About
Welcome to the Canada Chapter of the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA). Our Chapter is dedicated to promoting travel and tourism research in Canada and connecting professionals who share a passion for this industry.
Our members come from a variety of backgrounds, including academia, government, and private industry, making for a diverse and engaging community.
Membership of the Canada Chapter is FREE once you join TTRA International – check the box on the application form, which you can access by visiting our membership page.
For the latest updates, events, and chapter-specific resources, please visit the TTRA Canada website, where most Canada Chapter information is shared.
Region
The Canada Chapter is composed of all Canadian Provinces and Territories. The Canadian provinces are Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. In addition to the provinces, Canada also has three territories: Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon. These provinces and territories comprise Canada’s diverse and vast landscape, each with its unique culture, geography, and history.
Board Of Directors
Our chapter is led by a dedicated team of professionals who volunteer their time to serve on our board of directors. Our board members come from a variety of organizations and bring a wealth of experience to the table.
Michael Lever
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Chair
Jeannette Lye
Tourism Saskatchewan
President
Tim Bayne
Ottawa Tourism
1st Vice President
Kimberly Thomas-Francois
Thompson Rivers University
2nd Vice President
Anirudh Bizlawan
Destination Toronto
Secretary – Treasurer
Yan Cong
Travel Manitoba
Director
Tom Guerquin
Central Counties Tourism
Director
Jingen (Lena) Liang
Toronto Metropolitan University
Director
William Murray
University of Guelph
Director
Wayne Smith
Toronto Metropolitan University
Director
James Anderson
Destination Canada
Director
Emilie Comeau-Sinclair
Environics Analytics
Director
Moira McDonald
Royal Roads University
Director
Alexander Owens
University of Guelph
Student Volunteer
Shirley Ivet Villalobos-Torres
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Student Volunteer
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Contact TTRA Canada Chapter
We welcome inquiries from anyone interested in learning more about our chapter or getting involved in our community. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!
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TTRA is a highly respected and established organization dedicated to advancing the standards of travel and tourism research and analysis. With its focus on excellence, professionalism, quality, and inclusivity, TTRA is the go-to source for professionals in the industry seeking to stay ahead in their field.