This month,
the National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place, Toronto will welcome
His Holiness Pope John Paul II for the celebration of World Youth
Day 2002. As Headquarters for this international youth conference
and festival, The National Trade Centre has transformed its multi-functional
exhibition space into a sanctified setting for young people from
around the world for their pilgrimage to see the Pope.
“It is a rare privilege to host World Youth Day 2002 –
Toronto will offer a warm and hospitable welcome to all delegates
and the tranquil waterfront location of the National Trade Centre
will be the perfect setting for this significant religious festival”,
said Ernest Vincent, General Manager of The National Trade Centre.
Over 250,000 attendees will attend the gathering, increasing this
year’s attendance to Exhibition Place to an expected 5 million
visitors. The sheer volume and cultural diversity of attendees qualify
World Youth Day 2002 as an event phenomenon – a once in a
lifetime experience.
The National Trade Centre is professionally managed by O&Y/SMG
Canada, a Canadian company offering management services to convention
and trade centres, arenas, stadiums and theatre across the country.
O&Y/SMG Canada is a partnership between O&Y Properties Inc.
of Toronto, and SMG of Philadelphia, a leader in the United States
in the professional management of 143 first-class trade and convention
centres, arenas, stadiums and theatres. |
