Affiliations

We’re Involved…

Congress Canada staff are active members of the following professional organizations and have held numerous executive volunteer positions with these organizations:

DMC Network, LLC

• Congress Canada is the selected member of the DMC Network, LLC, for Toronto and Niagara Falls.  The DMC Network is a partnership of premier Destination Management companies in North America with an extension to more than 100 international destinations through an alliance with Ovation Global DMC
• Board of Managers member for 10 years
• Director of Education for 6 years

Association of Destination Management Executives

• Past President of US based association;
• The first Accredited DMC in Canada – to assure perfect events, tours and transportation
• Recipient of the 2011 ADME Achievement Award for Best Destination Marketing
• Nominated for 2012 ADMEI Achievement Award for Best Innovative Event, $100,001-$200,000

International Congress and Convention Association

• Participate in international conferences

Meeting Planners International

• Education committee for 4 years
• Golf tournament organizers for 6 years

Professional Convention Management Association

• Founding President of Canada East Chapter
• Chapter Liaison Chair for 2 years
• Membership Committee for 2 years
• Advisory Council of Convene Magazine for 2 years
• Annual Program Committee contributor for 3 years
• Education Program Committee

Society of Incentive Travel Executives Canada

• Canada Chapter Education Day committee member for 2 years
• Board member, Director of Chapter Events for 2 years creating record attendance at every event

Tourism Toronto

• Active Board member for over 15 years
• Past Member Marketing Committee (4 years)
• Active participant in numerous committees and outreach programs