne’s newest icons became its newest tourist attraction this summer as Eureka Tower officially opened its doors to the public. Eureka Skydeck 88, Bermuda Gears Up for Banner Year as Tourism Climbs Bermuda is back and the numbers prove it. By the close of the first quarter 2007, Bermuda experienced a 23-plus percent increase of visitor arrivals compared to the same period last year. This increase marks the highest first quarter visitor arrival statistics since 2000. Of these visitors, 45,825 came via air—representing a 17.8 percent increase over air arrivals through the same period in Southgate Precinct, is said to be the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere offering unparalleled views of Melbourne and its surrounds. BERMUDA DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM 2006—and 2,765 came via cruise ship—an impressive located adjacent to the Yarra River in the heart of the 550.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year. “With the increase in air carriers to the island, a rise in hotel development, Bermuda’s annual lineup The Eureka Skydeck 88 also features state-of-theart technology in a changing program of sound and light as well as the unique Edge experience. The Edge, a world first, is a huge moving glass cube that works like a giant matchbox carrying passengers from inside Eureka Tower all the way outside of the building. Visit www. eurekalookout.com.au. of signature events and the announcement of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, there is no doubt that 2007 is going to be a record-breaking year for Bermuda,” said the Hon. Ewart F. Brown, JP, MP, Bermuda’s tourism and transport minister. EUREKA SKYDECK 88 BERMUDA MAKES ROOM As of Dec. 31, Bermuda was home to 2,824 visitor rooms and an estimated bed count of 5,698. For the month of April, hotel occupancy rates jumped to an av- Bermuda erage 76 percent—an 11 percent increase compared to the same time last year. Moving forward numbers are slated to continue to boom as average hotel occupancies for the remainder of the year are already nearing capacity. For more information, visit www.bermudatourism.com. eSuites Hotel Brand Fuses Lifestyle and High-Tech Tools Industry outsider Jerry Ellenburg has unveiled a first look at his hotel brand, designed to fuse lifestyle design and amenities with high-tech infrastructure and services. He says eSuites Hotels will address the unique lodging preferences of the next generation of travelers. The first four hotels are expected to break ground in Tampa, Fla.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; and Phoenix. The company will target markets that have no fewer than 5,000 rooms within the immediate area, with the new hotel accounting for about 4 percent of total room count. eSuites Hotels will feature the following amenities. Eureka Skydeck 88 Oversized double-bay guest suites, including signature spaSuites with hot tubs and sportSuites with athletic equipment Meanwhile, further down the Yarra, the restoration Upscale dining in casual, three-meal restaurants featuring organic selections of Central Pier continues the evolution of Melbourne’s Full bars with an eclectic selection of wines to appeal to the growing number of wine-savvy Docklands precinct, and under the management of the guests and an expansive high-end beer menu, including local micro-brewery products Atlantic Group, Shed 14 is being transformed. Tech-savvy meeting rooms conveniently located in the lobby and on each guest floor Peninsula is slated to become Melbourne’s grandest Spacious, free-standing, glass-fronted fitness centers with the latest high-end equipment and most glamorous waterside function space and will and personalized training programs accommodate up to 2,500. Sketch will be its smaller, Tech concierges to help guests with the latest technology available on free ultra high-speed stylish sister space seating up to 170 guests. Joining wireless and wired connectivity throughout the hotel these two new venues on the water are the new and Built-in water purification system in each suite improved versions of established venues Sumac (130 Spacious lobbies featuring stained, raw concrete floor underneath plush carpet throws capacity) and Atlantic (350 capacity) that are relocat- Lincoln Towncars and Navigators for complimentary airport pick-up and delivery as well ing from South Wharf, a different part of the Docklands as local transportation planned for redevelopment. All four of the properties will be eight-story, 224-suite prototype configurations made from tunnel-form Each venue has its own individual character and can concrete construction, resulting in all-concrete walls and floors, which in turn will provide maximum soundESUITES HOTELS be hired in sections or all together as one huge event space. These venues are scheduled to open later this year and are taking bookings now. Visit www.atlantic groupv.com.au. proofing. Each eSuites Hotel will contain 11 hightech conference rooms and a state-of-the-art business center featuring both PCs and Macs, along with scanner-copiers, printers and faxes. Next door in Shed 9, waterfront bar Alumbra will be Three types of suites will be offered, with a typical reopening. Alumbra has also relocated from South Wharf 468-square-foot guest space that features two rooms, and will retain its distinctive Middle Eastern style, ideal nine-foot ceilings, a chiropractic-quality bed and a for a cocktail party, product launch or private event. second bed in the living room/office area for multiple Shed 9 will also contain a micro-brewery—the first of occupancy. A large custom-built workstation with its kind in Victoria—a gallery space and the Spiegeltent, built-in network ports, analog modem jacks and a popular live music and entertainment venue which multiple power outlets will comfortably accommodate will seat 400 for dinner performances and up to 600 for cocktail parties. eSuites Hotels 16 OnSite - World Education Congress à la Montréal • Sunday, 29 July 2007 computers and peripherals. For more information, visit www.esuiteshotels.com. ONSITE Montréal Entertainment continued from page 10 FESTIVALS & EVENTS International Flora: Montréal Garden Festival Until Sept. 3 Jardins des Écluses, Old Port of Montréal (514) 333-5672 / (866) 553-5672 / www.floramontreal.ca The annual rendezvous for garden lovers, where every aspect of the art of gardening is displayed in one unique setting. Just For Laughs Festival July 8 to 29 Downtown (514) 845-2322 / (888) 244-3155 / www.hahaha.com Every summer, 700 international artists keep more than 2 million festivalgoers in stitches at more than 1,500 shows. The Mozart Plus Festival - Orchestre symphonique de Montréal July 18 to Aug. 8 Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts (514) 842-9951 / www.osm.ca The immortal music of Mozart and superb pieces for symphony performed by great artists. Les FrancoFolies de Montréal July 26 to Aug.5 Downtown and Place des Arts (514) 876-8989 / (888) 444-9114 / www.francofolies.com Thousands of artists, musicians, famous singers, rising stars and promising talent from a dozen countries meet up each summer in North America’s largest Francophone city. The Divers/Cité Festival Aug. 1 to 5 Place Émilie-Gamelin (514) 285-4011 / www.diverscite.org A unique LGBT event. Five days of outdoor activities in Montréal’s urban core: huge staged events, film projection, t-dances, photo exhibit and two official indoor events. Montréal World Film Festival Aug. 23 to Sept. 3 Several movie theatres in the downtown area (514) 848-3883 / www.ffm-montreal.org The Montréal World Film Festival is open to cinema trends from around the world. Every year, films from more than 70 countries, including those by well-known and first-time filmmakers alike, are presented. SPORTS Montréal Alouettes July 19 and Aug. 2, 9 and 25 Percival Molson Stadium, McGill University (514) 871-2255 / www.montrealalouettes.com The Montréal Alouettes is a Canadian Football League team. 18 OnSite - World Education Congress à la Montréal • Sunday, 29 July 2007 Montréal International Dragon Boat Race Festival July 28 and 29 (514) 866-7001 / www.montrealdragonboat.com An international competitive racing and cultural event that attracts more than 50,000 spectators. Montréal Impact Aug. 1, 5, 10 and 31 Claude-Robillard Sports Complex (514) 328-3668 / www.impactmontreal.com The Montréal Impact is a United Soccer League, First Division team. NASCAR Busch Series Aug. 3 and 4 (514) 397-0007 / www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca Montréal plays host to the spectacular drivers and cars of the NASCAR Busch Series, which features 43 machines powered by mighty V8 700+ hp engines. Rogers Cup presented by National Bank Aug. 4 to 12 (514) 273-1515 / (866) 338-2685 / www.rogerscup.com The top 50 tennis players in the world vie for top honours in a prestigious tournament. Content provided by Tourisme Montréal.