Business View Magazine | July 2019

162 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JULY 2019 T he Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (CTCC) has positioned itself to maintain a competitive edge in an environment of change. According to Kurby Court, the facility’s Vice President of Experience, keeping abreast of the current needs and wants of today’s customer is an essential part of staying relevant and vital in a dynamic business climate. “The market is shifting,” observes Court. “We’re going from having the typical box-style convention centre to the customer wanting these unique experiences. So, gone are the days of having just a blank canvas for the convener to come into and paint the way they want to paint it. Now, the convener’s desire is to have it pre-packaged, customized, personalized, and to have it offer very unique and different experiences for the duration of the event.” Situated in the heart of downtown Calgary, Alberta, the Calgary TELUS Convention AT A GLANCE THE CALGARY TELUS CONVENTION CENTRE WHAT: Canada’s first purpose-built, full-service convention centre WHERE: Calgary, Alberta WEBSITE: www.calgary-convention.com