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Big Picture Conferences (BPC) is dedicated to the synergistic production of annual

conferences and networking events for the Canadian hospitality industry. BPC delivers

‘turnkey’ events by developing program content, organizing quality speakers, coordinating

marketing services while managing venue arrangements, registrations and finances.

Our ‘must attend’ events include:

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Hotel Association of Canada Conference (HAC)

MARCH 5+6, 2012 | Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

This Annual Conference and Tradeshow provides an opportunity for those involved in the operations of lodging enterprises (mid and senior levels) and many industry suppliers, to gain timely insights into industry trends and current practices.

www.hacconference.ca

EXPECTED AUDIENCE: 400

canadian tourism marketing summit (ctms)

MARCH 6+7, 2012 | Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

This event will examine the importance and activities of tourism marketing. Some of the leading industry marketers from Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO), convention facilities, resorts and hotels will examine trends and issues on national, provincial and municipal levels. The conference is strategically positioned as a “bridge” between HAC and ORC.

www.cdntourismmarketing.ca

EXPECTED AUDIENCE: 500

ONLINE REVEALED CANADA (ORC)

MARCH 5+6+7, 2012 | Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

This is a cutting edge, forward thinking Conference produced for the industry, by the industry! In a non-intimidating, interactive atmosphere, this solution-focused Conference holds handson workshops that address the critical online marketing issues influencing tourism in Canada. Canada’s leading tourism professionals gather including Destination Marketing Organizations, Hotel Brands, Tourism Associations, Search Engines, Technology Companies and Tourism Marketing experts.

www.onlinerevealed.com

EXPECTED AUDIENCE: 300

CANADIAN HOTEL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE (CHIC)

MAY 29+30, 2012 | The Hilton Toronto Hotel

The Canadian Hotel Investment Conference provides the opportunity for senior executives and lodging industry experts to gain timely insights into the hotel investment market. This Conference is a vehicle for delegates to reflect on the various issues that impact the industry and discuss future opportunities and trends through in-depth, interactive sessions that are uniquely Canadian. A portion of the proceeds from the conference are donated to Canadian hospitality and tourism education programs to promote the long term commitment to education and well trained hospitality industry professionals. Over the past fourteen years, the conference has raised more than $1,000,000.

www.hotelinvest.ca

EXPECTED AUDIENCE: 400

CANADIAN RESTAURANT INVESTMENT SUMMIT (CRIS)

MAY 30+31, 2012 | The Hilton Toronto Hotel

The Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit is an annual investment and economic conference driven by GE Capital’s commitment to provide restaurateurs, lenders, and investors with the resources, knowledge and vision to help make better restaurant and franchise investment decisions. Senior-level executives and food service industry experts will gain from timely insights by leading financial and economic analysts. The Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit will explore issues that impact the restaurant investment community and discuss future opportunities and trends through in-depth, interactive sessions that are uniquely Canadian.

www.restaurantinvest.ca

EXPECTED AUDIENCE: 300

Western Canadian Hotel & Resort Investment Conference (WCH&RIC)

DATE TBD | VANCOUVER

The Western Canadian Hotel & Resort Investment Conference provides 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 provide a unique opportunity for lenders/investors, architects, designers, hospitality consultants, lawyers to gain better perspective on this rapidly evolving industry.

www.hotel-resortinvest.ca

EXPECTED AUDIENCE: 300

For more Information contact:

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Big Picture Conferences Inc.

166 Pearl Street Suite 200, Toronto ON M5H 1L3

phone

(416) 924-2002

toll free

1 (866) 887-4453

fax

(416) 961-7737

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Orie Berlasso | Director

Vicki Welstead | Director of Sponsorship Development

Sandy Yong | Event Coordinator/Registration