Montreal, Canada Assignment

2020 HTL 503

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RESEARCH

You are to research Montreal, Canada and answer the following questions:

CONVENTION REQUIREMENTS

Canada

· What is Canada’s 2020 Safety Ranking?

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City of Montreal

· Does Montreal have a train station? If yes, what is its name? Where is the train station located? What modes of public transport does the station support?

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· Is Montreal a top international convention destination? If yes, provide evidence of its popularity

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· The research firm Ipsos conducted a survey on behalf of Tourisme Montreal

· What percentage of business tourists were satisfied with their stay in 2018?

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· What percentage were satisfied with the conference facilities?

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· What percentage of business tourists said they would return to Montreal for a vacation?

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YUL Montreal-Trudeau International Airport

· Based on WorldAtlas.com Busiest Airports in Canada, how many passengers did Montreal-Trudeau International Airport handle in 2018?

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· Based on WorldAtlas.com, how does the number of passengers Montreal handled in 2018 compared to Canada 3 other Main Airports (Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary)

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· Can attendees fly direct to Montreal from various international countries? If yes, provide evidence of 3 international destinations that offer direct flights to YUL in the summer

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· By car, how long would the commute be (minutes) to downtown Montreal from YUL? Provide evidence

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· Are there any hotels that offer shuttles from YUL airport? If yes, provide evidence of 3 hotels

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Montreal Convention Centre (Palais des congrès de Montréal)

· How much square footage is the Centre?

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· How many function rooms does it have?

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· Can it hold meetings and exhibitions?

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· What does the Centre state regarding its architecture?

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· The Centre states it has 4 outdoor function spaces. State the names of the space, the size of spaces, the numbers each can accommodate (if stated)

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· State the 4 logistical advantages the Centre offers its exhibitors

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· Testimonials provide helpful insight. What did Jessica Mathieu, from the UICC World Cancer Congress and Robert Scott, Chairman of the Board Rotary International say about the Centre’s food service?

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· For an International Congress, what does the Centre state regarding its Green Facilities?

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· The Centre was awarded the Quality Standards Certification by the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC). What certification level did the Centre receive?

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· What does this Quality Standard Certification program assess?

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· Does the Convention Centre offer free wireless connection? If yes, where is it located in the Centre?

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ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS

Diversity

· Is Montreal a culturally diverse city? If yes, provide evidence

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Accommodation

· How many hotel rooms does Montreal have downtown?

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· List 2 International hotel brands that would be recognizable to an international audience

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· How many hotel rooms are attached to the Montreal Convention Centre, Palais des Congres de Montreal

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Weather

· What is the average temperature in July for Montreal

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· If there is inclement weather, Toronto has an underground city path. Does Montreal? If so, provide some details.

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· Is there a sheltered path (an underground pedestrian walkway) connected to the Convention Centre? If yes, show evidence.

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Walk Score

· Redfin ranks how walkable cities are to get around on foot. What walk score did Montreal receive in 2020 from Redfin? How did Montreal compare to other Canadian cities, Vancouver and Toronto

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Shopping

· What are the 2 main shopping streets in downtown Montreal?

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· How many stores does the Centre Eaton Montreal have?

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· How nearby (minutes) is the shopping centre from Montreal’s Convention Centre by car and bus?

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Food

· What did National Geographic state about Montreal’s growing cuisine?

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· How many Montreal restaurant’s were listed on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants for 2019?

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Local attractions

· How many museums does Montreal have?

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· Some attendees may wish to sightsee Montreal during the convention’s off time. List 3 local attractions (within the city) that attendees can currently experience during the month of July, excluding museums

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Attractions Nearby BUT outside Montreal

· Some attendees may wish to arrive early or stay after the conference concludes. List 3 Day trips that are currently offered near but outside Montreal

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RECOMMENDATION

Based on the research compiled on the convention and attendee requirements, would you recommend Montreal to host The International Association for Construction Builders Congress? Ensure to justify your answer using information from above. 3 written paragraphs are required.

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