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Tourism Industry Association of Canada

Tourism Industry Association of Canada

Non-profit Organizations

Ottawa, Ontario 34,594 followers

National not-for-profit organization representing the full cross-section of Canada's $132.9 billion tourism industry.

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Founded in 1930, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada is the only national organization representing the full cross-section of Canada's $105 billion tourism industry. TIAC's members include air and passenger rail services, airport authorities, local and provincial destination authorities, hotels, attractions and tour operators. TIAC is responsible for representing tourism interests at the national level, and its advocacy work involves promoting and supporting policies, programs and activities that will benefit the sector's growth and development. About our Membership TIAC's membership reflects partnerships among all sectors of the industry, enabling the association to address the full range of issues facing Canadian tourism. TIAC's membership is as diverse as our country itself. We represent: • Over 300 members and thousands of affiliate members from coast to coast to coast • Over 1.6 million Canadians whose jobs depend on the economic activity generated by travel and tourism • Large national and multinational companies as well as small- and medium-sized enterprises • Airports, attractions, concert halls, convention centres, duty-free shops, festivals & events, restaurants & foodservices, arenas, transportation, travel services, travel trades, destination and provincial/territorial marketing organizations, suppliers, travel media, and educational institutions

Website
http://www.tiac-aitc.ca
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Ottawa, Ontario
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1930

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    Destination Northern Ontario and Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario are closely monitoring the evolving wildfire situation in Northwestern Ontario. Several communities remain under evacuation orders, and active wildfires may affect travel in parts of Northwestern Ontario. Visitors planning to travel to the region are encouraged to check current conditions, monitor official wildfire updates, and follow all travel advisories before departing. While many destinations across Northern Ontario remain open and continue to welcome visitors, conditions can change quickly in areas impacted by active wildfires. The impacts of these fires have been significant, with some tourism operators experiencing major losses, including lodges, businesses, and tourism assets impacted or destroyed by wildfire. Communities, local infrastructure, communications, and resources have been affected as emergency responders, municipalities, Indigenous communities, tourism operators, and residents work together through this challenging situation. Effective Wednesday, July 15 at 12:01 a.m. (local time), a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) is in effect across the Northwest Region and parts of the Northeast Region. Open-air burning is prohibited within the boundaries of the RFZ. Smoke from wildland fires in Northwestern Ontario and parts of the United States may also affect air quality across portions of Northeastern Ontario. Residents and travellers may notice smoke and haze as conditions change. For the latest wildfire information and travel advisories, please consult official sources before travelling: • Ontario Forest Fires: https://lnkd.in/gB6afNGP • Interactive Smoke Forecast Map: https://firesmoke.ca Our thoughts are with the residents, Indigenous communities, tourism operators, emergency responders, and everyone working tirelessly to protect lives, property, businesses, and communities during this challenging time. Destination Northern Ontario will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as needed. We encourage everyone to make informed travel decisions, respect all emergency measures and local restrictions, and support affected communities as recovery efforts continue.

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  • Hear from Sebastien Benedict and four other leaders of Canada's tourism industry in this special Rendez-vous Canada episode of Dan Christian's Travel Trends Podcast.

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    In this Event Spotlight, Dan Christian recorded live from Rendez-vous Canada 2026 in downtown Toronto to explore what is driving Canada's visitor economy and why the country continues to stand out as a global destination for nature, culture, and meaningful travel. As Canada Day approaches, we're proud to share what is truly a landmark episode for the Travel Trends Podcast, bringing together five leaders helping shape the future of Canadian tourism. Featuring: • Meaghan Ferrigno, SVP, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Destination CanadaSebastien Benedict, President & CEO, Tourism Industry Association of CanadaVincenza Ronaldi, President & CEO, Destination OntarioAndrew Weir, President & CEO, Destination TorontoMarsha Walden, President & CEO, Destination Canada Together, they discuss tourism as an economic driver, Canada's fastest-growing visitor markets, the power of partnerships, and how data and AI are helping destinations make smarter decisions and connect with travellers in more meaningful ways. From Destination Canada's Canadian Tourism Data Collective and Aurora AI to Ontario's growing visitor economy and Toronto's preparations for FIFA, this conversation offers an inside look at where Canadian tourism is heading next. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gqafFade 👉 Learn more: www.destinationcanada.com www.destinationontario.com www.rendezvouscanada.ca #traveltrendspodcast #canada #tourism #travelindustry

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  • TIAC warmly welcomes Anko Van der Werff and looks forward to working with him and Air Canada to take Canadian connectivity to greater heights. L’AITC souhaite chaleureusement la bienvenue à Anko Van der Werff et se réjouit de collaborer avec lui et Air Canada afin de mieux relier les Canadiens et les visiteurs aux quatre coins du pays.

  • We're proud to have helped make Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ possible in communities across the country. Tourism powers local spending and spirit! 🏟 Nous sommes fiers d’avoir contribué à rendre possible Le Canada en fête de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026™ dans des communautés partout au pays. Le tourisme fait vivre les économies locales et rassemble les communautés! 🏟

    The world can feel more divided than ever. Politics reaches into almost everything, even the world's biggest sporting stages aren't immune to it. And yet, this past weekend, I watched all of that fall away in a single city block. Saskatoon was the only place in Saskatchewan hosting Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ — joining cities right across the country as Canada played on the world stage. What I saw at River Landing is the thing I believe in most as a destination leader: that travel, sport, and the simple act of gathering can strip away division and hand us back our humanity. Our connection. Our kinship. An estimated 5,000 people at peak, and 7,500 to 8,000 across the day, the streets filled with newcomers, lifelong fans, families, kids kicking a ball, strangers who became a crowd and then a community. For a few hours, the only thing that mattered was that we were in it together. That is what a Destination Organization like Discover Saskatoon is for and it is why it matters that Saskatoon is home to Saskatchewan's only DMO. The impact was real, and it was local. Businesses at Gather Local Market and across the Riversdale district welcomed thousands of visitors, many stepping into that district for the very first time, and many who will be back. That is revenue, momentum, and belonging, all at once. None of this was accomplished alone. Thank you to Tourism Industry Association of Canada and the Government of Canada, whose federal investment brought this national moment home to Saskatoon. Thank you to Saskatoon's Best Hotels, who once again invested in our community first because they understand that vibrancy and visitation are built on purpose. To the leaders who partner with Discover Saskatoon this is what your investment makes possible. Be proud. This one is yours too. To the team at Discover Saskatoon, Shad Ali, Kim Ali,and Jeff Culbert you delivered a day our production partners called the finest-executed event they've seen anywhere in the country. I couldn't be more proud. We saved the world a seat in Saskatoon and the world felt like family. Cynthia Block I Randy Donauer I Troy Davies I Senos Timon I Kathryn MacDonald I Jasmin Parker I Holly Kelleher I Bev Dubois I Zach Jeffries I Scott Ford I Randy Pshebylo #Saskatoon #TourismWorks #DestinationLeadership #CanadaCelebrates

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  • The Export READI™ training, developed by Alternative Sales Strategy and endorsed by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC), is designed to help tourism businesses understand, access, and successfully sell to the international travel trade markets. Participants gain practical knowledge, tools, and strategies to confidently work with tour operators, receptive operators, travel agents, wholesalers, and other tourism distribution partners. This training is instructor-led and hands on, allowing participants time to apply what they learn, complete practical assignments, and begin building their own export-ready sales strategy. ✅ Live, instructor-led training ✅ Real-world tourism and travel trade examples ✅ Interactive discussions and exercises ✅ Group collaboration and peer learning ✅ Coaching and feedback from the instructor ✅ Opportunities to ask questions specific to your business Visit https://lnkd.in/e4y3mAaZ --- La formation sur le programme Exportation touristique READI™ a été développée par Alternative Sales Strategy, en partenariat avec l’AITC. Elle aborde des sujets comme la signification de la désignation Exportation touristique READI, l’accès à de nouveaux marchés, la tarification et les pratiques commerciales à l’exportation, les produits et les partenaires, le marketing et la promotion. Le programme de formation sur la préparation à l’exportation d’Alternative Sales Strategy est composé de quatre modules qui peuvent être suivis en ligne, en personne ou dans le cadre d’une formule hybride. Les participants seront en mesure de rédiger un plan commercial pour le secteur du voyage et de faire le suivi du rendement de leur investissement. ✅ Formation en direct animée par un formateur en français ✅ Exemples concrets du secteur du tourisme et des voyages ✅ Discussions et exercices interactifs ✅ Collaboration de groupe ✅ Possibilité de poser des questions spécifiques à votre activité Visitez https://lnkd.in/e4y3mAaZ

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  • Meet our Tourism Congress opening keynote speaker: acclaimed HR specialist and international speaker, Jean-François Bertholet. He will kick off Congress by helping us redefine what it means to work and succeed in tourism in Canada. Don’t miss your chance to be inspired and to influence what makes a rewarding career in tourism and a resilient workforce. Hear Jean-François Bertholet live in Fredericton from November 17–19. https://lnkd.in/gRkDbZKi Découvrez notre conférencier d’ouverture du Congrès touristique : Jean-François Bertholet, spécialiste reconnu en ressources humaines et conférencier international. Il donnera le coup d’envoi du Congrès en nous invitant à repenser ce que signifient aujourd’hui le travail et la réussite dans le tourisme au Canada. Joignez-vous à nous au Congrès touristique à Fredericton, du 17 au 19 novembre, pour vous inspirer et réfléchir à ce qui favorise une carrière enrichissante et une main-d’œuvre résiliente. https://lnkd.in/g24u7Hnp

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  • Canada's visitor economy is on full display at the #CalgaryStampede. Today, at the 2026 Stampede President’s Reception, the Presidents and CEOs of Canadian Airports Council | Conseil des aéroports du Canada, Hotels Canada , Tourism Industry Association of Canada, and Restaurants Canada are highlighting the vital role tourism and hospitality play in Canada's economy. Welcoming more than 1.4 million visitors each year, the 2025 Calgary Stampede generated approximately $872 million in economic activity across Canada, supporting airports, airlines, hotels, restaurants, attractions, suppliers, workers, local businesses, and communities. Hats off to the Calgary Stampede—a true showcase of Canada’s visitor economy at its best! #TourismCan L'économie touristique du Canada est à l'honneur au Calgary Stampede. Aujourd'hui, à la réception présidentielle du Stampede 2026, les présidents et chefs de la direction du Conseil des aéroports du Canada, d'Hôtels Canada, de l'Association de l'industrie touristique du Canada et de Restaurants Canada soulignent le rôle essentiel que jouent le tourisme et l'hôtellerie dans l'économie du Canada. Accueillant plus de 1,4 million de visiteurs chaque année, le Calgary Stampede 2025 a généré environ 872 millions de dollars en retombées économiques à l'échelle du Canada, soutenant les aéroports, les compagnies aériennes, les hôtels, les restaurants, les attractions, les fournisseurs, les travailleurs, les entreprises locales et les communautés. Chapeau au Calgary Stampede, une vitrine exceptionnelle de l'économie touristique canadienne!

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  • On Canada Day, and every day, Canada’s tourism industry showcases the best of our country. We welcome everyone to proudly enjoy this land we’re privileged to call home. Whether nature, events, restaurants and accommodations, or attractions—the places and experiences you love in your community are the same ones visitors love too. Let’s celebrate like tourists and pledge to travel in Canada this summer. 🟥 🍁 🟥 #HappyCanadaDay #TourismPowersCanada   En cette fête du Canada, comme chaque jour, l’industrie touristique canadienne met en valeur le meilleur de notre pays. Nous invitons tout le monde à profiter avec fierté de ce territoire que nous avons le privilège d’appeler chez nous. Qu’il s’agisse de nature, d’événements, de restaurants et d’hébergements, ou encore d’attractions — les lieux et les expériences que vous aimez dans votre communauté sont les mêmes qui séduisent les visiteurs. Célébrons comme des touristes et engageons-nous à voyager au Canada cet été. 🟥 🍁 🟥 #FêteDuCanada #LeTourismePropulseLeCanada

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  • Marsha Walden, everyone at TIAC wishes you a happy, healthy, and wonderful retirement. We hope you spend this next chapter exploring Canada and experiencing the industry you championed for so many years. You joined Destination Canada as president and CEO at one of the most challenging times in Canadian tourism. Today you leave the industry brighter and better positioned for the future. You helped guide the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, tourism spending was at $53.4B. Now it’s $132.9B. You brought people together around a shared vision for Canadian tourism, building partnerships that will help Canada stand out on the world stage for years to come. Thank you for your leadership, commitment, ambition, and grace. -- Marsha Walden, tout l’équipe de l’AITC vous souhaite une retraite remplie de bonheur, de découvertes et de santé. Nous espérons que ce nouveau chapitre vous permettra d’explorer le Canada et de vivre pleinement l’industrie que vous avez soutenue pendant tant d’années. Vous avez rejoint Destination Canada à titre de présidente-directrice générale à l’un des moments les plus difficiles de l’histoire du tourisme canadien. Aujourd’hui, vous quittez vos fonctions en laissant une industrie plus brillante, résiliente et mieux positionnée pour l’avenir. Vous avez guidé la relance du secteur à la suite de la pandémie de COVID-19. En 2020, les dépenses touristiques s’élevaient à 53,4 G$. Aujourd’hui, elles atteignent 132,9 G$. Vous avez su rallier les acteurs autour d’une vision commune pour le tourisme canadien et établir des partenariats qui aideront Canada à se démarquer sur la scène internationale pour les années à venir. Merci pour votre leadership, votre engagement, votre ambition et votre bienveillance. 

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  • 🐦 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to save up to $500 off the 2026 Tourism Congress! Be part of the conversations advancing tourism businesses in Canada—at our best price. Register now and see you in Fredericton in November: https://lnkd.in/gNveXBzJ --- 🐦 Demain c’est la DERNIÈRE JOURNÉE pour économiser jusqu’à 500 $ pour le Congrès touristique 2026! Participez aux discussions qui font progresser les entreprises touristiques au Canada, et ce, au meilleur tarif possible. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant et rendez-vous à Fredericton en novembre : https://lnkd.in/eEK_WGhQ

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