TMAC is pleased to announce the details regarding the 2016 conference travel grant.

This year, we had our highest number of grant applicants to date. In total, we had 74 of 86 media apply; that’s 86% versus 65% in 2015.

Based on actual average airfares, the number of applicants per region (including overall requests for a travel grant) and the travel grant budget, here are the travel grant amounts for 2016: 

British Columbia $380
Alberta $325
Saskatchewan $320
Manitoba $290
Ontario $200
Quebec $265

Atlantic:

  • Prince Edward Island $290
  • New Brunswick $290
  • Nova Scotia $100

The complete details on how to claim the travel grant can be found in the Policies and Procedures document. Also, check out the FAQs for additional information.

Now that grant details have been announced, many will be anxious to book travel for the conference. Please be sure to check out the complete "how to get there" details here.
http://www.travelmediaevents.ca/delegates/travel.asp  

Important: All attendees must complete the shuttle request form (even if you indicate “no”). We will use this to create the shuttle schedule for arrival on Wednesday, June 22 and departure on Sunday, June 26. Please complete the form here by Friday, June 3.

More questions? Please contact any member of the conference planning committee.

See you in Cape Breton!
TMAC Conference Committee

Melody Wren, Vice president, Media
Jerry Grymek, Vice president, Industry
Tina Hutchinson, Manager, Events & Special Projects