Congress 2025 Program at a Glance
Tourism Can: Tourism Builds Canada
Tourism is more than travel—it is a tool for unity across Canada. TourismCan celebrates the industry that unites the country through building economies, communities, careers, innovation, and policy. Tourism is the thread that ties Canada together.
Thank you to our Program Advisory Committee for their guidance in assembling this year’s program.
Program is subject to change.
| Pre-Congress Workshops |
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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07:30 – 09:00
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Registration
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09:00 – 12:00
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Morning Workshops
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12:00 – 13:30
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Networking Lunch
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13:30 – 16:30
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Afternoon Workshops
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Day 1: Keynotes and Concurrents
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Registration
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07:30 – 08:30
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Coffee & Connect
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08:00 – 16:00
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Marketplace
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08:30 – 09:00
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Welcome Remarks & Cultural Welcome
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09:00 – 09:45
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Opening Keynote
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09:45 – 10:30
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State of the Industry Leadership Report
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10:30 – 11:00
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Networking Break
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11:00 – 12:00
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Concurrent Sessions
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12:00 – 13:30
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Air Canada Future Leaders Luncheon
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13:30 – 14:30
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Concurrent Sessions
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14:30 – 15:30
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Concurrent Sessions
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15:30 – 16:00
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Networking Break
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16:00 – 17:00
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Concurrent Sessions
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18:00 – 20:00
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Welcome Reception
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Day 2: Plenaries and Panels
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
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07:30 – 08:30
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Registration
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07:30 – 08:30
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Coffee & Connect
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08:00 – 14:30
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Marketplace
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08:30 – 09:30
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Opening Remarks & Plenary Session
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09:30 – 10:30
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Plenary Session
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10:30 – 11:00
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Networking Break
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11:00 – 12:00
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Panel Session
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12:00 – 13:30
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Networking Lunch
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13:30 – 14:15
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Panel Session
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14:15 – 14:30
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Networking Break
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14:30 – 15:15
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Panel Session
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15:15 – 16:15
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Closing Plenary
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17:30 – 18:00
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Canadian Tourism Awards Finalists’ Private Reception*
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18:00 – 19:00
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Canadian Tourism Awards Reception**
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19:00 – 22:00
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Canadian Tourism Awards** |
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*This event is by invitation Only
**This is a ticketed event and is not included with all registration pass types.
We are finalizing workshops and session titles. Stay tuned for updates as we unveil the final program! Below is a sample of themes that you can expect at the 2025 Tourism Congress:
- Storytelling & Travel Media
- Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism
- Investing in Visitor Experiences
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- Adventure and Outdoor Tourism
- HR in Tourism: Recruiting, Retaining, Inclusivity and Access
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- Crisis Management
- AI, Data and Research for Decision Making
- Cultural Tourism
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