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Only 16 Days until Canada’s Tourism Leadership Summit – Register Today!
The 2009 edition of Canada’s Tourism Leadership Summit in Saint John, NB is fast approaching. With a full and compelling program of speakers and events, this year’s Summit promises to be one of the best ever!
Your registration for the Summit includes admissions to all of the plenary sessions, featuring topics such as the tourism impact of the forthcoming Winter Olympics, Canada’s tourism competitiveness issues, consumer and industry trends, and public private-partnerships that work!
Registration also includes tickets to the Gala of the National Awards for Tourism Excellence, presented by the Globe and Mail. This celebration of the best that Canada’s tourism sector has to offer is always a highlight of the year!
Members can also take part in TIAC’s Annual General Meeting, and the always-popular Bearpit Session, a frank and lively discussion which allows you to share the issues and challenges that affect you and your organization.
For more information on the program, the exciting lineup of insightful speakers, and registration, visit the Summit page on the TIAC website, or contact:
Jennifer Taylor, Events Manager at jtaylor@tiac.travel or 902-698-0984, or Lisa Griffin, Event Coordinator at lgriffin@tiac.travel or 613-688-1468. |
New Online Ticket Delivers the PhoCusWright Conference to Your Desktop – Special Rate for TIAC Members
Experience the best speakers, the most crucial topics and the biggest innovations…all from your home or office. The new social media interface for The PhoCusWright Conference (Orlando, Florida USA on November 17 – 20, 2009) enables you to watch the conference real-time, interact with the audience and online attendees worldwide, and review archived presentations.
Viewers experience The PhoCusWright Conference within a unique, socially interactive environment. The Online Ticket leverages the vast Twitter network and allows participation and discussion with other online viewers, attendees in Orlando and the speakers on Center Stage. All streaming video is available on-demand for 60 days allowing Online Ticket viewers and conference attendees to review content and never miss a session.
As a special promotion, TIAC members can save $50 on individual registrations and $300 on enterprise registrations. When registering for the Online Ticket, simply enter “TIAC” (case sensitive) in the ID Code box to receive this exclusive TIAC discount.
For more information on how to register for this innovative service, visit www.phocuswright.com/the_phocuswright_conference_streaming_interface |
| Mexican Embassy invites TIAC members to exhibit at trade fair; participants to be compensated for travel & meal expenses
The Embassy of Mexico in Ottawa is inviting TIAC Members to participate in the 4th ‘Laguna Exporta 2009’ International Business Meeting on November 19 and 20 in the city of Torreón, Coahuila. This event will gather together Mexican business leaders and international purchasers under a roundtable format where participants can describe their exportable supplies and trade needs.
Laguna Exporta is hosted by Centro Pymexporta Laguna, A.C., a Foreign Promotion Agency from Mexico’s metropolitan area of Comarca Lagunera. Centro Pymexporta Laguna, A.C. will offer support to a representative of the companies by covering 70% of the airfare and lodging costs, and reimbursing 100% of substantiated food costs.
For more information, please view the introductory slide show presentation by clicking here. |
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The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is Canada’s national marketing organization, leading marketing efforts with our partners in 12 countries. The CTC inspires visitors to jump on an airplane or hop in their cars and explore our incredible country, any time of year.
Working in collaboration with the tourism industry and the governments of Canada, the provinces and the territories, the CTC positions Canada as a place where travellers can create unique and extraordinary personal experiences.
Tourism businesses need to make every resource count and clearly focus on what can set them apart from the competition. They can help give you an edge by providing resources that will help you leverage Canada’s highly successful tourism brand. Stay current by subscribing to CTC News for daily updates on CTC research & statistics, marketing programs, tourism issues, industry trends and more.
Subscribe to CTC News today at www.canada.travel/news. For more information, please contact Kelly Laver at Laver.Kelly@ctc-cct.ca. |
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