// T IAC PRESENTS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE
On September 26th, TIAC President and CEO Charlotte Bell presented to the parliamentary Finance Committee to discuss pre-budget priorities for 2019.
// JULY 2018 – INT'L ARRIVALS
How did we fare for international visitors in July vs. July 2017?

// CHINA READINESS
Canada-China Year of Tourism
TIAC is hosting a series of FREE introductory China Ready workshops across Canada for SMEs who want to be ready for this growing market.

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//  SURVEY FOR TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM
This survey, open until Friday October 26 th , is an opportunity for Tourism employers as well as their third-party representatives, to provide feedback about the processing of LMIA applications and the LMIA fee.

//   TIAC TOWN HALLS
TIAC’s Town Hall series continues as Fall is upon us. Town Halls provide a perfect opportunity to share TIAC efforts being made on national tourism issues.

//   LABOUR ISSUES
There’s a chronic labour shortage in Canada’s tourism sector. What can we do?

//   RVC OPPORTUNITIES
Want to position your brand in front of a targeted industry audience at RVC 2019 in Toronto? We have just the right package for you!

//   WORLD TOURISM DAY
September 27 marked the UNWTO’s World Tourism Day (WTD). This year’s theme was "Tourism and the Digital Transformation."

// SOCIAL MEDIA
TIAC's LinkedIn followers are made up of talented professionals from many industries. Here are the top 5:

  1. Leisure, Travel & Tourism 28.13%
  2. Hospitality                        13.99%
  3. Marketing and Advertising 4.74%
  4. Government Administration 3.84%
  5. Higher Education                3.75%
Source: LinkedIn Analytics

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// TESTIMONIALS
“The great thing about being a TIAC member is that they are able to pull together all of the voices of the tourism industry under one umbrella.”

Vito Curalli
Executive Director, Canada, Latin America and International Sales
Hilton Worldwide

“Tourism businesses should join TIAC because TIAC is a truly professional national advocate. I appreciate their efforts to promote the tourism industry in the broader economic marketplace.”

Keith Simmonds
Vice President and General Manager
Great Wolf Lodge

//  WELCOME NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS

Welcome to new and returning TIAC members!

// UPCOMING EVENTS
TIAC's 2018 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.

Tourism Congress
November 27 - 28, 2018
Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel, Gatineau

Mark your calendars and start making plans to join your tourism sector colleagues at the 2018 edition of the Tourism Congress, TIAC’s annual conference that brings together industry leaders, professionals and influencers from coast to coast to coast under one roof.

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

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

CHINA READINESS WORKSHOPS

Vancouver, BC
November 1 2018

Sherbrooke, QC
TBD

Saskatoon, SK
January 22, 2019

Winnipeg, MB
January 24, 2019

Waterloo, ON
February 26, 2019

Deer Lake, NL
March 7, 2019

Charlottetown, PEI
March 27, 2019
INDUSTRY EVENTS

Gatineau, QC
November 27 - 28, 2018

Gatineau, QC
November 28, 2018

Rendez-vous Canada
Toronto, ON
May 28 - 31, 2019

GoMedia Canada
Ottawa, ON
August 11 -14, 2019
TOURISM TOWN HALLS

Charlottetown, PEI
October 25, 2018

Yellowknife, NWT
November 7, 2018
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