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Nominate a Company for TIAC Canadian Tourism Awards 2022 | Submissions Close July 31

Nominate a deserving business, organization, or individual for the Canadian Tourism Awards, presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.

The Canadian Tourism Awards are presented annually by TIAC to recognize success, leadership, and innovation in Canada's tourism industry and to reward those people, places, organizations, and events that have gone above and beyond to offer travellers superior tourism experiences in Canada.

With nine award categories, this year’s nomination portal is officially open and the awards will be presented on November 23 at the Westin Ottawa.

Categories include:

  1. Indigenous Tourism Award

  2. Sustainable Tourism Award

  3. Innovator of the Year Award

  4. Business of the Year Award

  5. Small or Medium-Sized Business of the Year Award

  6. Tourism Employee of the Year

  7. Tourism Employer of the Year

  8. Travel Media Award

  9. Business Event Award

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Submit Nomination →

 

Nominate a deserving business, organization, or individual for the Canadian Tourism Awards, presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.

The Canadian Tourism Awards are presented annually by TIAC to recognize success, leadership, and innovation in Canada's tourism industry and to reward those people, places, organizations, and events that have gone above and beyond to offer travellers superior tourism experiences in Canada. The Awards have become the standard of excellence for businesses and organizations in the travel industry, showcasing the Nation's best tourism products, services, and experiences.

With nine award categories, this year’s nomination portal is officially open and the awards will be presented on November 23 at the Westin Ottawa.

Categories include:

  1. Indigenous Tourism Award

  2. Sustainable Tourism Award

  3. Innovator of the Year Award

  4. Business of the Year Award

  5. Small or Medium-Sized Business of the Year Award

  6. Tourism Employee of the Year

  7. Tourism Employer of the Year

  8. Travel Media Award

  9. Business Event Award

Learn More →

Submit Nomination →

 
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Tourism Week in Canada - May 29 - Jun 4, 2022

Tourism Week in Canada is back again from May 29-June 4, 2022, and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is recognizing the importance of the industry and the resilience of its workers by calling on all Canadians to TRAVEL NOW - for work, life, and play!

TIAC is asking for your support to champion local tourism destinations, businesses, and employees by lighting up your business in Tourism Week’s “Glowing Green” (colour hex code: #8BC53F) all week long.

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Tourism Week in Canada is back again from May 29-June 4, 2022, and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is recognizing the importance of the industry and the resilience of its workers by calling on all Canadians to TRAVEL NOW - for work, life, and play!

TIAC is asking for your support to champion local tourism destinations, businesses, and employees by lighting up your business in Tourism Week’s “Glowing Green” (colour hex code: #8BC53F) all week long.

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Tourism Industry Association of Canada Survey on Needs for Recovery | Closes March 28

Algonquin College’s School of Business is conducting a research project on behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) to understand what is needed for the full recovery of the tourism industry and thoughts on emerging travel trends.

The research team hopes to identify the expectations of visitors as the pandemic lingers on, the regions of the tourism market that may be first to rebound, the international markets that may be the first to return, and more.

Share your thoughts and support the recovery of the industry with your feedback by March 28.

Take Survey →

 

Algonquin College’s School of Business is conducting a research project on behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) to understand what is needed for the full recovery of the tourism industry and thoughts on emerging travel trends.

The research team hopes to identify the expectations of visitors as the pandemic lingers on, the regions of the tourism market that may be first to rebound, the international markets that may be the first to return, and more.

Share your thoughts and support the recovery of the industry with your feedback by March 28.

Take Survey →

 
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