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Atlantic Canada Regional Roundtable

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
St. John's, NL

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
115 Cavendish Square St. John's, Canada, A1C 3K2

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) Regional Roundtable is a strategic gathering designed to bring together national, regional, and local tourism stakeholders. This forum fosters collaboration, aligns priorities, and explores key opportunities and challenges shaping the industry. Delegates will engage in high-level discussions, share insights, and work toward actionable solutions that drive sustainable growth and resilience in Canada’s tourism sector.

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Tourism Roundtables and Café Circle Event Agenda

(Details to come as they are confirmed.)

Time

Event
8:30 a.m.–9 a.m. Registration
9 a.m.–9:20 a.m.

Welcoming Ceremony & Opening Remarks

 

  • Matthew Jelley, Board of Directors, Tourism Industry Association of Canada  
  • Indigenous Welcome  
  • Paul Bugge, CEO Destination St. John’s 
  • Craig Foley, President & CEO, Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador
9:20 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

TIAC Update 
9:30 a.m.–10:20 a.m.

Panel Discussion: Regional Issues Forum + Q&A 

How are provincial organizations helping you grow your business? Join TIAC and a panel of regional tourism leaders as they highlight the work they are doing and how it impacts you in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. 

Panellists: 

  • Craig Foley, Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador  
  • Kevin Toth, Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia 
  • Paul Bugge, Destination St. John’s 
  • Michaela Kent, Parks Canada 
  • Carol-Ann Gillard, Tourism Newfoundland and Labrador 
  • TBC, Indigenous NL and/ or Indigenous NS  
     

 Moderator: Matthew Jelley, Board of Director, Tourism Industry Association of Canada 
10:20 a.m.–10:35 a.m.

Morning Refreshment Break
10:35 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Roundtable Discussions: Join national and regional industry leaders, including our panelists, to delve deeper into specific industry topics and share perspectives from your region. 
11:50 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Report Back Session: Roundtable facilitators report back on the top three takeaways from the roundtable discussions.   
12:20 p.m.–1:20 p.m.

Networking Lunch (Sponsored by Destination St. John's)
1:20 p.m.–2:05 p.m.

Belong Panel Discussion: Unpacking Local Support to Tourism Workplace Accessibility and Inclusion + Q&A 
 
Join this dynamic panel discussion featuring local service providers dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in finding meaningful employment in the tourism sector. Panelists will share their organizations’ unique programs and services and highlight how they collaborate with tourism businesses to promote inclusive hiring practices. Attendees will hear success stories, learn about practical resources available in their regions, and leave with actionable steps to foster more accessible and welcoming workplaces. 

 

Panellists: 
 

  • Lainy Dow, Ready, Willing and Able 
  • Petra Chaffey-Johnson, Easter Seals NL 
  • TBC, EmpowerNL 
  • Melanie Wells, CCRW  

 

Moderator: Jasmine Qi, Director, Workforce Inclusion, Tourism HR Canada
2:05 p.m.–2:20 p.m.

Destination Canada Brief
2:20 p.m.–3:10 p.m.

Panel Discussion: National Issues Forum + Q&A 

 

How are national organizations helping your business to drive sustainable growth and resilience? Join TIAC and a panel of national tourism leaders as they discuss pressing tourism challenges and opportunities on a national scale.   

 

Panellists:  
 

  • Caroline Séguin, Destination Canada 
  • Philip Mondor, Tourism HR Canada 
  • Christine Loth-Bown, Parks Canada 
  • Tara Saunders, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada 
  • TBC, Canadian Destination Leadership Council 
     
      
Moderator: Matthew Jelley, Board of Director, Tourism Industry Association of Canada
3:10 p.m.–3:15 p.m.

Closing Remarks

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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