SUSTAINABILITY TRAVEL & TOURISM

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1 A COLLABORATIVE NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON INNOVATION AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF TOURISM TO CANADA S SUSTAINABLE FUTURE VICTORIA, BC JANUARY 20-23, 2019 PROGRAM IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism 2019 will take place at the Victoria Conference Centre from January 20-23, Sessions will explore climate change, technology, transportation, Indigenous culture, policy, and new tourism trends and experiences. The 2019 program will explore: Ecology and Environment, Community and Sense of Place, Culture and Heritage, and the Economy. Co-Chaired by Keith Henry, CEO of Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada and Marion Joppe. Professor, University of Guelph, and President, Tourism Environment. IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism 2019 is presented in partnership between Destination Greater Victoria, Synergy Enterprises, Beattie Tartan Integrated Communications and Starrboard Enterprises. Learn more at

2 DAY 0 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 DAY OF IMPACT PRE-CONFERENCE TOUR DAY OF IMPACT 10:00am-4:00pm* *Meet at the Victoria Conference Centre (Totem Area) 9:45AM Join us for a day of experiential learning as we showcase thriving tourism businesses who have implemented innovative sustainable practices into their everyday operation. Cruise Victoria s Inner Harbour with Eagle Wing Tours, the world s first carbon-neutral whale watching company, and learn from local operators and organizations who are proving that true sustainability is not only possible, it s profitable. Enjoy a delicious, responsibly sourced lunch provided by Songhees Events & Catering on land at the Victoria International Marina, followed by a tour of Canada s first luxury green marina, before reboarding Eagle Wing Tours Forever Wild Vessel for a wildlife tour (weather pending). Tour presenters include: Victoria International Marina, City of Victoria, Eagle Wing Tours, Songhees Nation, Harbour Air, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority and Jacques Sirois of Naturehood Greater Victoria/Nature Canada. OPENING RECEPTION SONGHEES WELLNESS CENTRE 6:00pm-8:30pm 1100 Admirals Road *Transportation will be provided from the Victoria Conference Centre to the Opening Reception. Buses will depart at 5:45PM, 6:00PM and 6:15PM. join us as we gather together to have our say in shaping canada s future as a global leader in sustainable tourism. Open to all registrants, this evening will celebrate the kick-off to IMPACT and welcome all delegates to beautiful Greater Victoria, B.C. Hosted at the stunning Songhees Wellness Centre, guests will enjoy a west coast inspired menu of hors d oeuvres, action stations catered by Songhees Events and Catering, and locally produced cider and beer poured by Merridale Cidery & Distillery and BC Ale Trail partners. There will be a special performance by the Lekwungen Dancers and local leaders will be in attendance to share in the celebration. Recommended Dress Code: Business Casual

3 DAY 1 - MONDAY, JANUARY 21 MORNING REGISTRATION: 7:00AM-1:00PM PRE-FUNCTION AREA NETWORKING BREAKFAST: 7:30-8:30 A.M. PRE-FUNCTION AREA WELCOME 8:30am-8:45am IMPACT Kick-Off Rachel Dodds, Professor, Ryerson University; Kayli Anderson, Managing Partner, Synergy Enterprises REALITY CHECK 8:45am-9:00am Reality Check Robert Sandford, EPCOR Water Security Chair at the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health CANADA: STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 9:00am-10:15am Canada: State of the Industry David Goldstein, President & CEO of Destination Canada; Greg Oates, Executive Editor, Skift; Keith Henry, President & CEO, ITAC COFFEE BREAK: 10:15-10:45 A.M. PRE-FUNCTION AREA FACILITATED SESSIONS 10:45am-12:00pm 1. Breakout Room TBC 2. Breakout Room TBC 3. Breakout Room TBC 1. Place 2 Place 2.0 Geoffrey Tauvette, Director, Fuel & Environment at WestJet; John Wilson, Wilson s Transportation 2. Protecting Culture and Language through Tourism Carl-Éric Guertin, General director, ÉCONOMUSÉE Network Society; Shannon Guihan, Director, Bannikin; David Daley, ITAC - Wapusk Adventures; Hon. Jeanie Dendys, Yukon Minister of Tourism and Culture 3. Operations: The $ and Sense of Sustainability Gary Graham, Manager of Program Operations, Hotel Association of Canada; Trina White, Parkside Hotel; Kevin Eshkawkogan, ITAC - Indigenous Tourism Ontario; Colin Burslem, Executive Chef, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4 DAY 1 - MONDAY, JANUARY 21 CONT. AFTERNOON LUNCH WITH TODD HIRSCH: CANADIAN ECONOMY & ENVIRONMENT 12:00-1:30 P.M. CARSON HALL FACILITATED SESSIONS 1:30 am-3:00pm 1. Breakout Room TBC 2. Breakout Room TBC 3. Breakout Room TBC 1. The Circular Economy Paul Long, ANIAN; Andrea McFadden, Okanagan Lavendar; Jill Doucette, Founding Partner, Synergy Enterprises 2. Cruise: From Coast to Coast to Coast Michael McGarry, Government Relations & Public Affairs, Cruise Lines International Association; Sandi Weir, VP, Destination Development & Government Relations, Norwegian Cruise Lines; Ian Robertson, CEO, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority; Peter Lehmann, Senior Marine Services Manager, Enviro Systems 3. Active and Accessible Tourism Brad McCannell, Vice President, Access and Inclusion, Rick Hansen Foundation; Casey Hanisko, President, Business Services + Events, Adventure Travel Trade Association; Maureen Gordon, Marketing Manager & Co-Owner, Maple Leaf Adventures COFFEE BREAK: 3:00-3:30 P.M. PRE-FUNCTION AREA DOSE OF INNOVATION 3:30-3:45pm 1. How to Fund Change Sonya Graci, Ryerson University 2. Lessons from Biosphere Glen Mandziuk, TOTA BIODIVERSITY 3:45-5:00pm Biodiversity Bob McDonald, Host, CBC s Quirks & Quarks; Brenda Holder, Chair, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada; Karen Lewis, Earth Changers

5 DAY 2 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 MORNING NETWORKING BREAKFAST: 7:30-8:30 A.M. PRE-FUNCTION AREA WELCOME 8:30am-8:45am REALITY CHECK 8:45am-9:00am Welcome Honourable Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Reality Check: SDGs Tina Cobb, Senior Advisor Sustainable Development Policy and Engagement, Sustainable Development Unit, Government of Canada ACCELERATING GROWTH: INDIGENOUS TOURISM 9:00am-10:15am Accelerating Growth: Indigenous Tourism ITAC Speaker Panel COFFEE BREAK: 10:15-10:45 A.M. PRE-FUNCTION AREA FACILITATED SESSIONS 10:45am-12:00pm 1. Breakout Room TBC 2. Breakout Room TBC 3. Breakout Room TBC 1. Workshop on Indigenous Partnerships ITAC Speaker Panel 2. Climate Action: Reaching the Targets of the Paris Accord Kate Ballegooyen, Environment and YESAA Coordinator, Kluane First Nation; Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada; Allison Ashcroft, CUSP; Kayli Anderson, Managing Partner, Synergy Enterprises; Robert Sandford (EPCOR Chair in Water and Climate Security, United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health); Eryn Fitzgerald, BC Ministry of Energy & Mines 3. Welcoming Visitors and Benefitting Locals Leslie Bruce, President & CEO, Banff & Lake Louise Tourism; Magdalena A.K. Muir, Arctic Institute of North America at The University Of Calgary; Catherine Callary, VP Destination Development at Ottawa Tourism; Kataisee Attargutsiak, ITAC - Flow Edge Tours Artic Bay Adventures & Baffin Island. GM - Adventure Award at ITAC; Tammy Blount-Canavan, President & CEO at Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau

6 DAY 2 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 CONT. AFTERNOON LUNCH SESSION WITH TAMMY BLOUNT-CANAVAN: 12:00-1:30 P.M. CARSON HALL FACILITATED SESSIONS 1:30 am-3:00pm 1. Breakout Room TBC 2. Breakout Room TBC 3. Breakout Room TBC 1. Workshop: Setting Your Sustainable Development Goals Robert Sandford, EPCOR Chair in Water and Climate Security, United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health; Jill Doucette, Founding Partner, Synergy Enterprises 2. Next Generation of Canadian Tourism Patrick Tolchard, Owner, Valley Zipline Adventures; Michael Sadwoski, Marketing Director, Intrepid Travel 3. Bring it Forward Speaker TBA COFFEE BREAK: 3:00-3:30 P.M. PRE-FUNCTION AREA DOSE OF INNOVATION 3:30-3:45pm 1. Transformational Tourism Jake Haupert, Co-Founder, The Transformational Travel Council 2. Growing Food in Cities Holly Dumbarton, Project Coordinator, Food Eco District TOURISM IN PROTECTED PLACES 3:45-5:00pm David McKenna, President, Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit; Élisabeth Lacoursière, Director, Outreach & Marketing, Parks Canada; Patricia Dunnett, ITAC - Metepenagiag Heritage PArk National Historic Site Designation & Repatriation THE GATHERING CLOSING RECEPTION 7:00pm-10:00pm Victoria International Marina 1 Cooperage Place Enjoy the finest in local cuisine provided by IMPACT partners, Pizzeria Prima Strada, Songhees Catering Co. and Truffles Catering. Partake in local wines, craft beers and spirits and delectable desserts in an evening designed for sharing our hopes for the future. Recommended Dress Code: Business Casual This event is within walking distance of the Victoria Conference Centre; transportation is not provided. Delegates who desire a walking escort may meet in the lobby of one of the four conference hotels, departing at 6:45PM.

7 DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 MORNING NETWORKING BREAKFAST: 7:30-8:30 A.M. PRE-FUNCTION AREA WELCOME 8:30am-8:50am Welcome Honourable Jeanie Dendys, Minister of Tourism and Culture, Yukon OVERBOOKED 2.0: THE SOLUTIONS 9:00am-10:15am Overbooked 2.0: The Solutions Elizabeth Becker, Author and Journalist; Wolf Paunic, Global Executive Team Member, Trafalgar; Blake Rogers, TIA Yukon COFFEE BREAK: 10:15-10:45 A.M. PRE-FUNCTION AREA UNITE, COMMIT, ACT 10:45-11:45pm CLOSING REMARKS 11:45-12:00pm Unite - Commit - Act Greg Klassen, Principal, Twenty31 Closing Remarks IMPACT Founding Partners; Conference Co-Chairs *Schedule of events subject to change

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