Practical Solutions and Cross-Sector Collaboration Key to Tourism’s Success
Tourism is often of as a mix of its key sectors: lodging, transportation, food, entertainment, and attractions. However, the true power of tourism lies in how these components work together, creating experiences that are far more impactful—and...
TIAC’s new boss on a mission, sets a new course for the association
Be unified. Be noticed. Be the solution: TIAC CEO sets new course Four years ago, TIAC’s new CEO, Sebastien Benedict wanted to take a break from his policy and strategic planning work for the government of Canada. That temporary break has...
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Sébastien Benedict named new president and CEO of TIAC
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s (TIAC) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Sébastien Benedict as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the association. Benedict’s appointment is effective Oct. 20,...
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Ontario travel trends revealed ahead of National Tourism Week
As National Tourism Week (April 7-11, 2025) approaches, Destination Ontario is celebrating the power of travel with fresh insights into how Ontarians are exploring their province. According to a new survey conducted by Context Research Group...
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TIAC calls on federal election candidates to prioritize tourism
Those with a stake in this country's tourist trade are being urged by TIAC to reach out to federal election candidates, telling them of the importance of tourism to the national economy and the challenges before it. TIAC CEO Beth Potter...
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Tariff reaction: “Travel is now at risk”
As Canadians digest the impact of U.S. tariffs and Canada’s response – which along with retaliatory tariffs also includes the filing of dispute resolution claims at the World Tourism Organization (WTO) and through USMCA – industry...
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Olympic gold medalist Jon Montgomery keynotes TIAC Congress
A gold medal glitter was added to the opening keynote presentations at the recent TIAC Tourism Congress in Vancouver, when Winter Olympic medalist Jon Montgomery took the stage. He addressed nearly 500 attendees at the Congress, held at the...
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TIAC, Destination Canada Search For Solutions
A strongly worded call for federal government funding to support Canada’s travel and tourism industries during the COVID-19 virus crisis was announced by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) last week. During a webinar by...
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