b'new venuesMARRIOTT DOWNTOWN AT CF TORONTO EATON CENTRE Toronto, ONOn April 1, the Marriott Downtown in Toronto opened their newly renovated meeting and event space, which features more than 26,000 sq. ft. including two pillarless ballrooms, a large pre-function area and 10 breakout rooms. According to the Marriott website, The space was thoughtfully designed to create effortless movement between meetings, networking opportunities and breakout sessions.The newly renovated space includes a new lighting system, digital signage and a new app system to provide real-time service to customers. From an eco-friendly standpoint, water refill stations have been added on both meeting and event levels. The hotels event space is housed on two floors and features 12 event rooms, including two ballrooms. The Grand Ballroom can handle up to 850 for receptions and 500 for banquets, while the Trinity Ballroom can handle up to 500 for receptions and 250 for banquets. The other smaller rooms can handle up to 150 (reception) and 70 (banquet), with smaller rooms capable of accommodating between 30 and 100 guests.The hotel also offers a unique experience at Torontos exclusive sports simulator and bar lounge, the PAR BAR Topgolf Swing Suite. Available for events up to 100 people, guests can enjoy 20 different games, including football, baseball, soccer and dodgeball. PAR BAR also offers 80 virtual 18-hole golf courses. The hotel provides audio-visual equipment and personnel, event equipment and services, and catering and business services.Visit marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yyzec-marriott-downtown-at-cf-toronto-eaton-centre for more information.STRENGTHEN YOUR VOICEREACH ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH TAILORED COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONSRobert Thompson, Senior Vice President robertt@mediaedge.ca 647-494-4229Spring/Summer 2025 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS 51'