We are thrilled that the Honorable Jeanie Dendys, Minister of Tourism and Culture for Government of Yukon will share Yukon’s new strategy, Sustainable Tourism. Our Path. Our Future. at the upcoming 2019 TTRA Canada Chapter Conference.
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Award Opportunities at the 2019 TTRA Canada Chapter Conference
Award Opportunities at the 2019 TTRA Canada Chapter Conference.
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2019
Read the full e-communication HERE
2019 TTRA Canada Chapter Conference Registration is Now Open!
Registration for our annual chapter conference is now open. Don’t miss out!
Take advantage of our Early Bird pricing before it expires on Wednesday, July 31!
Read the full e-communication HERE
2021 TTRA Canada Conference Request for Host City and Hotel Bid
The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) would like to invite your city to bid on hosting the Canada Chapter’s Annual Conference, in September / October 2021.
TTRA traditionally holds the conference in October (or late September) each year and has preferred dates of September 22 to 24, September 29 to October 1, October 6 to 8, and October 13 to 15 for 2021. Keep in mind that Thanksgiving is on October 11, 2021.
We are also open to alternate May dates should the destination wish to propose. Meeting pattern is Wednesday – Friday.
Based on past conferences attendance numbers, we expect approximately 100-150 delegates to attend the conference, as attendance fluctuates based on destination.
Please respond in writing with your complete bid (including hotel information) by June 26, 2019.
Award Opportunities at the 2019 TTRA Canada Chapter Conference
Award Information:
TTRA Canada will be running two award competitions as part of the 2019 TTRA Canada Chapter Conference being held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from September 18 to 20, 2019. Details on each award can be found below.
1. Gordon Taylor Award for Undergraduate Research – sponsored by Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
2. Tourism HR Canada Masters Researcher Award – sponsored by Tourism HR Canada
These awards will be presented in Saskatoon at the 2019 TTRA Canada Chapter Conference.
Award Submission Information:
Please submit your written nomination to:
Frederic Dimanche, Ph.D.
Chair, TTRA Canada Awards Sub-committee
Director, Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Ryerson University
Phone: (416) 979-5117
Email: fdimanche@ryerson.ca
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2019
TTRA Canada Sponsorship Opportunities | Gain Exposure & Deliver Your Message
Gain Exposure and Deliver Your Message to Tourism Representatives from Across Canada
Tourism industry researchers from coast to coast will gather this fall in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The theme of this year’s conference, “Moving Forward,” calls for our industry to develop impactful tourist experiences across niche tourism markets. With an audience of over 100 travel and tourism market researchers from destination marketing associations, industry associations, governments, and academia, this is an ideal opportunity to promote your products and services to stakeholders operating in the tourism industry. This year’s conference, will highlight the path ahead, focusing on new ways of thinking about tourism in order to capitalize on emerging technologies, methodologies, and societal changes.
There are numerous sponsorship opportunities available across various levels of investment, as presented in the Sponsorship Flyer.
The TTRA Canada Conference – being held September 18 to 20, 2019 – offers incredible professional access to actionable insights and the people and organizations that drive them.
This is an ideal opportunity to promote your company among various tourism research stakeholders. Who wouldn’t want to reap the benefits of being a sponsor while contributing to stronger industry ties and a great conference – not to mention spending a couple of days in Saskatchewan…
We look forward to hearing from you this fall!
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Calum MacDonald cmacdonald@tourismhr.ca
