2023 Schedule of Events

As we work on our 2024 TMAC Conference, we invite you to review our program for 2023, which offers insights on what you can expect!

2023 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 2023 Conference in Sudbury, Ontario. 

In partnership with our host hotel, local host partners and community, we continue to monitor Public Health protocols and will adhere to all COVID-19 requirements in place during our June 14-18 Conference. 

NOTE: Holiday Inn Sudbury is our HOST PROPERTY for all functions, and will be the arrival/departure for all tours and events. 

ALL TIMES ARE Ontario times.
*Please note the schedule below is subject change.

UPDATED SHUTTLE SCHEDULE for the CONFERENCE : VIEW HERE
Also posted in Hotel Lobby.

Thurs
Feb 16 		 5:30pm EST 2023 TMAC Conference Information Session via ZOOM: REGISTER NOW
Sun
June 11   		 All Day 

Pre-Conference Media Tour Delegate Arrivals in Sudbury, checkin in to Holiday Inn Sudbury (accommodations provided by our local host.

Media Delegates Arriving: see Shuttle Schedule here
Mon
June 12 		 8am Pre-Conference Media Tour Welcome Breakfast, Holiday Inn Sudbury
  9:00am Pre-Conference Media Tours Begin
Pre-Tour by Delegate

Tues
June 13

 All Day

Pre-Conference Media Tours continued, ending in Sudbury at the Holiday Inn Sudbury on June 14th

Delegates arriving today: see Shuttle Schedule here 
Wed
June 14		 All Day Delegates arriving today: see Shuttle Schedule here 
  2-7:00pm TMAC Registration Desk OPEN 
Location: Lower Level, Holiday Inn Sudbury
  NEW TIME: 5-6pm First Timer's Reception: ALL FIRST TIMERS & BUDDIES Welcome
Location: Solarium,  Lower Level 
SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism
  7pm-9pm Welcome to Ontario Reception
Location: Dynamic Earth
Shuttles:
6:15pm: Shuttle departs Hampton Inn
6:30pm: Shuttle departs Holiday Inn for Dynamic Earth
6:45pm: 2nd Shuttle departs Holiday Inn for Dynamic Earth
9pm: Shuttle departs Dynamic Earth returns to Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn
SPONSOR: Sudbury Tourism
  9-11:59pm TMAC After Hours
Location: Lounge, Holiday Inn Sudbury (cash bar)
SPONSOR: Travel Media Association of Canada
Thurs June 15   7-8:30am Breakfast (on own)
Location: Georgian A/B/C, Holiday Inn for hotel Overnight Guests:
Hot Breakfast Buffet included
SPONSOR: TMAC Ontario Chapter
  7-8:30am TMAC Registration Desk OPEN
Location: Lower Level, Holiday Inn Sudbury
  7-8:30am SET UP for Media Marketplace
Location: Georgian D/E, Lower Level Holiday Inn 
(Floor Map now available)
  7:55am Shuttle departs Hampton Inn for Holiday Inn 
  8:30-10am Media Marketplace Sessions: #1 - #6
Location: Georgian D/E, Lower Level Holiday Inn 
SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism
  10-10:30am Wellness Break
Location: Solarium, Holiday Inn
SPONSOR: Parks Canada
  10:30am-12pm Media Marketplace Sessions: #7 - #12
Location: Georgian D/E, Lower Level Holiday Inn 
SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism
  12-5:30pm Lunch & Local Tours (Media & Industry)
See Local Tour Assignments HERE
Transportation provided, departing from/ returning to Holiday Inn
4:55pm: SHUTTLE departs Holiday Inn for Hampton Inn
SPONSOR: Sudbury Tourism
  6:30-9:30pm Opening Reception & Dinner
Location: Science North
Shuttles:
5:55pm: Shuttle departs Hampton Inn
6pm: Shuttle departs Holiday Inn for Science North
6:10pm: 2nd Shuttle departs Holiday Inn for Science North
9:45pm: Shuttle departs Science North returns to Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn
SPONSOR: Sudbury Tourism
  9:30-11:59pm TMAC After Hours
Location: Georgian A/B/C, Holiday Inn Sudbury (cash bar)
SPONSOR: Tourism Ireland - a Taste of Ireland!
Fri
June 16		 7-8:30am Breakfast (on own)
Georgian A/B/C, Holiday Inn for hotel Overnight Guests:
Hot Breakfast Buffet included
SPONSOR: Tourism Virginia
  7:55am Shuttle departs Hampton Inn for Holiday Inn
  8:30-10am Media Marketplace Sessions: #13 - #18
Location: Georgian D/E, Lower Level Holiday Inn 
SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism
  10-10:30am Wellness Break
Location: Solarium, Holiday Inn
SPONSOR: Tourism Ireland
  10:30am-12pm Media Marketplace Sessions: #19 - #24
Location: Georgian D/E, Lower Level Holiday Inn 
SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism
*TEAR DOWN immediately after closing, needs to be completed by 12:30pm
  12:15-1:30pm Lunch Experience
Location: Georgian A/B/C, Lower Level Holiday Inn
SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism 
  1:30-2:30pm Keynote Speaker: Rona Maynard
Renew, Recharge, Reimagine: Tap Your Inner Wellspring
Location: Georgian A/B/C
SPONSOR: Travel Media Association of Canada
  2:30-3pm TMAC Strategic Direction - Towards Our 30th Anniversary & Beyond
Location: Georgian A/B/C
  3-3:30pm Wellness Break
Location: Solarium, Holiday Inn
SPONSOR: VIA RAIL Canada
  3:30-4:30pm

PD Session #1:
Think Outside the Box: How to Reinvent your Business and Grow Your Brand
Speaker: Carolyn Ray, JourneyWoman
Location: Georgian A/B/C
SPONSOR: Tourism Kingston

PD Session # 2:
Metrics That Matter: Understanding Qualitative Communications Measurement
Speaker: Karyl Leigh Barnes, Communications Chair, Destinations International and President, Tourism Practice, Development Counsellors International
Location: Georgian Room D
SPONSOR:  Travel Media Association of Canada

PD Session #3: 
Good Pitch/Bad Pitch
Panelists:
Tania Kedikian, Account Director, DCI
Jerry Grymek, Executive Vice President, LMA
Location: Georgian Room E
SPONSOR: Tourism Virginia
  4:55pm Shuttle departs Holiday Inn for Hampton Inn
  6-9:30pm

Dinner: Dine Around Sudbury!
CHECK YOUR BADGE - flip it over and look for a #, this is going to be YOUR DINE AROUND restaurant. Check your Delegate Newsletter on Friday June 16 at 7am for details. 
Dine Around Restaurant & Delegate List

SHUTTLES:
5:40pm Shuttle departs Hampton Inn for HolidaY Inn
5:45pm Shuttle departs Holiday Inn  for various location
9:10pm Shuttles return to Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn
SPONSOR: Sudbury Tourism
  9:30-11:59pm      TMAC After Hours
Location: Lounge, Holiday Inn Sudbury (cash bar)
SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism: a Taste of Ottawa!
Sat
June 17		 7-8:30am Breakfast (on own)
Location: Georgian A/B/C, Holiday Inn for hotel Overnight Guests:
Hot Breakfast Buffet included
SPONSOR: Tourism Belize
  8:40am Shuttle departs Hampton Inn for Holiday Inn
  9-10:00am Chapter Meetings/AGM:
TMAC Atlantic: Georgian D
TMAC BC & Yukon: Georgian E
TMAC Ontario: Georgian B/C
TMAC Prairies & NWT: Georgian A
  10-10:30am Wellness Break
Location: Solarium, Holiday Inn
SPONSOR: Tourism Kingston
 

10:30-11:30am

PD Session # 4
Monetizing Your Travel Media Business
Panelists:
Vanessa Chiasson, Freelance Writer
Pete Heck,  Content Creator & Digital Marketing Consultant
Skylar MacDonald, Travel Blogger & Content Creator
Location: Georgian E
SPONSOR: TMAC Ontario

PD Session #5
Building Stronger Relationships with Indigenous Tourism Businesses
Speaker: Ryan Rogers, Communications Manager, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
Location: Georgian D
SPONSOR: Travel Media Association of Canada
  12:15-2pm TMAC 2024 Conference Host Luncheon
Location: Georgian A/B/C, Lower Level Holiday Inn
Presented by your 2024 TMAC Conference Host - TBA
  2-3pm Closing Keynote: Robin Esrock
State of the Travel Media Nation
Location: Georgian A/B/C, Lower Level Holiday Inn
SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism
  3-3:30pm Closing Conference Remarks
Location: Georgian A/B/C, Lower Level Holiday Inn
  3:30-6pm Explore Sudbury - FREE TIME
  3:55pm Shuttle departs Holiday Inn for Hampton Inn
  6-9:30pm

TMAC Awards Gala 
Location: Natura Sudbury
SHUTTLES:
5:25pm: Shuttle departs Hampton Inn for Holiday Inn
5:30pm: Shuttle departs from Holiday Inn for Natura 
5:40pm: 2nd Shuttle departs from Holiday Inn for Natura 
9:40pm: Shuttle departs Natura for Holiday Inn & Hampton Inn
Co-Sponsored: TMAC & Sudbury Tourism
  9:30-11:59pm TMAC After Hours: Conference Karaoke Dance Party
Location: Lower Level, Holiday Inn Sudbury (cash bar)
SPONSOR: Travel Media Association of Canada
Sun
June 18		 7-8:30am Breakfast (on own or as included with your accommodation)
  5:50 am onward Shuttles to Airport / Begin travel home
5:50am Shuttle departs Hampton Inn (heads to Holiday Inn)
6:05am Shuttle departs Holiday Inn traveling to Greater Sudbury Airport
12:50pm Shuttle departs Hampton Inn (heads to Holiday Inn)
1:05pm Shuttle departs Holiday Inn traveling to Greater Sudbury Airport
See Schedule Here