May 26–29, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Destination Canada and TIAC are excited to welcome you back to Canada’s largest city. For next year’s edition, we have some exciting updates to the event to share with you so read on for just some of the new and improved elements of Canada’s largest international travel trade show.
What's New
You spoke, we listened!
Based on feedback provided by both Sellers and Buyers in the Rendez-vous Canada 2025 post-event surveys, we are making some changes and updates to this year’s event:
Appointments will now be shortened to 10 minutes. This will allow for more meetings, increase efficiency, and give us the flexibility to adjust the timing of the event in the future.
Improved appointment technology, including a MyLeads portal to the MyRVC app, allowing you to immediately access a delegate’s contact details, thereby eliminating the need for a manual exchange.
The marketplace floor will include a national Canada zone, with a joint presence from TIAC, ITAC, and Destination Canada.
More details in upcoming newsletters!
Introducing the Export READI Assessment Criteria
As part of the approval process for participation in Rendez-vous Canada, all invited Sellers will be required to complete the Export READI™ Assessment.
This is a new step in the RVC registration process that will become a key part of ensuring that all RVC sellers meet a consistent national standard of market readiness expected by our international Buyers. The assessment provides a clear set of criteria to help businesses evaluate their market readiness, strengthen their international positioning, and align with buyer expectations.
By completing this assessment, you are helping us to respond to those concerns and:
Strengthen buyer confidence in the quality of Canadian tourism businesses who attend RVC.
Align with a Canada-wide standard that complements existing provincial and territorial training programs.
Enhance the reputation of RVC as the premier international marketplace for Canadian tourism.
Successful completion will confirm eligibility to register for RVC 2026 and ensure our marketplace continues to deliver high-value, export-ready connections.
Official RVC 2026 Hotels Open November 12
We’re pleased to share that official RVC 2026 hotels will open for booking on November 12. All booking links can be found under the “Where to Stay” section of the RVC website. To receive the negotiated rates and benefits, please book only through these official links.
Kindly note that RVC is not responsible for guestrooms booked outside the official hotel block.
From Our Hosts
Destination Toronto and Destination Ontario are honoured to welcome the world to Rendez-vous Canada 2026.
In Toronto, the energy is electric—a city where hundreds of cultures create together, where bold ideas ignite, and where every street corner tells a story. Canada’s most connected city is also its most diverse, a place that inspires belonging and sparks imagination. Beyond the city skyline, Ontario opens wide with breathtaking beauty—shimmering lakes, vibrant towns, and natural wonders that invite reflection and adventure. Here, Indigenous traditions, diverse cultural influences, artistic expression, and warm hospitality create experiences that stay with you long after you’ve returned home. Together, Toronto and Ontario promise to stir your heart, awaken your senses, and connect you to the very spirit of Canada.
