2025 TMAC Schedule

TENTATIVE - THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

All Day Delegate Shuttles to Hotels (multiple shuttle options)
2:00-10:00pmRegistration + Information Desks Open
Location: Delta Hotels Bessborough Lobby
5:00-6:00pmFirst Timers Welcome
Location:  Battleford Foyer, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR: TBD
7-9/9:30pmWelcome Reception (Hors d’oeuvre)
(Includes opening Keynote Presentation)
Location:  Remai Riverview Room
SPONSOR: Discover Saskatoon and The Remai
9:00-11:59pmTMAC After Hours
Location: The Terrace Patio + Foyer, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR: TBD

Thursday, June 5, 2025

7:00-8:30amBreakfast for hotel guests
Location: Battleford, Delta Hotel Bessborough & the Shakespeare room, Saskatoon Downtown
SPONSOR:  TBD
7:30 – 8:15amMarketplace SET UP for industry
Location:  Adam Ballroom + Foyer, Delta Hotels Bessborough
8:30-10:00amMedia Marketplace Sessions #1 – #6 
Location:  Adam Ballroom + Foyer, Delta Hotels Bessborough
10:00-10:30amWellness Break
Location: The Terrace + Terrace Entryway, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR: TBD
10:30-12:00pmMedia Marketplace Sessions #7 – #12
Location: Adam Ballroom + Foyer, Delta Hotels Bessborough
12:00-1:00pmLunch (sandwich bar) + free time
Location: Battleford, Delta Hotels Bessborough
1:00-1:15pmMeet for tour departure
Location: Delta Hotels Bessborough Lobby
1:15-5:00pm

Local Tours
Locations: Off Site
SPONSOR: Discover Saskatoon

5:00-6:15pmPersonal Time/Networking
6:15-6:30pmGather for Local Host Dinner departures
Location: Delta Hotels Bessborough Lobby
6:30-9:45pmLocal Host Dinner (Theme: Saskatoon Tuxedo aka Denim on Denim)
Location: Champetre County
SPONSOR: Tourism Saskatchewan
9:45-11:59pmAfter-hours drop-in event
Location:  The Terrace Patio + Foyer, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR:  TBD

Friday, June 6, 2025

7:00-7:30amMindful Morning / Yoga
Location: Garden Courtyard, Delta Hotel Bessborough
SPONSOR: TBD
7:00-8:15amBreakfast for Sheraton Hotel guests
Location: Battleford, Delta Hotel Bessborough & the Shakespeare room, Saskatoon Downtown
SPONSOR: TBD
8:30-10:00amMedia Marketplace sessions #13 – #18
Location: Adam Ballroom + Foyer, Delta Hotels Bessborough
10:00-10:30amWellness Break
Location: The Terrace + Terrace Entryway, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR: TBD
10:30-12:00pmMedia Marketplace sessions #19 – #24
Location: Adam Ballroom + Foyer, Delta Hotels Bessborough
12:00-1:00pmLuncheon
Location: Battleford, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR: Pearl
1:00-2:00pmNetworking/Personal Time
2:00-3:00 pm
ALL DELEGATES
PD Session #1: Exploring Sustainability Through an Indigenous Lens
Location: Battleford, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR: TBD
3:00-3:30pmWellness Break
Location: Battleford Foyer, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR: TBD
3:30-4:30pm

PD Session #2: How to use artificial intelligence intelligently: top usage cases to help you work smarter
Location: Salon Batoch, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR:  TBD

PD Session #3: Everyday Hustling: Travel related side-hustles for media to increase income
Location: William Pascoe, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR:  TBD

PD Session #4: Creating Compelling Videos: From Concept to Completion
Location: Terrace, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR:  TBD

4:30-6:00pmPersonal/Networking Time
6:00pmGather for Dine Around Dinner departures
Location: Delta Hotels Bessborough Lobby
6:30pm -9:00pm Dine Around Saskatoon
Location: Various locations
SPONSOR: Discover Saskatoon
9:30/10pm-1amTMAC After Hours: Karaoke Night (TBD Theme)
Location: Alt Hotel Saskatoon
SPONSOR: Germain Hotels

Saturday, June 7, 2025

7:00-9:00amBreakfast for Sheraton Hotel guests
Location: Battleford, Delta Hotel Bessborough & the Shakespeare room, Saskatoon Downtown
SPONSOR: TBD
8:15-9:15am

Chapter Meetings
Ontario Chapter: Salon Batoche (Delta Hotel Bessborough)
SPONSOR: TBD

BC & Yukon Chapter: Saskatchewan Room (Delta Hotel Bessborough)
SPONSOR: TBD

Atlantic Chapter: Spadina Room (Delta Hotel Bessborough)
SPONSOR: TBD

Prairies & Northwest Territories Chapter: Cypress Room (Delta Hotel Bessborough)
SPONSOR: TBD

  
9:30-10:30amTMAC 2024 AGM
Location: Adam Ballroom, Hotel Bessborough
SPONSOR: TBD
10:30-11:00amWellness Break
Location: TBD, Hotel Bessborough
SPONSOR: TBD
11:00-11:30amOptional: Transportation to Host Hotels/Free Time

11:30am-12:30pm

ALL DELEGATES

PD Session #5: The Media Pitch Playbook in 2025: Strategies for Captivating Coverage
Location: TBD, Hotel Bessborough
SPONSOR: Gold #5

PD Session #6: Building a Facebook Group Community to Build your Brand and Grow your Business
Location: William Pascoe, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR: Gold #6

PD Session #7: Beyond Google: The Future of Independent Travel Publishing
Location: Salon Batoche, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR: Gold #7

12:30-2:00pm2026 Future Host Announcement Luncheon
Location: Battleford, Delta Hotels Bessborough
2:00-2:50pmClosing Keynote with Yann Martel + Final Remarks via Conference Chair
Location: Battleford, Delta Hotels Bessborough
Sponsor: TBD
  
3:00-4:00pmTMAC Board Meeting
Location: TBD, Hotel Bessborough
3:00-5:30pmPersonal Time/Networking
5:45-6:30pmReception (Cash/Debit/Credit Bar)
Location:  Conference Foyer, Delta Hotels Bessborough
6:30-11:59pmTMAC Awards Gala Dinner followed by social + dance
Location: Adam Ballroom, Delta Hotels Bessborough
SPONSOR: Encore and Tourism Saskatchewan

Sunday, June 8, 2025

All Day Delegate Shuttles to Airport (multiple shuttle options)