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Prairies Canada Regional Roundtable

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Saskatoon, SK
Delta Hotels Bessborough

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

9:20 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

TIAC Update

9:30 a.m.–10:30 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 Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Panellists:

Stephanie Clovechok, CEO, Discover Saskatoon
John Gunter, Board Chair, Tourism Industry Association of Manitoba
Holly Courchene, CEO, Indigenous Manitoba
Jackie Tenuta, Vice-President, Destination Management, Travel Manitoba
Jonathan Potts, CEO, Tourism Saskatchewan
Jennifer Duquette, Field Unit Superintendent, Northern Prairies, Parks Canada

Moderator: Teresa Ryder, Co-Chair Board of Directors, Tourism Industry Association of Canada

10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

Roundtable Discussions: Join national and regional industry leaders, including our panellists, from these organizations to delve deeper into specific industry topics and share perspectives from your region.

Canadian Destination Leadership Council
Destination Canada
Discover Saskatoon
Indigenous Manitoba
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Parks Canada
Tourism Industry Association of Canada
Tourism Industry Association of Manitoba
Tourism Saskatchewan
Travel Manitoba

11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Report-Back Session: Roundtable facilitators report back on the top three takeaways from the roundtable discussions.

12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.

Networking Lunch

1:15 p.m.–2 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.

Ready, Willing and Able
MentorAbility Saskatchewan
SaskAbilities
Inclusion Saskatchewan

2 p.m.–2:15 p.m.

Destination Canada Brief

2:15 p.m.–3:05 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:

Sebastien Dubois, Executive Director, Industry Partnerships, Destination Canada
Teresa Ryder, Director of Partnerships, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
Stephanie Clovechok, 2025 Council Member, Canadian Destination Leadership Council

Moderator: Philip Mondor, Board of Directors, Tourism Industry Association of Canada

3:05 p.m.–3:10 p.m.

Closing Remarks