Event Producer, Food Lover, Sustainability Enthusiast
Vancouver, BC
Joined October 2012
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Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
We're hiring! As events come back we're adding a PM to lead some of our hybrid events. The ideal candidate is based in Canada, has a passion for sustainability & social development, & is experienced with online event platforms bit.ly/34DBXyI
#hiring #events #eventprofs
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
Today marks the beginning of National Tourism Week - if you love the industry like we do, this video will speak to your heart. "...we have a resilient and strong industry... Canada's tourism sector... the heartbeat of this country" #tourismweek #tourismcounts #forglowinghearts
To mark National #TourismWeek, we’re celebrating the makers, performers, business owners, and staff who make up Canada’s tourism sector & play a critical role in so many aspects of our lives. destinationcanada.com/en/new…
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
As part of the BC Meetings & Events Industry Working Group, we have presented our graduated Safe Restart Plan, designed to support 1000s of laid off industry workers and businesses across BC along w/ the physical and mental health of all British Columbians bit.ly/3lplKVn
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
Join @tourismvictoriabc and ConnectSeven at #teteatete2021 to hear about the work that's gone into the BC Meetings & Events Guidelines (link in bio) and learn more about the Guidelines. instagram.com/p/CK44K3FBOA7/…
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
What is the opportunity for foreign investment into Canada during this time? How will it help fuel tourism recovery? Join @AlexisKereluk as she discusses with investment & development experts at Investment & Innovation FDI Canada Forum #fdicanadaforum #investment #tourismrecovery
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
Our partner @AlexisKereluk talks regenerative tourism with seasoned experts and an NGO tech entrepreneur for some different perspectives on how we can collaborate to #BuildBackBetter
globaltourismforum.org/ @guybigwood @topherwhite @GDSMovement @gtourismforum #regenerativetourism
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
Looking forward to discussing how we can use technology to innovate, and to build back better with my colleagues @gregoates, @TahiraCreates, @AVconnecting, @vdevisscher.
Thanks to a collection of BC DMO's for hosting this conversation.
#sustainabletourism #eventprofs
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
Now more than ever we must harness the power of the Events Industry to: 1) highlight our value, 2) ensure we build back better. Listen to the partners of ConnectSeven talk about the 'Power of the Events Industry' on the @cvent podcast #eventprofs #sdgs #mmbc #gdsmovement
Alexis and Emma from ConnectSeven Group share insights on reopening, sustainability at events, and the power of the industry. Tune in to our podcast now! bit.ly/2RP5rmW
The industry associations (@mpibcchapter @PCMACW @ILEAVancouver @TIABC_CA FVEPA) have already endorsed these guidelines - please add your company name too. bit.ly/BC-Meetings-Events-Sa…
Please use these guidelines to help restart our industry in a safe manner, and then endorse them here: bit.ly/Covid-19-BCSafeRestar… #businessevents #eventprofs
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
Here they are! We have all been anticipating the release of the BC Meetings & Events COVID-19 Safe Restart Guidelines. As part of the BC Meetings & Events Working Group @ConnectSevenGrp are continuing to work on the next steps for our industry. bit.ly/BC-Meetings-Events-Sa… #COVID19
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
With the growth of the @GDSMovement, we are excited to finally announce our partnership w/ them. @ConnectSevenGrp are the official providers of the Index & sustainability consulting for Canada & the US. Visit gds.earth for info.
#sustainabletourism
#EventsIndustry
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
Demand for a #regenerative tourism recovery pushed the GDS-Index to grow to a more comprehensive sustainability program–The Global Destination Sustainability Movement! See gds.earth to build a regenerative event&tourism economy.
#sustainabletourism
#EventsIndustry
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Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
We're proud to be part of this vital initiative, working with the members of the BC Meetings & Events Industry Working Group to pull together the COVID-19 Best Practices Guidelines to help our industry operate safely & reopen when the time is right
bit.ly/2Y3RJQZ
Check out this Important Update from the B.C. Meetings and Events Working Group!
👉 canadawest.pcma.org/chapter-…
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
Thank you Rick for sharing your wisdom and being a part of our recovery Instagram channel #CollaborateCreateConnect
#Tourism #recovery #COVID__19
It was so nice to be invited by @ArkitekCreative & @ConnectSevenGrp to share thoughts with the tourism industry, via their #CollaborateConnectCreate project on Instagram. ow.ly/MvwO50zXckS @TIABC_CA
Looking forward to chatting about advocacy within our industry on Thursday - thank you @mpibcchapter for hosting this important conversation.
#eventprofs #eventadvocacy #mpi
@ConnectSevenGrp @JoanneMillar1 @pacdestinations
This week's Breakfast Club will be our last in the series, so don't miss it!
The topic is on Meetings and Tourism Advocacy with special guests Emma Parston from @ConnectSevenGrp and Joanne Burns-Millar from Pacific Destinations Services!
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#mpibcmeets
Emma C Parston CMP retweeted
Welcome to the #GDS_Index @Montreal! The 1st Canadian city to join the Global Destination Sustainability Index. Congrats Montreal for taking a lead position in a sustainable re-opening of events! #GDSBlog for info. #sustainable_tourism #sustainableevents #sustainabletourism
Sad to be double booked this year and not make it to @IMPACTnational but @AlexisKereluk attended for @ConnectSevenGrp and was also part of a panel discussion on Sustainable metrics measurement! #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #sustainabletourism @GDS_Index
And that's a wrap! The best IMPACT Conference yet! Looking forward to next year Jan 24 to 27. If you have any interest in sustainability you should be attending! #IMPACTnational @IMPACTnational @victoriavisitor #sustainabletourism #SDGs
Couldn't be prouder of @AlexisKereluk and @ConnectSevenGrp for making the @BizBash list of Canada's 250 Most Influential Event Pros, and one of only 3 top Strategists & Leaders in Canada 🙌💥
#eventprofs #strategy #leadership
Still buzzing from this event!
A highlight video of the event we just produced and executed for our client @DestinationCAN and their partner @ITAC_Corporate - our Partner @EmmaCParston even makes a sneak appearance!