Rendez-vous Canada 2026 is in full swing! Judging from the energy on display throughout the Marketplace yesterday, we would say it was a resounding success. And Day 2 promises more of the same! Don’t forget to use your Rendez-vous Canada app for all your scheduling and communication needs. It’s where you will find the contact information of all the delegates on your agenda, plus floorplans, directions, and much more. And, as always, before you head out this morning…
Here is today’s shuttle schedule for the Convention Centre, as well as the schedule for tonight’s reception at the Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park), which will run to/from all host hotels.
Thursday, May 28
Chelsea Hotel
● Shuttles to the MTCC North Building
Every 15 minutes 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
● Shuttles to Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) (Host Night Reception)
Every 15 minutes 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
MTCC North Building
● Shuttles to the Chelsea Hotel
Every 10 minutes 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
● Shuttles from ROM
Every 15 minutes 9:00 PM – 10:15 PM
Hyatt Regency Hotel
● Shuttles to ROM
Every 30 minutes 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
● Shuttles from ROM
Every 30 minutes 9:00 PM – 10:15 PM
Royal York Hotel
● Shuttles to ROM
Every 15 minutes 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
● Shuttles from ROM
Every 15 minutes 9:00 PM – 10:15 PM
Hilton Hotel
● Shuttles to ROM
Every 30 minutes 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
● Shuttles from ROM
Every 30 minutes 9:00 PM – 10:15 PM
Marriott City Centre Hotel
● Shuttles to ROM
Every 30 minutes 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
● Shuttles from ROM
Every 30 minutes 9:00 PM – 10:15 PM
Westin Hotel
● Shuttles to ROM
Every 30 minutes 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
● Shuttles from ROM
Every 30 minutes 9:00 PM – 10:15 PM
For more shuttle listings, please visit the Rendez-vous Canada website or consult the Rendez-vous Canada app.
In an engaging first day of demos and conversations yesterday, industry partners saw firsthand how this new suite of AI-powered tools, layered into the Canadian Tourism Data Collective, can help turn trusted Canadian tourism data into more confident, rewarding business decisions.
Come try Aurora Search which lets you ask questions in plain language and get clear answers grounded in trusted tourism data. No more digging through reports.
And test the Traveller Twin , which transforms Destination Canada’s Traveller Segmentation Program into an interactive, AI-powered interface that brings your best guests to life. Ask questions about audience motivations, behaviours, and preferences, and their likely response to campaigns, products or experiences, and get clear answers to inform smart business decisions
Using insights from the Traveller Twin, Explore Edmonton pivoted its Northern Lights campaign strategy, ultimately reaching more than 43 million people and driving nearly 1.83 million website sessions.
Have a success story of your own? Destination Canada is gathering real-world examples and testimonials to showcase the impact of Data Collective tools across the sector and boost visibility for organizations and regions like yours.
Visit the Canada Hub to speak with the team, see live Aurora AI demos, and discover how these tools can support your growth!
The Spotlight Sessions are drawing strong interest at the Canada Hub as attendees look for practical ways to use AI and data to grow their businesses and stay competitive.
Join us on day two and walk away with actionable strategies to help you get more value from Destination Canada’s AI and data tools.
Sessions include:
From SEO to GEO: Winning in the Age of AI Search: In this session, you’ll gain practical tips and actionable strategies to keep your content visible, accurate, and competitive in an increasingly AI-driven search landscape.
From Questions to Insights: Mastering Destination Canada's Traveller Twin: In this session you’ll learn how to prompt effectively to gain powerful business insights that will help you better understand and reach your target guests.
Multiple sessions per day, no registration needed. See schedule and details.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of today’s action. For a more detailed look at today’s schedule, please visit the Rendez-vous Canada website or consult the Rendez-vous Canada app.
Luncheon sponsored by Air Canada 12 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall C
Put your networking in the marketplace on hold and enjoy the wonderful meal and presentation, courtesy of today’s sponsor, Air Canada.
Join us in Exhibit Hall C to enjoy a sit-down meal and engage in casual conversation with those delegates you met this morning. Please note: The Marketplace floor will be closed during lunch.
Host Night Reception 7 p.m.–10 p.m.
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) | 100 Queen’s Park
Experience Toronto after dark at Electric Nights, an immersive evening inspired by the city’s vibrant culture, music, and culinary scene.
Enjoy global street food, cocktails, live entertainment, and a fun, dance-party atmosphere as we celebrate together with our Rendez-vous Canada hosts.
What did you get up to with your free night? Share your pics on social media and use #RendezvousCanada2026 to let us know!
Meanwhile, here is a collection of photos of all the happenings from the Marketplace…
