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Atlantic Canada Regional Roundtable
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
St. John's, NL
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
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 a.m.–8:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30 a.m.–8:50 a.m. | Welcoming Ceremony & Opening Remarks |
| 8:50 a.m.–9 a.m. |
TIAC Update
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| 9 a.m.–9:15 a.m. |
Destination Canada Brief |
| 9:15 a.m.–10:05 a.m. |
Panel Discussion + Q&A: National Issues Forum Description: 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. |
| 10:05 a.m.–10:30 a.m. |
Morning Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 a.m.–11:20 a.m. |
Panel Discussion + Q&A: Regional Issues Forum
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.
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| 11:20 a.m.–12:10 p.m. |
Belong Panel + 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. Panellists 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. |
| 12:10 p.m.–1 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1 p.m.–2 p.m. |
Roundtable Discussions |
| 2 p.m.–2:15 p.m. |
Afternoon Refreshments Break |
| 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. |
Roundtable & Belong Café Circle discussions |
| 3:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m. |
Closing session: Report back from roundtable discussions Description: Roundtable facilitators (panellists from morning sessions) report back on the top takeaways from the roundtable discussions. |
| 3:45 p.m.–4 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |