/R E P E A T -- Minister Boissonnault to join Tourism Industry Convening for Largest Conference, Showcasing Canada to a Global Audience/

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QUEBEC, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Canada's largest international tourism marketplace, Rendez-vous Canada (RVC) is in Québec City this year from May 30 ? June 2. The event hosted by Destination Canada, in partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is already surpassing attendee expectations:

• Over 1,500 attendees registered
• Includes over 370 international buyers from Destination Canada's key markets
• Meeting with over 900 tourism industry delegates
• Representing 488 Canadian organizations
• More than 51,000 pre-scheduled appointments 

This event creates meaningful connections between Canadian tourism businesses and international travel professionals that will support the recovery of our sector in the years ahead. Tourism is the heart of Canada's economic engine and social fabric ? benefitting more regions than any other industry. The outcomes of events like RVC ultimately enrich the lives of our guests and create benefits for the local city, as well as communities across Canada.

Press Conference, May 30. Join us to officially kick off RVC 2023.

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will be providing an update on the state of Canada's visitor economy post-pandemic, the bright path ahead of us, as well as the significance of events like RVC.

If you are able to attend, please RSVP by responding to [email protected].

WHO:

• The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Government of Canada
• The Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., C.M., O.Q., Chair of the Board of Directors, Destination Canada

Q&A:

• Marsha Walden, President and CEO, Destination Canada
• Beth Potter, President and CEO, Tourism Industry Association of Canada
• Martin Soucy, CEO, Alliance de l'industrie touristique du Québec
• Robert Mercure, General Manager - Destination Québec cité WHEN:
• Tuesday, May 30, 2023
• 9:00am ? 9:45am ET

WHERE:

Quebec City Convention Centre | Room: 301B

1000 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 5T8

Please note: one-on-one interview opportunities available upon request

SOURCE Destination Canada