Birds of prey are soaring into the travel space! At Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, a Harris’s hawk named Itzae works with her handler, Paco, to keep pesky birds away from poolside diners. This ancient practice is helping control wildlife in modern tourism—non-lethally and naturally. See what else TMAC Member Claudia Laroye learned about birds of prey: https://lnkd.in/gVtfn3tX #MarriottHotel #WildlifeManagement #TravelInnovation #BirdsofPrey #PuertoVallarta #TMACTravel #TMACmember
Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC)
Industry Associations
Brighton, Ontario 1,114 followers
We ARE Going Places!
About us
TMAC is a Canadian not-for-profit association of accredited industry and media travel professionals. We cultivate relationships that result in relevant connections, comprehensive opportunities and successful outcomes. As an organization, we strive for inclusivity, openness and forward-thinking in the ever-changing travel industry environment. Millions of people call themselves travel “experts,” but only a handful of travel media worldwide can truly be called trusted sources. In Canada, most of them belong to the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC). Founded in 1994, TMAC represents Canada’s most professional and productive experts in the field of travel. Nearly 400 members strong, we are Canadian writers, photographers, videographers, bloggers and social media mavens, as well as highly respected representatives of the travel industry from around the world. Our membership is well represented across Canada and supports four regional chapters: British Columbia, Alberta & NWT, Ontario and Atlantic. TMAC is currently working on furthering its regional chapter representation, specifically developing a Quebec chapter. Each year, TMAC members gather for an ambitious and wide-ranging annual conference to exchange story ideas, explore new destinations and keep up to date on skills, trends and techniques. Most importantly, industry partners are able to showcase their destinations at the Media Marketplace, a scheduled one-on-one networking session that brings together industry and media members. Throughout the year, each chapter holds a series of local events, activities, presentations and professional development sessions attended by both media and industry members. As a not-for-profit organization, TMAC is directed by a volunteer board of directors and managed by its Chief Administration Officer, Donna Hatt. Visit our website for details, meet our Board of Directors, and become a member - media or industry!
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https://www.travelmedia.ca
External link for Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC)
- Industry
- Industry Associations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Brighton, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- travel media, media, content creation, tourism industry, and Professional Development
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Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H), CA
Employees at Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC)
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Ursula Maxwell-Lewis
Journalist /Photographer with Black Press News Group * Columnist Cloverdale Reporter * Columnist Spotlight on the Arts Magazine * Travel Columnist…
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Ayngelina Brogan
Publisher, Bacon is Magic
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Noelle Aune
Communications Consultant, PR & Media Strategist
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Sandra Thomas
Journalist, copy editor, travel writer
Updates
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Congratulations to TMAC Members Robin and Arlene Karpan! Robin's beautiful photo of #Banff won Silver in the Best Photography Places category at the SATW Canadian Chapter Awards. This photo was taken from Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park and was published in the award-winning travel website We Explore Canada. #SATW Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Parks Canada #ParksCanada #banffnp
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Warm, witty, and welcoming. This is how TMAC Member Martha Chapman describes Canada’s easternmost province, Newfoundland. On her recent trip, Chapman discovered the joys of Murray Premises, a national historic site; whales and puffins, Newfoundland slang, and more. Read her love letter to the province in Travel Life Magazine (page 30!): https://lnkd.in/gTh7MvbB #TMACTravel #TMACmember #newfoundland
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After enduring surgeries and being confined to bed for two years, TMAC member Jenn Smith Nelson set out for the Peruvian Amazon in an effort to reconnect with herself. See what she discovered in the wild: https://lnkd.in/gFzqvbRu #TMACtravel #TMACmember #NatureHeals #AmazonRainforest #ReconnectWithNature #AdventureAwaits
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Ready for an unforgettable adventure? 🌊🐋 Newfoundland’s rugged coastlines, charming towns, and breathtaking landscapes await! From whale watching to hiking iconic trails, this is the ultimate destination for nature lovers and explorers. Read about TMAC member Margaret Swaine's adventure: https://lnkd.in/grPvp8VJ #ExploreNewfoundland #EastCoastAdventures #TravelCanada #DiscoverNL #TMACTravel #TMACmember
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Congratulations to TMAC member Taryn Eyton for winning the 2024 Banff Mountain Film and Book Award for best outdoor guidebook! Taryn’s book, Backpacking on Vancouver Island: The Essential Guide to the Best Multi-Day Trips and Day Hikes is the perfect practical companion for your adventures. Learn more about the winners: https://lnkd.in/ggKRcA7P Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity #TMACmember #tmactravel #guidebook #banffcentre
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Small ship tour operators Maple Leaf Adventures and Bluewater Adventures Ltd returned this summer to clean up British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest coastline! Working with Indigenous Nations, they removed 32.5 tonnes of marine debris, helping protect critical habitats for whales, seabirds, and sea otters. This effort highlights how eco-tourism can positively impact the environment. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gx9rQDp6 #BCCoastalCleanup #CleanCoastsCleanWaters #SustainableTourism #MarineDebris #GreatBearRainforest #TMACTravel #TMACmember
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2025 Conference Logo Revealed: We are excited to finally share our 2025 Conference Logo, designed by Josh Jacobson of Saskatoon. About the artist: Josh Jacobson is an artist and graphic designer from Saskatoon with a passion for creating art that connects with people. Known for his bold and colorful murals across Saskatchewan, Josh also brings his artistic eye to graphic design, blending creativity with practical design skills to offer a wide range of services. Josh believes that art has the power to bring people together. Whether through public art festivals, interactive murals, or working directly with clients on design projects, he’s always looking for ways to make art accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
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🍷 Welcome to Summerland, BC – the hidden gem of the Okanagan wine region! Join TMAC member Murissa Shalapta as she taste tests her way through this charming town, home to Canada’s Wine Train and Bottleneck Drive. From local wines to gourmet food, she’ll show you the best spots to eat, drink, and explore—without the Kelowna crowds or prices. Perfect for wine lovers, foodies, and adventurers! Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gXckFpW4 #SummerlandBC #OkanaganWine #BottleneckDrive #FoodieFinds #WineLovers #TravelBC
24 Hours in Summerland, BC | Canada's Wine Train & Bottleneck Drive
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We are so pleased to share that TMAC Member Sharon Matthews-Stevens' photo won the Travel Photography Category at the Ontario Tourism Summit's 2024 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence! The movement and energy of the Wiikwemkoong dancer in the winning picture is palpable in this beautiful capture! Congratulations Sharon! #wikwemikongtourism #northeasternontario #indigenouscanada #indigenoustourism #ontariotourismsummit
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