What makes a great event space fabulous? A distinctive personality that pops with inspiration!

TSEvents e-news delved into its files to spotlight the following venue gems both in and beyond city limits:

Many of today’s teambuilding programs mine reality television shows for themes and activities that bring groups together for adrenaline-packed, strategy-building, collaborative fun.

Here are a few ways to make popular television energize your workplace:

New, novel and nifty ideas and services:

• * A Force Of Art*

• * Convention Centre Renovates*

• * Get Stylishly Stretchy*

After two seemingly endless years of road demolition and reconstruction, Roncesvalles Avenue emerges revitalized, dazzling with landscaped, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and a slew of new eateries and businesses drawing mega attention to the High Park neighbourhood.

With roots still strongly steeped in Polish community, Roncesvalles Village – or “Roncys” as residents prefer — is a prime destination for event hosting, especially for dine-arounds of its well-established go-tos and welcome newcomers.

As consumers hit marketing overload from an ever-growing barrage of sources and channels, creating traffic-stopping brand awareness for your company, product or event requires fresh, out-of-the box thinking.

Here are a few distinctive ideas guaranteed to put customers hands-on with your message:

New, novel and nifty ideas and services:

• * Must-have Whimsical Decor*

• * Opening Soon: Arcadian Court*

• * Guests Get Styling*

A new year begs for fresh approaches. While developing this year’s events calendar, cast an eye on ideas that inspire, regroup and reward mind, body and soul.

Here are a few sources for invigorating ideas, from venues to activities and gifts, guaranteed to energize a group and reinforce messaging on overall good health:

Predicting trends is an inexact science at the best of times, especially in the event industry where client needs and budget often dictate outcomes. However, there’s always some movement afoot that’s sure to influence events with fresh ideas and looks.

Here are a few event industry trend predictions set to make a difference in 2012:

New, novel and nifty ideas and services:

• * Popular Venue Launches New Look*

• * Game On With Smartphone Event App*

• * Candid Event Photography*