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.
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 |
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Tues |
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 |
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NEW TIME: 5-6pm | First Timer's Reception: ALL FIRST TIMERS & BUDDIES Welcome Location: Solarium, Lower Level SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism |
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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 |
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9-11:59pm | TMAC After Hours Location: Lounge, Holiday Inn Sudbury (cash bar) SPONSOR: Travel Media Association of Canada |
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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 |
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7-8:30am | SET UP for Media Marketplace Location: Georgian D/E, Lower Level Holiday Inn (Floor Map now available) |
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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 |
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10-10:30am | Wellness Break Location: Solarium, Holiday Inn SPONSOR: Parks Canada |
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10:30am-12pm | Media Marketplace Sessions: #7 - #12 Location: Georgian D/E, Lower Level Holiday Inn SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism |
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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 |
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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 |
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9:30-11:59pm | TMAC After Hours Location: Georgian A/B/C, Holiday Inn Sudbury (cash bar) SPONSOR: Tourism Ireland - a Taste of Ireland! |
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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 |
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10-10:30am | Wellness Break Location: Solarium, Holiday Inn SPONSOR: Tourism Ireland |
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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 |
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12:15-1:30pm | Lunch Experience Location: Georgian A/B/C, Lower Level Holiday Inn SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism |
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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 |
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2:30-3pm | TMAC Strategic Direction - Towards Our 30th Anniversary & Beyond Location: Georgian A/B/C |
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3-3:30pm | Wellness Break Location: Solarium, Holiday Inn SPONSOR: VIA RAIL Canada |
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3:30-4:30pm |
PD Session #1: |
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4:55pm | Shuttle departs Holiday Inn for Hampton Inn | |
6-9:30pm |
Dinner: Dine Around Sudbury! |
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9:30-11:59pm | TMAC After Hours Location: Lounge, Holiday Inn Sudbury (cash bar) SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism: a Taste of Ottawa! |
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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 |
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10-10:30am | Wellness Break Location: Solarium, Holiday Inn SPONSOR: Tourism Kingston |
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10:30-11:30am |
PD Session # 4 |
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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 |
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2-3pm | Closing Keynote: Robin Esrock State of the Travel Media Nation Location: Georgian A/B/C, Lower Level Holiday Inn SPONSOR: Ottawa Tourism |
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3-3:30pm | Closing Conference Remarks Location: Georgian A/B/C, Lower Level Holiday Inn |
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3:30-6pm | Explore Sudbury - FREE TIME | |
3:55pm | Shuttle departs Holiday Inn for Hampton Inn | |
6-9:30pm |
TMAC Awards Gala |
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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 |
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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 |