b'CONTENTSFEATURES8 Editors Note 12 12 Speaker SpotlightQ&A with Mel Grandjamb18 Choosing Canada:The allure of planning an event closer to home20 True North10 resources that make choosing Canada easy40 Harmonious InterestVictoria offers a cornucopia of choices for meeting delegates44 Feeding SuccessWhy food matters at corporate meetings and events47 Business Meets Nature in the Laurentians Tourism Laurentians celebrates 50 years48 New and Renewed VenuesFive fresh faces for your next event44 62 Professional Services DirectoryMEETING HOT SPOTS52 Eastern Hot Spots58 Western Hot SpotsON THE COVER Lets Meet in Jamaica! Destination Jamaica is ready to welcome your47 meeting and incentive groups. Learn more at www.visitjamaica.com/groupsSpring/Summer 2025 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS 7'