The 46th edition of Rendez-Vous Canada was truly spectacular. The event was held last week at the Quebec City Convention Center in unique and magical Quebec City.?
This years event was a fully in-person show with suppliers, buyers and media all there to learn about what is new and exciting this year in Destination Canada tourism.
The sold-out event boasted 911 delegates representing 488 Canadian suppliers who?met with over 370 international buyers in 78 timed appointment slots which resulted in 51,000 one-on-one appointments being conducted during this exciting signature event.
Most buyer attendees were from Destination Canadas key markets which include: the United States, Australia, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
RVC introduced a new QR code and mobile check-in for attendees which was?the fastest registration and badge pick-up process that I have encountered at a trade show.
A few key takeaways from the show:
- New accommodations & hotel brands (such as Nobu & Moxy) are opening across Canada.
- The tour operator luxury market offerings are expanding.
- Glamping is in high-demand.
- Indigenous tours, restaurants and experiences are super-hot
- New cruise itineraries are starting for Destination Canada. Vikings new vessel, the Viking Polaris, includes a 15-day voyage that features some of Toronto & Ontarios most iconic sights.
- The first hydrogen-powered train in North America will start running between Quebec City and Charlevoix, providing a cutting-edge and green way to travel through the region.
- The Honorable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, provided an update on the state of Canadas tourism economy and spoke of their bright future ahead.
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Canada is such a vast and amazing destination with experiences that your clients wont want to miss:
- Northern Lights
- Unforgettable wildlife
- Friendly people
- History & culture.
- Camping in its national parks.
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