2022 Schedule of Events
Welcome to 2022 TMAC Conference Schedule
The TMAC Conference Committee, in conjunction with our local Host Committee, have prepared a dynamic, exciting and comprehensive Schedule of Events for our 2022 Conference in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
As members, you may note that the TMAC Annual General Meeting is not included within this schedule, as it has been in the past. For 2022, the AGM has been scheduled for May 26 at 1pm via Zoom.
In partnership with our Host Hotel and community, we continue to monitor Public Health protocols and will adhere to all COVID-19 requirements in place during our June 22-26 Conference.
*Please note the schedule below is subject change.
NOTE: the Rodd Grand Hotel Yarmouth is our HOST PROPERTY for all functions, and will be the arrival/departure for all tours and events
| Sunday June 19 | All Day | Pre-Conference Media Tours Arrivals in Halifax |
| 6-7:30pm | Pre-Conference Media Tour Welcome Reception | |
| Monday June 20 | 9:00am | Pre-Conference Media Tours Begin |
| Tuesday June 21 | All Day | Pre-Conference Media Tours continued |
| Wednesday June 22 | All Day | Delegates arrive in Yarmouth |
| TBA | Airport Shuttle to Yarmouth | |
| 3-7:30pm | TMAC Registration Desk OPEN | |
| 5-6pm | First Timer's Workshop | |
| 7-9pm | Welcome Reception onboard The CAT (International) Ferry | |
| 9-11:59pm | TMAC After Hours: Hailey's Lounge SPONSOR: Tourism Newfoundland & Labrador |
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| Thursday June 23 | 7-8:30am | Breakfast (Continental for guests of host property) |
| 7-8:15am | TMAC Registration Desk OPEN | |
| 7-8:30am | SET UP for Media Marketplace | |
| 8:30-10am | Media Marketplace Session #1 | |
| 10-10:30am | Wellness Break | |
| 10:30am-12pm | Media Marketplace Session #2 | |
| 12-5:30pm | Lunch to Go & Local Tours (Media & Industry) | |
| 6:30-9:30pm | Opening Event: Yarmouth Waterfront LobsterBash | |
| 9-11:59pm | TMAC After Hours | |
| Friday June 24 | 7-8:30am | Breakfast |
| 8:30-10am | Media Marketplace Session #3 | |
| 10-10:30am | Wellness Break | |
| 10:30am-12pm | Media Marketplace Session #4 | |
| 11am-5:30pm | Delegate 'Gifting' Shop OPEN (redeem your Delegate Gift voucher for a locally made gift to enjoy!) |
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| 12-12:30pm | TEAR DOWN Media Marketplace | |
| 12-1:30pm | Picnic in the Park, Frost Park (across the street from Rodd Grand Hotel) |
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| 2-3:00pm | MEDIA & INDUSTRY PD Session: The Power of Media: Forging Untold Treasures |
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| 3-3:30pm | Wellness Break | |
| 3:30-4:30pm | MEDIA PD Session: Video Skills Every Creator NEEDS to Know INDUSTRY PD Session: The Future of Travel Media Relations: The Positive Impact of Regenerative Tourism SPONSORED/CURATED by: Destination Canada |
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| 6-10pm | Dine Around Southwest Nova Scotia, Digby Pines | |
| 9:30-11:59pm | TMAC After Hours, Hailey's Lounge SPONSOR: Trippzy |
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| Saturday June 25 | 7-8:30am | Breakfast |
| 8:30-9:30am | Chapter AGM's | |
| 9:30-10am | Wellness Break | |
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10-11am |
MEDIA & INDUSTRY PD Session: |
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| 12:30-2pm | TMAC 2023 Conference Host Luncheon with SUDBURY, ONTARIO |
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| 2-3:30pm | MEDIA & INDUSTRY PD Session: Moving Forward | |
| 6:30-9:30pm | TMAC Awards & Dinner Gala | |
| 9:30-11:59pm | TMAC After Hours, Hailey's Lounge | |
| Sunday June 26 | 6am-3pm | Airport Shuttle |
| 7-8:30am | Breakfast | |
| 9am | Post-Conference Media Tours | |
| Monday June 27 | All Day | Post-Conference Media Tours continued |
| Tuesday June 28 | 7pm | Post-Conference Media Tour Farewell Reception |
| Wednesday June 29 | 5am-12pm | Airport Transfers |