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Wearable technology is no longer an innovation to fantasize about; it’s actively shaping how we interact with brands. Before there was the Apple Watch, Disney invested $1 billion in introducing MagicBands to Walt Disney World guests.
I’m proud to say that I’m still a child at heart and I love all things Disney. I experienced the benefits of the MagicBands technology firsthand on my last trip to Walt Disney World.
Montreal is one of my favourite cities to visit, right after New York, so I was excited when a family celebration led me to visit not only Montreal, but Ottawa too. The trip was made complete by good food, unique shopping and fun at the casino. The best part? Walking away a winner from the Michael Jackson: King of Pop slot machine.
We stayed at Le St-Martin Hotel Particulier, which is centrally located in the downtown core. Upon checking in, the front desk representative gave us complimentary cold water bottles, which was a nice bonus after a long trip.
Expedia partnered with the Blue Jays to build an online hub that lets fans easily see when the Jays are playing elsewhere and book a trip to see the away games with just a few clicks. Expedia always encourages customers to book airfare and accommodations together for better deals and baseball games provide a smart opportunity for them to engage travellers.
Their latest ads, which were produced by Grip, feature the team’s cute mascot Ace. ‘Wake Up Call’ has a funny front desk attendant who shouts bird noises into the phone to wake up Ace and in ‘Passport,’ we see Ace going through security with a suitcase that only looks big enough to fit his shoes.
Disney’s Carousel of Progress
Instead of spending time at one company or school, I had a choose-your-own-adventure style ‘gap year’ that echoed the name of Neil Patrick Harris’ autobiography. After studying personal branding, career development and digital marketing, I crammed several unique experiences into a challenging year that changed my perspective of the global economy. The ‘work hard, play hard’ mantra came to life and thankfully I reaped rewards along the way.
December is a month of reflection. Publishers encourage readers to start making lists of resolutions. Employees carve out more time to spend with loved ones. There’s suddenly an increased pressure to not only shop but also think about our past and establish goals for the future.
As Jeanne Beker discusses in Globe Style Advisor, escaping concrete jungles for rustic destinations can do wonders. Evidently, the article inspired me more than I realized. It gave me the urge to relax in an unfamiliar Canadian city and eliminate other destinations that would allow me to kick back in a warmer climate. Shortly after reading her advice, I booked a flight to Edmonton, Alberta.