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Element Calgary downtown to hold ribbon‑cutting ceremony
Element Calgary downtown will host its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 19.
Members of the media are invited to celebrate the opening and ceremony. The hotel is a revitalization of 170,000 sq. ft. of underutilized office space transformed into a modern, eco-conscious hotel featuring 226 spacious suites.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 10:30 a.m. Recommended arrival by 10:15 a.m.
- Location: Element Calgary Downtown, 833 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3T5
- Parking: Free valet parking will be available for media at the hotel.
- Who: Spokespeople from The Element, Concord Hospitality and PBA Group of
- Companies will be on-site and available for media interviews.
Speakers:
- Tim Ostrem, general manager, The Element
- Patricia Phillips, CEO, PBA Group
- The Honourable Jyoti Gondek, mayor of Calgary
- Carl Hren, executive vice president of Development, Concord Hospitality
