TIAC Talk : March 11 2019

#TourismMatters

// TIAC BUDGET PREPARATION

The March 19 federal budget is fast approaching. Find out why it matters to you.

// 2018 TOURISM IN NUMBERS

The 2018 numbers are in.

// TRAVEL ECONOMY SERIES

TIAC presents our new ‘Travel Economy Series,' highlighting some of Canada's top target markets.

// TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Are you a mid-to-senior level hospitality manager looking to upgrade your skills?

// CANADIAN OUTFITTERS

The Canadian Federation of Outfitter Associations (CFOA) has released the first-ever study on the economics of Canada’s outfitting industry.

// LGBTQ2 MARKET TRAINING

A series of FREE diversity training workshops are happening across Canada to support LGBTQ2 tourism.

// DESTINATION EMPLOYMENT

Find out how a new initiative is helping newcomers to Canada while addressing labour shortages in the tourism sector.

// TIAC MEMBER BENEFITS

TIAC launches a new Online Member Community to let you connect and engage with other members from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

// MEMBER MILESTONE

Chez Dany is celebrating a business milestone!

// CONGRESS VOLUNTEER UPDATE

Here’s a good-news story about a student volunteer from the 2018 TIAC Congress.

// SOCIAL MEDIA

Did you know…

Our Twitter followers are a fun and diverse group (but we knew that!) Here are the top 5 interests of our followers according to Twitter Analytics:

1. Dogs

2. Science news

3. Music festivals and concerts

4. Tech news

5. National parks

Make sure you follow us on Twitter for the latest industry updates!

// TESTIMONIALS

“Tourism Northern Ontario greatly values its membership and relationship with TIAC as it allows TNO to receive information, have input and collaborate on issues and initiatives larger than the region and province.”

David MacLachlan

Executive Director

Tourism Northern Ontario

“The great thing about being a TIAC member is being more informed on Tourism related issues at the federal level. Tourism businesses should join TIAC because they have a lot in common on several issues and the more we are within the same group, the louder our voice.”

Dominic Dugré

President

Canadian Federation of Outfitter Associations

// UPCOMING EVENTS

TIAC's 2019 Tourism Town Hall series is an event partnership between the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Destination Canada and local industry partners.

They provide an opportunity to engage small and medium-sized business owner/operators across Canada to better understand efforts being made on national tourism issues.

TIAC is hosting a series of introductory China Readiness Workshops for Canadian SMEs who are eager to tap into the growing Chinese tourist market.

These must-attend, informative sessions provide plenty of great insights into the Chinese market and has additional one-on-one time built-in to connect with our China Readiness trainer.