Tourism Industry Association of Canada CEO to Provide Key Industry Update and Comment on Party Tourism Commitments in Advance of Federal Leaders Debate

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2021) - WHAT: The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) President and CEO, Beth Potter, will provide new key Industry updates and comment on Party Tourism Commitments in advance of the Federal Leaders Debate in English. Potter will provide key statistics on the need for ongoing financial support from the next government to support the hardest hit businesses.

WHO: Beth Potter, President and CEO, Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)

WHEN & WHERE: Thursday, September 9^th, 2021 at 8:30am EDT

LOCATION: Zoom. Media to pre register here:

https://tiac-aitc-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PDK2BJW_SGKiVOfMP9kBhA

WHY: TIAC is calling on all parties to commit to a targeted bridge program to support the hardest hit businesses in the tourism and travel industry. After 18 months of the pandemic, these businesses have been devastated by revenue loss, drastic declines in travelers, and uncertainty. Without ongoing financial support, these businesses will not be able to recover.

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About the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)

Founded in 1930 to encourage the development of tourism in Canada, TIAC serves today as the national private-sector advocate for this $105 billion sector. Based in Ottawa, TIAC takes action on behalf of Canadian tourism businesses and promotes positive measures that help the industry grow and prosper.

Media Inquiries:

Madison Simmons
Director of Government Affairs, TIAC
msimmons@tiac-aitc.ca /613-864-3079

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