TIAC Membership FAQs
Learn more about TIAC and get the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
What is TIAC?
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is responsible for representing tourism interests at the national level, and its advocacy work involves promoting and supporting policies, programs and activities that will benefit the sector's growth and development.
TIAC's membership reflects partnerships among all sectors of the industry, and provincial, territorial and regional tourism associations, enabling the association to address the full range of issues facing Canadian tourism. Learn more about TIAC here.
Why should I join TIAC?
Membership with TIAC has an array of valuable benefits, include exclusive member savings, promotion opportunities, advocacy support, education opportunities and more. Explore the full list of benefits here.
What is the cost of joining TIAC?
Membership dues are based on your income or budget. Visit our Membership Dues page for a breakdown in each tier of membership dues.
How long does my membership last?
Membership with TIAC is renewed annually for one year from the date of joining.
I’m not sure if my business is a TIAC member – how do I find out?
View our member directory to see if your business or organization is a TIAC member.
How do I maximize my TIAC membership?
There are many ways to maximize your TIAC membership! Here are a few starting points:
• Select “Member price” when you register for TIAC events, including Rendez-vous Canada, for instant member savings.
• Expand your network – TIAC events are where the entire tourism industry comes together, giving you direct access to future staff, mentors, business partners, and peers who share your challenges and ambitions. Beyond events, TIAC keeps the connections alive through Member Spotlights and articles in our newsletter, industry news through our weekly news digest, and other opportunities to stay engaged.
• Access exclusive learning opportunities, including our member-only Ask an Expert webinars or READI™ training programs (with a discount for TIAC Members!).
These are just a handful of the ways you can maximize your membership with TIAC. Want more ideas? Contact our Member Services Manager, and we’ll be happy to make sure you’re getting the most out of your membership.
How does TIAC work?
TIAC is a not-for-profit membership-driven organization representing the full suite of sectors within the tourism industry including accommodation, recreation, and entertainment, food and beverage services, retail, culture, travel services, transportation, as well as emerging sectors. Our membership reflects partnerships with sector-specific associations, destination marketing organizations, provincial, territorial, and regional tourism associations, enabling the association to address the full range of issues facing Canada’s tourism industry.
TIAC is the go-to partner by the federal government to understand the industry’s needs and current sector conditions. We are invited into the policy-making process at the early stage, allowing us to better influence the outcomes and provide a strong voice for the tourism industry.
Through TIAC’s industry leadership and prominence, members can be assured that issues are addressed. We elevate your stories detailing struggles and challenges with federal officials; we offer solutions and recommendations and monitor federal program rollouts for gaps and shortfalls.
TIAC drives change by...
- Drawing attention to industry concerns and proposing actionable solutions
- Stimulating public debate about the relationship between government and private business in the tourism industry
- Gaining support for our sector’s positions and creating a sense of urgency
- Working with other like-minded organizations to generate momentum and give credibility and weight to our concerns
- Monitoring and generating industry research, trends, and statistics to give credence to our positions.
Click here to see the complete list of initiatives, accomplishments, and successes realized on your behalf.
I have a question that wasn’t answered here. Where do I go?
We’re here to help – please contact our Member Services Manager with any questions.
Julie Gauvreau (She/her/elle)
Manager, Member Services
Tourism Industry Association of Canada
514.777.3768
jgauvreau@tiac-aitc.ca