- What is Canada’s 2020 Safety Ranking?
Canada is ranked the second safest country in the world in 2020. Safety being the top priorities worldwide, Canada has protected its citizens on the streets, safeguarding against crimes or any attacks.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-safest-country-us-news?auto=true
- Does Montreal have a train station?
Montreal has a train station called Gare Centrale de Montreal. It’s a major commuter rail hub in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Central_Station
- Is Montreal a top international convention destination? If yes, provide evidence of its popularity.
Montreal is ranked number one international convention destination. It brought 108 events in the city.
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/montreal-top-international-convention-destination-in-the-americas-for-second-year-running-863850346.html
- What percentage of business tourists were satisfied with their stay in 2018?
Research from film Ipsos indicated that 95% of business tourists were satisfied with their visit in the year 2018. Tourisme Montreal ensured all visitors enjoyed a quality experience and were fully satisfied.
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/montreal-top-international-convention-destination-in-the-americas-for-second-year-running-863850346.html#:~:text=A%20survey%20by%20research%20firm,the%20conference%20facilities%20in%20Montr%C3%A9al.
- What percentage was satisfied with the conference facilities?
The research showed that 98% of business tourists were satisfied with the conference facilities in Montreal.
https://congresmtl.com/en/2019/06/montreal-top-international-convention-destination-in-the-americas-for-second-year-running/#:~:text=Satisfied%20convention%2Dgoers&text=A%20survey%20by%20research%20firm,the%20conference%20facilities%20in%20Montr%C3%A9al.
- What percentage of business tourists said they would return to Montreal for a vacation?
From the city’s good outstanding reputation, 84% of the business tourists promised to return for another vacation in Montreal. It has got a very creative professional that provides the highest customer satisfaction rates.
https://congresmtl.com/en/2019/06/montreal-top-international-convention-destination-in-the-americas-for-second-year-running/#:~:text=Montr%C3%A9al%20top%20international%20convention%20destination%20in%20the%20Americas%20for%20second%20year%20running,-Press%20releases%20%7C%202019&text=According%20to%20the%20prestigious%20ranking,second%20year%20in%20a%20row.
- Based on WorldAtlas.com Busiest Airports in Canada, how many passengers did Montreal-Trudeau International Airport handle in 2018?
19.4 million passengers were handled in the Montreal- Trudeau International Airport in 2018. It’s the busiest airport in Quebec, serving the greater Montreal region
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-are-the-busiest-airports-in-canada-by-passenger-traffic.html#.
- 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)
In 2018, Montreal airport handled 19.4 million passengers, fewer passengers than Toronto Pearson International Airport, ranked the 33rd busiest airport worldwide and handled 49.5 million passengers while Vancouver International Airport, Canada’s second busiest airport, handled 25.9 million passengers. Calgary International Airport, ranked fourth busiest airport, handling 17.3 million passengers, the least number of the four cities.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-are-the-busiest-airports-in-canada-by-passenger-traffic.html
- 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.
Attendees can have direct flights from Montreal to other international countries. Montreal airport has direct passengers flights toYUL in the summer. Examples of international destinations are: to Shanghai PVG, Paris (CDG), and Saguenay (YBG).
https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-montreal-yul
- By car, how long would the commute be (minutes) to downtown Montreal from YUL? Provide evidence
Transport by car from YUL to downtown Montreal is fast, using 25 minutes and the easiest, not much more expensive. This is true since the Montreal city regulates and ensures Montreal limousines’ availability for a fast trip.
https://www.tripsavvy.com/getting-to-and-from-montreal-trudeau-airport-1482012
- Are there any hotels that offer shuttles from YUL airport? If yes, provide evidence of 3 hotels.
Some hotels offer a shuttle from YUL airports, such as Chateau Versailles, Embassy Suites by Hilton Montreal Airport, and Ail Hotel Montreal. This offers convenience and safety to customers in and out of hotels and the airport.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/HotelsList-Montreal-Hotels-With-Shuttle-zfp367563.html
- How much square footage is the Montreal Convention Centre (Palais des congrès de Montréal)
The Centre has 200,000 square footage of exhibition space.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palais_des_congr%C3%A8s_de_Montr%C3%A9al
- How many function rooms does it have?
The Centre has 65 meeting rooms that draw 200,000 visitors annually.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palais_des_congr%C3%A8s_de_Montr%C3%A9al
- Can it hold meetings and exhibitions?
The Centre holds meetings and exhibitions. It is designed to enhance consumer and trade shows since it’s a strategic place and easily accessible in downtown Montreal’ and staff are always ready to meet customers’ expectations.
https://congresmtl.com/en/event-planning/
- What does the Centre state regarding its architecture?
The Centre’s architecture creates impressive feelings. It has a striking multicolored glass façade with 332 coloreds, 58 transparent glass panels. It emulates a beautiful kaleidoscope daytime and a blue impressionist painting at night
https://congresmtl.com/en/convention-center/society/art-and-architecture/
- 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)
Palais Terrace a reception area with 19,575 square footage hosting 630 people. Secondly is Belvedere with 6,688 square footage hosting 751 people, Terrace Viger with 834 square footage that holds small get-togethers, and lastly, is Esplanade with 21,440 square footage hosting 1,400 persons.
https://congresmtl.com/en/convention-center/installations/terrasses/
- State the 4 logistical advantages the Centre offers its exhibitors
The Centre offers the provision of adequate space, protection, and control of storage space. Also, it provides high load capacity, offers 15 loading docks, and an area hosting ten 53-foot trailer trucks at ago and clearance of onsite materials when the Canada Border Services Agency recognizes the event.
https://congresmtl.com/en/event-planning/planning-a-trade-show-or-consumer-show/for-exhibitors/
- 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?
Jessica Mathieu said she liked capital catering and the service to the food was excellent, it was perfect while Robert Scott said that the Centre was well equipped, both services and food were perfect, and the staffs were from the first-class team.
https://congresmtl.com/les-services/services-alimentaires/
- For an International Congress, what does the Centre state regarding its Green Facilities?
It states that the Centre has adopted an Environmental Policy that directs its commitment to sustainable development practices. It feels proud of supporting green events and gives eco-packages that moderate ecological footprint.
https://congresmtl.com/en/event-planning/planning-a-congress/international-congress/
- The Centre was awarded the Quality Standards Certification by the International Association of Convention Centers (AIPC). What certification level did the Centre receive?
The Centre received International Gold level certification
https://congresmtl.com/en/convention-center/society/awards-recognitions/
- What does this Quality Standard Certification program assess?
The program assesses adherence to specific quality standards, appeal to continuous improvement, and strict management. It ensures the Centre’s quality and good performance in different management areas.
https://congresmtl.com/en/convention-center/society/awards-recognitions/
- Does the Convention Centre offer free wireless connection? If yes, where is it located in the Centre?
The Centre offers Wi-Fi everywhere by selecting a pay-as-you-go wireless internet package. It provides free Wi-Fi making visitors stay connected always.
https://congresmtl.com/en/services/event-technologies/
Attendee Requirements
- Is Montreal a culturally diverse city? If yes, provide evidence.
The Centre is the most ethnically and culturally diverse. Its evidence in from the way Francos and Anglos have coexisted and also allow immigration.
https://www.asanet.org/news-events/footnotes/apr-may-jun-2017/features/montreals-distinctive-cultural-diversity
- How many hotel rooms does Montreal have downtown?
Montreal has 16,000 rooms located downtown
https://www.mtl.org/en/Accommodations
- List 2 International hotel brands that would be recognizable to an international audience
Hilton Hotels and Resorts and Wyndham Hotel Group
https://www.socialtables.com/blog/hospitality/guide-worlds-top-brands/
- How many hotel rooms are attached to the Montreal Convention Centre, Palais des Congres de Montreal
4,000 hotel rooms are attached to the Centre
https://meetings.mtl.org/en/plan/meeting-sites/montreal-convention-centre
- What is the average temperature in July for Montreal
Temperature ranges from 64 to 79 degrees Celsius in July.
https://weatherspark.com/m/25077/7/Average-Weather-in-July-in-Montr%C3%A9al-Canada
- If there is inclement weather, Toronto has an underground city path. Does Montreal? If so, provide some details.
RESO, the Montreal underground city, connects venues of its central business. It’s climate-controlled since it’s used in long winters as many people expected to use it every day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_City,_Montreal
- Is there a sheltered path (an underground pedestrian walkway) connected to the Convention Centre? If yes, show evidence.
There is an indoor pedestrian network used by more than 500,000 people each day. The tunnel connects people to all areas in the city.
https://www.mtl.org/en/what-to-do/shopping/underground-pedestrian-network
- 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
In 2020, Montreal was ranked second with a walk score of 65.4. Vancouver was ranked first with 79.8 and Toronto third with a score of 61.0.
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/redfin-ranks-the-most-walkable-canadian-cities-of-2020-852449753.html
- What are the 2 main shopping streets in downtown Montreal?
Rue- Ste-Catherine and Rue Sherbrooke are major shopping streets in Montreal.
https://www.frommers.com/destinations/montreal/shopping/overview
- How many stores does the Centre Eaton Montreal have?
Centre Eaton Montreal has over 175 stores
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g155032-d3456697-Reviews-Centre_Eaton_de_Montreal-Montreal_Quebec.html
- How nearby (minutes) is the shopping center from Montreal’s Convention Centre by car and bus?
Transport by car from Centre Eaton Montreal shopping mall to Montreal takes 17 minutes while by bus takes 31 minutes
https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Montreal-Airport-YUL/Montreal-Eaton-Centre
- What did the National Geographic state about Montreal’s growing cuisine?
It’s stated that Montreal aims to create cuisine that is elegant and rustic. The cuisine is expressed to be comforting surprising, and fresh.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/north-america/canada/quebec/montreal-restaurants-food-cuisine-global-international/
- How many were Montreal restaurants listed on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants for 2019?
There are 25 Montreal restaurants listed the best in 2019 of the 100 restaurants.
https://dailyhive.com/montreal/monteal-restaurants-canadas-100-best-2019
- How many museums does Montreal have?
Montreal has more than40 international museums having contemporary art.
https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-museums-in-montreal
- Some attendees may wish to sightsee Montreal during the conventions of the time. List 3 local attractions (within the city) that attendees can currently experience during July, excluding museums
In July, attendees enjoy festivals and events such as Piknic Electronik, Les Premiers Vendredis, and Montreal Comiccon
http://www.go-montreal.com/attraction_events_jul.htm
- 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
Domaine Labranche, Granby Zoo, and Calvaire D’Oka are among the day trips offered but near Montreal.
Recommendation
Montreal is one of the safest cities. It provides security at every point in the city, thus attracting more visitors. Labeau and Gostin stated that the city provided exploration opportunities in many different fields, such as in arts, shopping, and sports. It’s a culturally diverse city that invites all kinds of people, ensuring a good stay. This makes it an appropriate place for International Association for Construction Builders conference to take place.
Researches have indicated that most visitors who visit the city leave messages of customer satisfaction and promise to revisit. Saranj (2014) supported that highly standardization of health centers was an attribute of accommodation. There are enough hotel rooms to hold all the participants at the conference.
Montreal has various attractions areas where visitors visit after their conference meetings, which helps relax their minds before preparing for the next meeting. New Orleans and Lousiana music used in festive celebrations have drawn tourists to place images, making them like the place (Darroch 2003). This makes Montreal the best place to hold the conference.