We recognize that being a good neighbour and helping others in this difficult time is extremely important, and today we have positive news to share about how we were able to help those who are the most vulnerable in our city. As a result of the COVID-19 global health crisis, events at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre have been postponed or cancelled. Our centre is navigating these unprecedented times alongside our city, and our focus … Continue reading
Our centre is truly in the heart of downtown Toronto, located steps away from many of the best restaurants in Canada. For those looking for an unparalleled culinary experience or classic cocktails post-conference, the choices are endless. To narrow down the field, we asked our favourite in-house foodie, MTCC’s Vice President of Food and Beverage Richard Willett, to share some of his top restaurant picks in our neighbourhood. Richard is recognized as a culinary thought … Continue reading
Within the meetings industry, Jean Pickering is known as a seasoned planner. As Director of Real Estate Conference Management at Informa, she creates 18 successful real estate forums and conferences across Canada. This includes The Real Estate Forum, Canada’s largest annual national conference on real estate investment and management issues. The Real Estate Forum attracts more than 2,500 executives and was sold out in 2018 for the 12th consecutive year. We asked Jean about best … Continue reading
Last year, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre welcomed 1.5 million attendees from around the world. Here, things are done on a massive scale, including world-class food and beverage service. At capacity, the MTCC will serve anywhere between 8,000 and 10,000 meals in one evening. The MTCC is one of a select few convention centres that produce almost every food element in-house and this reflects our facility’s commitment to creating culinary experiences comparable to a restaurant … Continue reading
Last year, we estimate that 1.4 million cups of coffee were served at meetings and events taking place in our facility. This figure does not include coffee consumed by our staff, who certainly enjoy a good cup of java. Coffee is a beloved staple in the meetings industry, and a new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology may persuade meeting planners to increase its presence at every meeting. Could coffee contribute to leaving a … Continue reading