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Eastern Canada Regional Roundtable
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Niagara, ON
DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton
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.
Make your hotel reservation for the Eastern Canada Regional Roundtable.
Arriving Early? Here is a great location for dinner at STK! – April 21“DARE TO BE” Menu | $125 per person (+ tax & gratuity). Reservations are required; booked through OpenTable (mention you’re with the TIAC Roundtable delegations). STK welcomes TIAC Roundtable attendees to enjoy a specially curated three-course dinner the evening before the event. Starter (Family Style) Entrée (Choice of One) Dessert Includes 1 bottle of wine per 4 guests. Note: This dinner is not included in the registration to attend the TIAC Roundtable and must be paid individually. |
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 |
| 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. Panellists: Caroline Seguin, SVP Industry Advancement (Destination Canada); Philip Mondor, President & CEO (Tourism HR Canada); Christine Loth-Bown, Vice-President, External Relations and Visitor Experience (Parks Canada); Teresa Ryder, Director of Partnerships (Indigenous Tourism Industry Association of Canada); Victoria Clarke, President & CEO (Visit Mississauga, Canadian Destination Leadership Council). Moderator: TBD |
| 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 Ontario & Quebec.
Panellists: Andrew Siegwart, President & CEO (Tourism Industry Association of Ontario); Kevin Eshkawkogan, President & CEO (Indigenous Tourism Ontario); Vincenza Ronaldi, President & CEO (Destination Ontario); Janice Thomson, President & CEO (Niagara Falls Tourism)
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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. 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: Representation from Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN); Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW); Ready, Willing and Able; March of Dimes Canada; Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA); Niagara Branch Moderator: Jasmine Qi, Director, Workforce Inclusion (Tourism HR Canada) |
| 12:10 p.m.–1 p.m. |
Lunch (sponsored by Niagara Falls Tourism) |
| 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 |