"Thank you Lucy, for your hard work, creativity and time...the client and guests were thrilledto have you. I look forward to working with you again."
Jennifer Wood
BA CMP
Convene Inc.
"What a great presentation ... she put the information together
in a creative, fun and informative way and we all learned a bit more of the great things that Toronto has to offer.
I enjoyed it immensely and wouldn't hesitate recommended the presentation to a client".
Ingrid Norrish, Creative Meeting Marketing Services
Presentation at CSPEP member lunch January 2008
"It was great for out of town guests. It's a novel way to look at the city - deeper than a tour"
Marianne Thompson
CMP CMM
Director of Special Events Meetings RE/MAX Promotions
"We thoroughly enjoyed it and I think you have done an excellent job presenting the 'cool' Toronto".
Jamie Maxwell
Development Officer
City of Toronto -
Tourism Dvision
Meeting Planners who
have viewed presentation
Award-winning Toronto travel writer Lucy Izon has been published for 30 years in leading North American newspapers and magazines, including the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail. She's a contributor to Rand McNally Road Atlas to Canada and Chicken Soup for the Traveler's Soul. She has served as Canadian Chapter Chair and Vice President of the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers.
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Meeting Planners:
I'd love to help welcome your groups to Toronto with an intriguing, interactive virual tour of the city, ideal entertainment for a breakfast or lunch. (SAMPLE VIDEO) Watch for my listing in the TSEvents Directory being published June 1, 2008
During this PowerPoint presentation guests see a city overview, learn about key sites, and discover...
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· The office towers coated in gold
· Toronto City Hall's connection to Star Trek
· Where the Rolling Stones rehearse tours
· Where Chicago was filmed
· Why this is Superman's city
· How office towers are cooled with lake water
· The nursing student turned cosmetics queen
· The real Degrassi
· Where Insulin was discovered
· Who's got Napoleon's dirty socks
· Where Babe Ruth hit his first professional home run
(and the ball may still be there!)
· Kiefer and Keanu stories
· The church that may have inspired James Bond
· The world's most sensuous condominium
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Great Prizes are part of the presentation fun
The presentation is interactive and fun. Seven quiz questions lead to cool prizes, such as: Dan Aykroyd Wine, Wayne Gretzky Wine, Maple Syrup products, Elizabeth Arden cosmetics, St. Lawrence Market treats, Ice Wine, etc.
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 You can let your guests know they're cool by welcoming them with a Canada Cool pin featuring Buddy - the sunglass-wearing maple leaf. Pins are available mounted on cards or in gift boxes, and cards can be personalized with a logo or message.
Follow this link for special Canada Day offer: "Canada Day Pin offer"
Buddy Pins have been purchased for groups by: Fairmont Algonquin Hotel, Canadian Hotel Association, Ontario Tourism, the Society of American Travel Writers (Canadian Chapter), etc.
Please contact me if you would like any more information. I am always happy to offer free presentation previews to meeting planners, their clients, and hoteliers in the Toronto area.
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Member of:
Society of American Travel Writers
Travel Media Association of Canada
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