Official Airline of the Tourism
Industry Association of Canada
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Montreal, QC
April 24 - 27, 2016
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Tourism Week
Locations TBA
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Montreal, QC
October 16 - 20, 2016
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Gatineau, QC
November 28 - 29, 2016
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Promote your business or organization, your photo could be in our next TIAC Talk.
Submit your image today to jodacre@tiac.travel.
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TIAC would like to welcome our new members who joined in December 2015:
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Any questions, concerns or feedback? Please contact:
Jessica O'Dacre
Communications Coordinator
Tourism Industry Association of Canada
p: 613.688.1468
i: www.tiac.travel
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Tourism Industry Priorities
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Priorities to focus on for 2016
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If Canada's travel and tourism industry is to reach its full potential as an economic driver of growth and job creation, federal leadership is needed to move forward on a National Tourism Accord. Here are some of the challenges TIAC would like to see a national accord focus on:
- Canada's inadequate international marketing budget is seriously reducing the ability to generate demand in key markets;
- Although there has been some progress, accessibility of travel visas is still a major hinderance for potential incoming tourists;
- The tourism industry is currently experiencing a significant labour shortage, particularly in Western provinces;
- Canadian tourism experiences need reliable investment in product development in order to stand out in a competitive global travel market.
TIAC has set forth a series of recommendations to government to help the industry overcome these challenges. Tourism has always been a stable driver of the Canadian economy yet its potential remains largely untapped due to the barriers mentioned here. Read more about these challenges and TIAC's recommendations to government by clicking here.
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New Appointments in Tourism
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Recent Ministerial Tourism Appointments
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Alberta's new Minister of Culture and Tourism, Ricardo Miranda, was sworn in on February 2nd. We look forward to working with the minister on the challenges western provinces face, including labour shortages and funding for international marketing.
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Julie Boulet, the MNA for Laviolette, was sworn in on January 28 as Quebec's new Minister of Tourism. TIAC is eager to collaborate with her on several industry priorities and challenges. Congratulations to Minister Boulet!
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In December, Premier for the Northwest Territories, Bob McLeod, was named Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment. TIAC looks forward to working with Premier McLeod on growing northern tourism opportunities through marketing and product development. |
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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Effective in March
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Take Advantage of Voluntary Enrolment Before March 16, 2016
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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a new Canadian visa entry requirement for travellers from countries that currently do not need a visa for entry (US citizens excluded).
A voluntary enrolment period for eTA was introduced in August 2015, as a way of avoiding possible issues at Canadian borders. The requirement will be mandatory as of March 16, 2016. Be sure to take the time to inform your customers of the change throughout the remainder of the voluntary enrollment period which continues until March 15, 2016.
TIAC is keeping in close contact with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and will continue to update members through our TIAC Talk newsletter and our website.
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Sponsorship Opportunities That Deliver!
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Opportunities Available at RVC 2016
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Rendez-vous Canada 2016 takes place April 24-27 in Montréal and this year's sponsorship program offers you the most dynamic platform to position your brand to a targeted audience of over 420 nominated, hosted global buyers and more than 525 travel and tourism organizations from every province and territory in Canada.
In addition to tried and true options, we have introduced 11 new opportunities for 2016 including some favorite ones from prior years. With more than thirty impactful and creative ways to develop a relationship and connect wth over 1,500 current and potential buyers, you won't want to miss out. Call today!
Sponsorships are sold on a "first come, first-served" basis.
Call Jenn Taylor at 902-698-0984 or email jtaylor@tiac.travel, to explore how you can maximize your investment and presence in Montréal!
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TIAC Member Benefits at RVC 2016
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Save Big by Becoming a Member
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Did you know... TIAC Members save $400 on a half booth, $800 on a full booth and $1,600 on a double booth at Rendez-vous Canada 2016?
Did you know... TIAC membership starts at $395?
Already registered at RVC 2016? Not to worry, we guarantee you a booth rebate if you join TIAC by June 30th.
Plus, TIAC Members will also enjoy the following benefits at RVC 2016:
- TIAC Members' ONLY Buyers reception
- Priority appointment scheduling
- Highlighted placement in RVC directory
- TIAC Member top positioning in online sellers search by buyers.
Plus as a member you enjoy a range of other benefits including:
- SAVE $200 on Tourism Congress delegate registration
- SAVE $100 per category, per nomination of one of fourteen Canadian Tourism Awards
- Plus you will have access to a range of members' specials saving you thousands of dollars on operating your business.
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Tourism HR Looking to Better Grasp Difficulties Facing Tourism Businesses
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Tourism HR Canada (formerly the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council) has released their annual survey for industry partners and stakeholders.
This survey will help Tourism HR focus on our industry's areas of greatest concern. Their aim is to continue to be responsive to the needs in the labour market to ensure that tourism businesses can thrive. The survey is open until February 29, 2016 and results will be posted on Tourism HR's website for information. If you are a member of the Canadian tourism industry, TIAC encourages you to participate in this survey to further understand the changing needs of our industry.
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