b'NEWANDRENEWED VENUESFive fresh faces for your next eventby Warren HeeleyOnce again, CM&E is pleased to bring our readers the news on recent developments in corporate meeting and event spaces in Canada. With venues being renovated and new properties popping up on an ongoing basis, meeting planners are challenged to stay on top of changes in this sector. This regular CM&E feature assists planners in staying ahead of whats changed so they can make informed decisions for their next event. CM&E reviewed five properties that recently completed renovations or introduced new sites. Heres what we learned:AC HOTEL OLD MONTRAL Montral, QCOpened in May 2025, the AC Hotel Old Montral by Marriott is described on its website as a modern lifestyle experience with unparalleled access to the historic charm of Old Port Montral and the scenic St. Lawrence River. Situated in the heart of Old Montral, the hotel features 124 guest rooms, a 24-hour market, a fitness centre and is close to the Notre-Dame Basilica, Place dArmes, thePalais des congrs as well as the metro andthe cruise terminal.The new hotel has 2,448 sq. ft. of event and meeting space with five rooms that can accommodate up to 120 attendees and vary in size, from the 240-sq.-ft. Iberville that allows 30 for receptions and 16 for banquets, to the combined Victoria and Alexandra that allows 120 for receptions and 96 for banquets.The meeting rooms feature in-house catering as well as in-house A/V equipment and technicians. Support is also provided by on-site certified event planners and event equipment such as easels, flip charts, name cards, podium lecterns, portable stages and more. The hotel offers two dining spots: the AC Lounge and the French restaurant LAuberge Saint-Gabriel.Visit marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yulom-ac-hotel-old-montreal for more information on AC Hotel Old Montreal.38 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS corporatemeetingsnetwork.ca'