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Recap of IMPACT Sustainable Tourism Conference 2022
Recap of IMPACT Sustainable Tourism Conference 2022

Last week, several TOTA team members attended the annual IMPACT Sustainable Tourism Conference in Victoria. The spirit of this internationally informed, Canadian-focused event is to educate, unite, commit, and take action towards the development of tourism as a financial and social force for good.

Over the course of 2.5 days and more than 20 sessions, the conference presented the sustainability challenges faced by the tourism industry worldwide. Inspiring examples were shared of companies working towards regenerative tourism, and they called on tourism professionals to commit to meaningful action.

We have summarized some key highlights…

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IMPACT Tourism Sustainability Conference | May 8-11, 2022
IMPACT Tourism Sustainability Conference | May 8-11, 2022

On May 8 to 11, 2022, industry leaders will gather in Victoria for IMPACT, work to ensure tourism across Canada comes back far more sustainable and regenerative than it was before COVID.

During this time of disru ption in the world, tourism can support jobs, the economy, conservation, culture, and peace. Sustainable tourism is a collaborative effort that needs many diverse voices to result in positive action.

The founders of IMPACT have worked hard to build out a program that features experts, case studies and real solution around topics including:

  • The Fundamentals of Diversity and Inclusion

  • Doughnut Economics and Tourism

  • Destination Master Planning

  • Pathways to Decarbonization for Tourism

  • Ancient Ecosystems and the value of biodiversity

  • Decolonization of Tourism

  • Clean Tech solutions for Tourism

  • A vision for regenerative tourism

Join these sessions to see exceptional speakers like Wade Davis, Keith Henry, Marion Joppe, and Robert Sandford among many others to work towards a more sustainable future.

Learn More & Register →

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IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference 2022
IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference 2022

The dream to create a legacy for sustainable and regenerative tourism in Canada is stronger than ever, and we need your voices! Join in on a national conversation on sustainable tourism, as delegates and speakers explore and compare models for tourism recovery. Hear from some of the most creative and innovative experts in the business and address our new reality of higher expectations, for and of visitors.

Date: January 23 - 26, 2022, Victoria, BC

The deadline for IMPACT 2022 Early Bird Registration is ending on November 30th.

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