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Western Canada Regional Roundtable
Friday, March 28, 2025
Richmond, BC
Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport
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.)
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| 8 a.m.–8:30 a.m. | Registration | |
| Plenary: Tourism Roundtable (Airport Ballroom) | ||
| 8:30 a.m.–8:50 a.m. | Welcoming Ceremony & Opening Remarks | |
| 8:50 a.m.–9:05 a.m. |
TIAC Update
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| 9:05 a.m.–9:20 a.m. |
Destination Canada Brief
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| 9:20 a.m.–10:20 a.m. |
Panel Discussion: National Issues Forum Panellists: Marsha Walden (President & CEO, Destination Canada), Teresa Ryder (Director of Partnerships, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada), Philip Mondor (President & CEO, Tourism HR Canada) 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. Moderator: Beth Potter (President & CEO, Tourism Industry Association of Canada)
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| 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
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| 10:45 a.m.–12 p.m. |
Roundtable Discussion #1 Description: Join national and regional industry leaders, including our panelists, to delve deeper into specific industry topics and share perspectives from your region Roundtable Hosts: Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Destination Canada, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, Tourism HR Canada, Indigenous BC, Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia, Tourism Industry Association of Alberta, Tourism Richmond, Destination BC and GreenStep |
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| 12 p.m.–1 p.m. |
Networking Lunch |
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Concurrent Session: Tourism Roundtables (Airport Ballroom) / Belong Café Circle (Steveston Room) |
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| Concurrent | Tourism Roundtables | Belong Café Circle |
| 1:00 p.m.–1:05 p.m. |
Panel Discussion: 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 British Columbia and Alberta. Panellists: Walt Judas (CEO, Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia), Richard Porges (President, Destination BC), Nancy Small (CEO, Tourism Richmond)
Moderator: Beth Potter, President & CEO, Tourism Industry Association of Canada
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Welcome & opening remarks-THRC |
| 1:05 p.m.–1:20 p.m. | Belong & Tourism Workplace Accessibility Clinic-THRC | |
| 1:20 p.m.–2:20 p.m. | Lightning Talks by Community Partners (Pacific Autism Family Network, WorkBC Centre Brentwood, Neil Squire Society, Ready, Willing & Able (RWA), Canadian Mental Heath Association Vancouver-Fraser) | |
| 2:20 p.m.–2:45 p.m. |
Afternoon Refreshments Break |
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| 2:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m. |
Roundtable Discussion #2 Roundtable Hosts: Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Destination Canada, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, Tourism HR Canada, Indigenous BC, Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia, Tourism Industry Association of Alberta, Tourism Richmond, Destination BC and GreenStep |
Café Circle Discussion |
| 4 p.m.–4:50 p.m. |
Closing session: Report back from roundtable discussions Description: Roundtable facilitators (panellists from morning sessions) report back on the top three takeaways from the roundtable discussions. |
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| 4:50 p.m.–5 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |
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