TORONTO — Big Picture Conferences are still planning to go ahead with a small version of WCLC in Calgary if permitted to and also offer a digital version, Stephanie Gadbois, managing director, told CLN. The company will be making its final decision towards the end of September. The event is slated to take place on November 16-17, […]
TORONTO — Big Picture Conferences are still planning to go ahead with a small version of WCLC in Calgary if permitted to and also offer a digital version, Stephanie Gadbois, managing director, told CLN. The company will be making its final decision towards the end of September. The event is slated to take place on November 16-17, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Calgary.
Founded by CBRE Hotels and hosted by HVS, the conference continues to provide a year-end perspective on resort and urban lodging, with a western focus. Those involved in the development and/ or operation of recreational/resort real estate or active in the hotel and urban-based investment market benefit from interactive sessions and timely insights into investment activity and the potential within the Western Canadian market. The event also provides a unique opportunity for lenders/investors, architects, designers, hospitality consultants, lawyers to gain better perspective on this rapidly evolving industry.
Over 440 delegates including 33 speakers joined the Western Canadian Lodging conference last year, and 47 sponsors helped make it a great conference.
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