Before IMATS, there were no trade shows specifically designed for make-up artists, although cosmetic companies had expressed a desire for such an event. In response, Make-Up Artist magazine publisher Michael Key held the first IMATS in August 1997 in Los Angeles. It allowed artists to customize what they wanted to see and it offered a diverse mix of products, demonstrations and education from industry leaders.

Like Make-Up Artist magazine, IMATS continues to educate and connect make-up artists from around the world. The show is held six times annually—in London; New York; Los Angeles; Vancouver, B.C.; Sydney; and Toronto. For the latest IMATS and make-up-industry updates, follow Make-Up Artist magazine on Twitter (@MakeupArtistMag) and Facebook (Make-Up Artist magazine and Makeup411.com).

For more information, please visit www.imats.net.

The Amsterdam-based ICCA releases an annual report ranking cities according to the number of international meetings hosted in the previous year. Vancouver hosted 55 international meetings in 2011, placing first in North America and 35th overall. The distinction reflects Vancouver’s attractiveness to planners and delegates both in North America and internationally, with the city outranking major meetings destinations like Washington, Tokyo and Mexico City. ICCA’s report is distributed to more than 6,000 meeting planners and suppliers worldwide, assisting them in identifying premier destinations for future events.

“The distinction speaks to the strength of Vancouver’s reputation as a leading destination for North American and international meetings,” said the Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation. “Conventions generate significant economic spinoffs for the city and province, and the efforts by the Vancouver Convention Centre, Tourism Vancouver and their hospitality partners to attract these major events should be commended.”

ICCA’s ranking showcases the strength of Vancouver’s conference and travel services, along with the tourism industry’s collective efforts to promote the city as a global meetings destination.

“With an expanded, world-class facility coupled with the awareness generated by the 2010 Olympic Games, Vancouver’s appeal as a convention destination is stronger than ever,” said Claire Smith, vice president of Sales and Marketing at the Vancouver Convention Centre. “Over the past year, we have hosted an unprecedented number of meetings and conventions representing an array of industries. Along with our partners, we are focused on delivering exceptional experiences, ensuring we are able to capitalize on future opportunities to bring these conventions back to Vancouver.”

“We are extremely pleased that Vancouver has once again been recognized as one of the world’s leading meetings destinations,” said Richard Yore, director of Sales, Meetings and Conventions for Tourism Vancouver. “We like to say the city sells itself, but in reality there’s a lot of work that goes into researching, attracting and planning national and international conferences. It’s gratifying to know the efforts of our tourism partners and local hosts are being recognized by organizations, meeting planners and delegates.”

Tourism Vancouver’s focus is on building exceptional customer relationships with meeting planners, travel influencers, travel media and independent tourists. The Meeting and Convention Sales and Service team actively promotes Vancouver worldwide as a premiere event destination and services hundreds of meetings each year. Through the successful Be A Host program, the bureau also identifies and supports the meeting bids of locally-based members of national and international associations. Tourism Vancouver’s “service edge” strives to deliver the best combination of customer sales, service and destination value anywhere in the world.

Located on the downtown waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop, the Vancouver Convention Centre’s two connected buildings feature 466,500 ft2 (43,340 m2) of flexible function space. As the world’s first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certified convention centre, the facility is committed to environmental sustainability as well as unparalleled service, technology offerings and culinary excellence. Recognized globally, the Centre is the only two-time winner of the International Association of Congress Centres’ (AIPC) APEX award for “World’s Best Convention Centre”, and the recipient of the AIPC 2011 Innovation Award and International Association of Venue Managers’ 2011 Venue Excellence Award.

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Media contacts:

Sonu Purhar
Travel Media Relations Specialist, International & Trade
Tourism Vancouver
Ph: 604.631.2873
Email: spurhar@tourismvancouver.com

Jinny Wu
Communications Manager
Vancouver Convention Centre
Ph: 604.647.7353
Email: jwu@vancouverconventioncentre.com

We are currently seeking motivated, service-oriented individuals to join the Stewarding department in on call Kitchen Steward positions for Graveyard shifts.

General responsibilities include:

• Cleaning all kitchen equipment and the kitchen itself, working closely with the chefs and cooks to maintain cleanliness.
• Ensuring the kitchen has sufficient stocks of clean utensils and equipment for service.
• Assisting with dish-outs.
• Expediting food for functions.
• Ensuring that there is an adequate inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Disposing of all waste and recycling according to the criteria of our recycling program.
• Ensuring the dishwashers are working properly, and are being maintained and cleaned properly.
• Working within Food Safe preparation standards and procedures.
• Working within WorkSafe B.C. standards concerning the use of chemicals, and other physical hazards in the workplace.
• Working with manufacturer’s guidelines for cleaning dangerous equipment.
• Modeling the Vancouver Convention Centre Service Standards.

Key requirements:

• Previous experience in a fast paced food service environment preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, have a positive attitude and work well within a team environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change, and work calmly and efficiently in a high-volume capacity when necessary.
• Strong verbal English skills in order to communicate with team members and for safety within the kitchen. Written English proficiency to read and understand manufacturer’s equipment manuals and Material Safety Data Sheets, as well as Event Orders.
• Available to work weekdays or weekends after 10 p.m. (we are flexible with start times).
• Strong physical health and fitness, as the position involves the moving of heavy objects, some lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling of heavy equipment, manual cleaning, and long stretches of time standing and walking.
• WHMIS training and Food Safe Level 1 preferred.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

At the Vancouver Convention Centre, preparing first-class food and beverages for our guests is a key part of who we are. If you believe you have the skills, experience and service excellence focus we are looking for, please submit your resume and cover letter to hrcp@vancouverconventioncentre.com, with Kitchen Steward Graveyard in the email subject. Please note only, short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We are currently seeking a motivated, service-oriented individual to join the Stewarding department in a part-time, on call Cafeteria Attendant position, to work in Crew’s Nest (our staff cafeteria).

General responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the cafeteria service area is cleaned properly with the appropriate cleaning products on a daily basis.
• Serving items offered in our cafeteria, including salads, soups, main courses and desserts.
• Ensuring that all catering equipment used in service is in a safe, clean condition, and working properly.
• Expediting food to the cafeteria.
• Ensuring that there is enough service ware, condiments and other supplies for each service period.
• Removing dirty dishes, pans and utensils to the dish room, and wiping down tables.
• Reviewing order sheets on a daily basis to determine the numbers expected for service.
• Ensuring the disposal of all waste and recycling according to the criteria of our recycling program.
• Ensuring that catering equipment such as fridges, steam tables and hot boxes are holding menu items at the correct temperatures, and these temperatures are being logged during service.
• Working within our Food Safe and Sanitation Plan.
• Working within WorkSafe B.C. standards concerning the use of chemicals, and other physical hazards in the workplace.
• Modeling the Vancouver Convention Centre Service Standards.
• Between service periods, the attendant is expected to work in the dish room washing dishes.

Key requirements:

• Previous experience in a fast paced food service environment preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, have a positive attitude and work well within a team environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change, and work calmly and efficiently in a high-volume capacity when necessary.
• Strong verbal English skills in order to communicate with customers and colleagues. Written English proficiency to read and understand our Food Safety Plan.
• Available to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Strong physical health and fitness, as the position involves the moving of heavy objects, some lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling of heavy equipment, manual cleaning, and long stretches of time standing and walking.
• WHMIS training and Food Safe Level 1 preferred.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

At the Vancouver Convention Centre, preparing first-class food and beverages for our guests is a key part of who we are. If you believe you have the skills, experience and service excellence focus we are looking for, please submit your resume and cover letter to
hrcp@vancouverconventioncentre.com, with Cafeteria Attendant in the email subject. Please note only, short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Labour Heritage Centre at the Vancouver Convention Centre recognizes and celebrates the workers of British Columbia. To tour the Labour Heritage Centre project, please send your request to LHCtours@vancouverconventioncentre.com. For more information, please visit www.labourheritagecentre.ca/projects.

For more details: www.actcommunity.net/michelle&carol or register online: www.actcommunity.net/register.

This one-day event continues on success of the 17th annual Vancouver Real Estate Forum held April 11, 2012. Forum delegates will want to attend this secondary conference to gain full benefits from a program of engaging leasing experts and professionals. The Leasing Conference focus will centre on strategies, issues, practices and trends in real estate leasing for the office, industrial and retail markets.

Executives and managers responsible for organizations’ leasing policies and plans as well as their employees who focus on the leasing process as it relates to ICI markets should attend. Brokers, property, facility and asset managers from the public and private sectors will gather integral information on office, Industrial and retail space, buildings and property, as well as assist delegates with planning for the coming year.

The registration fee can accommodate virtually any budget when compared to similar real estate conferences.

We look forward to seeing you at this outstanding educational conference.

For more information, please visit www.realestateforums.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Vanessa Woznow at woznow@ica.bc.ca.

For more information, please visit www.ica.bc.ca.