TIAC Talk: October 29 2019

WELCOME

As the national voice of tourism, we bring our readers the latest news, data and trends impacting Canadian businesses.

Advocating for tourism, in Ottawa and throughout Canada, the TIAC team keeps a busy outreach agenda, from which each edition of TIAC Talk brings you the latest updates. Enjoy the issue!

- Charlotte Bell, TIAC President and CEO

TIAC WELCOMES FEDERAL POLITICIANS BACK TO OTTAWA

“After a long election period this fall, TIAC looks forward to welcoming returning and new MPs to Ottawa.” Stated Charlotte, “With a minority government in place, we look forward to cooperating with all parties to ensure tourism voices are heard.”

PUBLICATIONS

T RAVEL ECONOMY SERIES

TIAC is excited to present the latest edition of its ‘Travel Economy Series’, highlighting information about some of Canada’s top target markets and industry sub-sectors. This eighth edition focuses on – WOMEN & TOURISM.

ADVOCACY

NRTT & TIAC WORKING TOGETHER ON BEHALF OF TOURISM

This fall, in addition to TIAC’s VoteTourism.ca campaign, TIAC participated in election advocacy efforts with other industry associations in the National Roundtable on Travel and Tourism (NRTT).

CHARLOTTE BELL SPEAKS ON INTEGRATION OF PARKS AND TOURISM

On October 7th, TIAC President & CEO Charlotte Bell presented at the first Canadian Parks Conference in Quebec City, Quebec. This presentation covered an overview of TIAC’s purpose and priorities, TIAC’s role in fostering industry partnerships, and looking to inspire strategic parks tourism collaboration in ways that grow visitor opportunities and support for parks.

TIAC ATTENDS CANADIAN PARKS CONFERENCE

Held in Quebec City from October 7 to 10, 2019, the conference brought together stakeholders from Canada to dissect the lessons learned from the latest successes and new approaches to urban, regional and national parks development.

TESTIMONIALS

“Being a TIAC member has many values: unparalleled networking opportunities provides a national perspective on tourism, and advocacy for the industry we all love.”

Brett Soberg, Owner / Operator, Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Tours

“Joining TIAC is valuable because our voice is stronger together. We and our stakeholders benefit with tourism's increased recognition as an economic growth driver!”

Jace Anderson, Executive Director, Tourism Medicine Hat