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Metro Toronto Convention Centre To Host World's Largest Meeting of Neurologists
Last month, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) hosted the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The AAN Annual Meeting is the world's largest gathering of international neurologists with more than 10,000 attendees and over 2,300 scientific presentations on brain research. "As the fourth largest medical community in North America, we are thrilled to be able to bring the AAN Annual Meeting to the great city of Toronto," said Christine E. Phelps, deputy executive director of the American Academy of Neurology. "Toronto's culture, tourist attractions, restaurants, hotels and medical community make the city an ideal destination for our Annual Meeting attendees." In recognition of the AAN Annual Meeting and the efforts of the AAN Foundation, a Toronto mayoral proclamation was issued declaring the week of April 11th as "Stop Brain Disorders Week" in the city of Toronto, and there was a special lighting of Toronto's CN Tower on Sunday, April 11, 2010. "Stop Brain Disorders Week" aimed to help the American Academy of Neurology Foundation raise awareness about the vital need for more research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain disorders, which currently affect one in six people worldwide. Common brain disorders include Alzheimer's disease, stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, autism and brain cancer. Donations to the AAN Foundation can be made at www.buyabrain.org. "We are thrilled to host an international event of such positive medical impact involving neurologic disorders. The AAN Annual Meeting is significant in the future practice of medicine in the world," said Barry Smith, president & CEO of the MTCC. This event also had a positive impact on the local economy of over $17 million from delegate spending. Toronto is the fourth-largest medical community in North America, with 100 hospitals and research institutions as well as providers of pharmaceutical products, medical devices and technology, diagnostic labs, health care services, IT systems and hospital supplies. About the AAN The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 22,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. For more information about the American Academy of Neurology and the AAN Foundation, visit www.aan.com. About the MTCC The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is Canada's No.1 convention and trade show facility. Since its opening in 1984, the MTCC has hosted approximately 15,000 events and entertained over 40 million guests. For further information, please visit www.mtccc.com. Renowned for its stunning views and highly touted accommodations, Pan Pacific Vancouver is celebrating the 1st anniversary of the hotel’s beautiful Pacific Club Floor by offering the four night Pacific Club Anniversary offer, which includes a complimentary upgrade to the exclusive accommodations for those that book four nights or more nights at the best available rate. Value of this offer is up to $589 per night. Located on the 23rd floor, the new Pacific Club Floor boasts 32 rooms and 13 Suites refurbished rooms and specialty suites. Some of the guest room highlights include: Clean, contemporary design and furnishings with cream leather armchairs, birds eye maple interiors and black marble details Spectacular views of the Harbour, Stanley Park and North Shore Mountains Digital thermostats for individual comfort and control Contemporary white linens by Anichini with 300 count Egyptian cotton Large white, leather-style headboards King size beds or two double beds with plush pillows Lighted make-up mirrors, digital bathroom scales, hair dryers and plush bathrobes iHome docking stations Complimentary wired Internet service L’Occitane bathroom amenities Refreshment centre Entertainment and work stations: 42” LCD TV’s, in-room movies, two line speaker phone, large desk with inlaid leather blotters, data-ports with high-speed Internet access and ergonomic desk chair Pacific Club Floor Benefits: Private check –in/-out service VIP Concierge Service Deluxe West Coast Continental breakfast with two hot items, served daily from 6:30 - 10:00 a.m. (7:00-11:00 a.m. on weekends) Complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, served daily from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Honor Bar Service available from Noon – 9:30 p.m., daily In-room dining menu, available for service to the lounge Complimentary wireless Internet, fax service and individual work areas 60” high definition plasma TV Selection of local and international newspapers and magazines Complimentary morning paper, delivered to the guest room Complimentary use of Pacific Club Lounge Complimentary local and 800 phone calls Complimentary fitness club access Complimentary wired Internet service Evening turn-down service Two-hour complimentary use of eight person boardroom, based on availability. For enquiries and assistance with making your reservation, please contact a reservations specialist at Pan Pacific Vancouver direct: USA - (800) 937-1515; Canada – (800) 663-1515; Mexico – (800) 514-9086.

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Metro Toronto Convention Centre To Host World's Largest Meeting of Neurologists

Last month, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) hosted the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The AAN Annual Meeting is the world's largest gathering of international neurologists with more than 10,000 attendees and over 2,300 scientific presentations on brain research. "As the fourth largest medical community in North America, we are thrilled to be able to bring the AAN Annual Meeting to the great city of Toronto," said Christine E. Phelps, deputy executive director of the American Academy of Neurology. "Toronto's culture, tourist attractions, restaurants, hotels and medical community make the city an ideal destination for our Annual Meeting attendees."

In recognition of the AAN Annual Meeting and the efforts of the AAN Foundation, a Toronto mayoral proclamation was issued declaring the week of April 11th as "Stop Brain Disorders Week" in the city of Toronto, and there was a special lighting of Toronto's CN Tower on Sunday, April 11, 2010. "Stop Brain Disorders Week" aimed to help the American Academy of Neurology Foundation raise awareness about the vital need for more research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain disorders, which currently affect one in six people worldwide. Common brain disorders include Alzheimer's disease, stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, autism and brain cancer. Donations to the AAN Foundation can be made at www.buyabrain.org.

"We are thrilled to host an international event of such positive medical impact involving neurologic disorders. The AAN Annual Meeting is significant in the future practice of medicine in the world," said Barry Smith, president & CEO of the MTCC. This event also had a positive impact on the local economy of over $17 million from delegate spending. Toronto is the fourth-largest medical community in North America, with 100 hospitals and research institutions as well as providers of pharmaceutical products, medical devices and technology, diagnostic labs, health care services, IT systems and hospital supplies.

About the AAN
The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 22,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. For more information about the American Academy of Neurology and the AAN Foundation, visit www.aan.com.

About the MTCC
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is Canada's No.1 convention and trade show facility. Since its opening in 1984, the MTCC has hosted approximately 15,000 events and entertained over 40 million guests. For further information, please visit www.mtccc.com.

Renowned for its stunning views and highly touted accommodations, Pan Pacific Vancouver is celebrating the 1st anniversary of the hotel’s beautiful Pacific Club Floor by offering the four night Pacific Club Anniversary offer, which includes a complimentary upgrade to the exclusive accommodations for those that book four nights or more nights at the best available rate. Value of this offer is up to $589 per night. Located on the 23rd floor, the new Pacific Club Floor boasts 32 rooms and 13 Suites refurbished rooms and specialty suites. Some of the guest room highlights include:

Clean, contemporary design and furnishings with cream leather armchairs, birds eye maple interiors and black marble details
Spectacular views of the Harbour, Stanley Park and North Shore Mountains
Digital thermostats for individual comfort and control
Contemporary white linens by Anichini with 300 count Egyptian cotton
Large white, leather-style headboards
King size beds or two double beds with plush pillows
Lighted make-up mirrors, digital bathroom scales, hair dryers and plush bathrobes
iHome docking stations
Complimentary wired Internet service
L’Occitane bathroom amenities
Refreshment centre
Entertainment and work stations: 42” LCD TV’s, in-room movies, two line speaker phone, large desk with inlaid leather blotters, data-ports with high-speed Internet access and ergonomic desk chair
Pacific Club Floor Benefits:
Private check –in/-out service
VIP Concierge Service
Deluxe West Coast Continental breakfast with two hot items, served daily from 6:30 - 10:00 a.m. (7:00-11:00 a.m. on weekends)
Complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, served daily from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Honor Bar Service available from Noon – 9:30 p.m., daily
In-room dining menu, available for service to the lounge
Complimentary wireless Internet, fax service and individual work areas
60” high definition plasma TV
Selection of local and international newspapers and magazines
Complimentary morning paper, delivered to the guest room
Complimentary use of Pacific Club Lounge
Complimentary local and 800 phone calls
Complimentary fitness club access
Complimentary wired Internet service
Evening turn-down service

Two-hour complimentary use of eight person boardroom, based on availability. For enquiries and assistance with making your reservation, please contact a reservations specialist at Pan Pacific Vancouver direct: USA - (800) 937-1515; Canada – (800) 663-1515; Mexico – (800) 514-9086.