In just over a month Cape Breton will be hosting 80+ media and 100+ industry for the TMAC 2016 Conference & AGM: Your Heart Will Never Leave. There are a few important updates and new details regarding the conference so please be sure to read the below items very carefully. Questions? Contact any member of the conference committee and we’ll be happy to assist. Safe travels and see you in Cape Breton very soon!

Travel and Shuttle

Flying into Cape Breton, the closest airport is Sydney, Nova Scotia (YQY).

Once your flight is booked, you will need to book your shuttle transportation from the airport to your hotel. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided by Destination Cape Breton Association.

IMPORTANT: All attendees MUST complete the shuttle form by Friday, June 3. To request your shuttle now, go to the following link:
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If you are taking part in a pre- and/or post-tour, you must also provide your travel details to Randy Brooks directly at randy@dcba.ca.

If you are looking to explore on your own or stay longer, Destination Cape Breton Association has arranged for preferential car rental rates. We are in the process of confirming the booking code for TMAC delegates to take advantage of this opportunity. Information and complete booking instructions will be updated at the following link when they become available.
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Accommodation

There are three hotels providing accommodation for the conference. The official host hotel is the Hampton Inn. The overflow hotels are Cambridge Suites and Holiday Inn.
For rates and booking information go to the link below.
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NEW! Event App: Guidebook

New for the TMAC 2016 conference, we will be introducing an event app for your conference convenience: Guidebook. The app will include the onsite schedule of events, destination information – and so much more! The app will also assist us in maintaining our Green Initiatives. We’ll be making the official launch two weeks before the conference so keep an eye on your inbox for more information coming soon.

Social Media

As you get set to network with your fellow TMACers, don’t forget to include Cape Breton! Follow @TourismCB and include #TMACCB in your conference experience. And just a reminder, you can find TMAC at: @TravelMediaCA and #TMAC2016.

Your Personalized Conference Programming

The schedule of events can be previewed here.

Out of respect for those with allergies, we encourage delegates to be scent free.

NEW! We’ve added a Yoga Break to the programming. Space is limited so be sure to sign up for your recharge and energizing session!

NOTE: The professional development sessions have been updated with detailed descriptions and panelists. Please log in to your conference profile to review/update your PD selections.

Your Conference Profile

As we approach the conference days, it’s a good idea for you to review your profile.

MEDIA

Your profile is what fellow registrants will see when searching, but also it details (for organizers and yourself only) your individualized selections – tours, professional development sessions, meal requirements, allergies, etc.

To review your profile:

1. Go to: http://www.travelmediaevents.ca/delegates/edit.asp
2. Log in using your conference credentials.
3. Click on “Edit your Profile.”
4. When your profile appears, you will see your contact and address information. Keep scrolling down past this information until you come to the conference choices. You can then update your selections accordingly.

INDUSTRY

As an industry member, you have two profiles – one for your company (displayed on the left), one for you as the company representative (displayed on the right).

Your company profile is most used by media for marketplace appointment selections and includes your description of services such as “what’s new.”

The representative profile (i.e. your individual profile) includes your contact information and your personal conference selections – tours, professional development sessions, meal requirements, allergies, etc.

To review your profile:

1. Go to: http://www.travelmediaevents.ca/exhibitors/edit.asp
2. Log in using your conference credentials.
3. Click on “Edit your Profile.”
4. When your profile appears, you will see your contact and address information. Keep scrolling down past this information until you come to the conference choices. You can then update your selections accordingly.

Great Sponsorship Ideas Still Available

Are you looking for more engagement at the conference? Be sure to check out our sponsorship package for your opportunities today!