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November 25 & 26, 2020

Virtual Event Centre

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12 Panels, Live Q&A Sessions & Over 20 Virtual Booths

Free to Attend

Moving Forward Better - Recovery, Resiliency & Regeneration

Within every challenge lies an opportunity for transformation. Recovery, resiliency, and regeneration start from within. We invite you to join us in coming together as a tourism community to learn, strategize, collaborate, and move forward better than before. 12 panels. 2 streams. Over 50 world-renowned speakers and industry experts from around the globe.

 

  • Discover the virtual events centre for a truly immersive, streamlined experience

  • Engage in live Q&A sessions, network and connect with industry leaders, colleagues, and partners

  • Bid on unique experiences and products through a virtual silent auction

  • Gain insights into the latest trends and developments in tourism, climate action, community building, and more

  • Explore industry and community resources by interacting with live representatives through virtual booths

 
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Speakers

 
 

Agenda

 

Day 1 - Wednesday, November 25

10:30 AM - Exhibition Hall Open

10:30 AM - TOTA & CCCTA AGMs

12:00 - 12:30 PM - Networking Session

12:00 - 12:30 PM - Board Meetings

12:30 - 1:00 PM - Official Opening and Indigenous Welcome, Silent Auction Kickoff

1:00 - 2:15 PM - Opening Keynote Speaker

2:15 - 3:15 PM - Panel: Regenerative Best Practices

3:15 - 3:30 PM - Exhibition Hall: Time to Visit Virtual Exhibitors & Place Your Bids on The Silent Auction

3:30 - 4:30 PM - Panel: Legal Implications of COVID-19 on Your Business

3:30 - 4:30 PM - Panel: Tourism Value Network

4:30 - 4:45 PM - Break

4:45 - 5:45 PM - Panel: Pivoting To The BC-Resident Market

4:45 - 5:45 PM - Panel: Happiness and Well-being in Communities

5:45 PM - Closing Messages

6:00 - 7:00 PM - Virtual Guided Wine Tasting

6:00 - 7:00 PM - Happy Hour Speed Networking

Day 2 - Thursday, November 26

8:00 AM - Indigenous Welcome

8:30 - 9:00 AM - Keynote Speaker

9:00 - 10:00 AM - Panel: Climate Action

9:00 - 10:00 AM - CCCTA Panel: To be announced

10:00 - 10:20 AM - Exhibition Hall: Time to Visit Virtual Exhibitors & Place Your Bids on The Silent Auction 

10:20 - 11:00 AM - Keynote Speaker

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Panel: Future of Tourism Coalition

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Panel: Crisis Proof Your Business

12:00 - 12:30 PM - Lunch & Learn

12:30 - 1:15 PM - Keynote Speaker

1:15 - 2:15 PM - Panel: National & Provincial Recovery Efforts

2:15 - 2:45 PM - Networking Session

2:45 - 3:45 PM - Panel: Thriving Communities

2:45 - 3:45 PM - Panel: Stories of Resiliency

3:45 - 4:15 PM - Exhibition Hall: Time to Visit Virtual Exhibitors & Place Your Bids on The Silent Auction

4:15 - 5:15 PM - Closing Keynote Speaker

5:15 - 5:30 PM - Closing Messages

 
 

Sponsors

Title Sponsor

 

Corporate Sponsors

 

Speaker Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Do I need to register in advance to attend the TOTA-CCCTA Virtual Summit 2020?

  • Yes, you will need to register to enjoy all the Virtual Summit features. Attendance is free, with the option to make a donation to the TOTA Tourism Excellence Scholarship Program.

Who should attend this event?

  • Everyone with an interest in learning more about travel & tourism’s recovery, resiliency, and role in regeneration is welcome to attend - including, but not limited to:

  • Tourism & Hospitality business owners, managers & employees

  • Tour Operators

  • Destination Management Organizations (DMOs)

  • Non Profit Organizations

  • Industry Associations

  • Students

Do I need to download or install any information to be able to attend this event?

  • No. You do not need to download or install any software to participate. You only need to have access to the internet.

 

How do I log in on the day of the event?

  • Your login details will be emailed to you ahead of the event. You can use these details to access the online event.

Who do I contact if I have troubleshooting issues on day-of?

Where will the event take place?

  • This is an online event. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere that you have Internet access. The event is accessible from desktop, mobile, and tablet devices.

How long will the on-demand content be available online after the event concludes?

  • Recorded content will be available for 30 days following the event for registered attendees.

Will I be able to take away information or brochures from the event?

  • Yes. Like any physical event, we will have a swag bag for you! You can add all of the documents available to the online swag bag in your account and then email them to yourself or share items with your colleagues by simply entering their email.

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Past TOTA Summits

TOTA hosts an AGM & Summit each year to bring together the Thompson Okanagan tourism industry. Each year has a slightly different focus, such as Indigenous tourism, as with Summit 2019, co-hosted with the International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC).