Informa收购Clarion Events；加拿大两家酒店入选Condé Nast Traveller 2026读者之选大奖

GLOBAL: Clarion Events announced that it is being acquired by Informa, a leading international B2B live events group, bringing together two highly complementary organizations with a shared commitment to growth, innovation, and customer value. The combination will create new opportunities to accelerate growth across the portfolio, expand into priority markets, further develop data and digital capabilities, and enhance the value delivered to customers, partners, and the industries that both organizations serve.

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, announced the highly anticipated opening of JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, marking a significant milestone as the brand’s first-ever all-inclusive resort worldwide. The property is located along Costa Rica’s pristine northern Pacific coast and offers 415 guest rooms. It also debuts the brand’s next-generation Griffin Club, a private resort-within-a-resort experience. The resort boasts more than 9,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including an oceanfront ballroom and open-air venues framed by the natural beauty of Playa El Jobo.

MONTREAL: This fall, the Old Port of Montréal is offering a family-friendly and festive lineup featuring immersive experiences, seasonal activities, and new attractions for all ages. Among the season's new attractions, the free Ma belle-mère est une sorcière – Quests to Go interactive adventure runs Oct. 1-Nov. 1. Designed for families with children aged 7 and up, this outdoor mobile app experience lasts approximately one hour and combines puzzles, challenges, and themed stations inspired by the film. The Fall Fair returns with rides, games, and midway booths. Admission to the site is free, and visitors can choose between purchasing ride tickets or an unlimited-access wristband.

TORONTO: The St. Regis Toronto has ranked No. 4 among hotels in Canada in the Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, marking its second consecutive year on the list. Voted on by Condé Nast Traveller readers, the annual awards recognize hotels and travel experiences around the world. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, The St. Regis Toronto is renowned for its signature St. Regis Butler Service and Canada's largest collection of luxury suites, featuring 124 elegantly designed suites.

VANCOUVER: Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, naming The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver the No. 6 Best Hotel in Western Canada. More than 798,867 readers participated in this year’s survey, sharing their experiences and rating hotels, destinations, and travel experiences around the world. Set along the edge of Coal Harbour beside Stanley Park, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver offers waterfront views with easy access to the city and its natural surroundings.

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