Speaker Presentations

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Complete CeC Photo Gallery

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QuickMobile Launches CeC Mobile Website

QuickMobile, one of Canada-e-Connect's conference partners, has developed and launched the official conference mobile website.

Before arriving in Montréal, be sure to point your Smartphone's browser to www.quickmobile.com/cec to access to the conference program, speaker bios, our Twitter feed, and more, all from the convenience of your handheld wireless device!

Canada-e-Connect – January 27-29, 2010
Delta Centre-Ville, Montréal, Quebec

Canada-e-Connect is the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s compelling look into the online and web-based trends, tools and technology that can help catalyze growth in the tourism sector.

Presented in association with PhoCusWright, a global leader in travel industry research and strategic intelligence, the 2010 edition of Canada-e-Connect, promises to provide our tourism industry members with fresh insights on the most relevant topics in the online area.

You Could Win a Getaway for Two to Montréal or Ottawa!

Two Great Getaway Packages Courtesy of Tourisme Montreal and Ottawa Tourism

TIAC is pleased to announce that TWO fabulous getaway packages will be awarded to Canada-e-Connect delegates! These prize packages have been generously provided by our partners at Tourisme Montréal and Ottawa Tourism.

The Montreal weekend getaway will be awarded as part of a fun Twitter networking contest that will be held during the conference. The contest details will be explained at the Welcoming Reception on Wednesday, January 27th, hosted by Tourisme Montreal, so be sure to join us! This great prize package includes:

• 2 nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel
• Dinner for two in one of Montréal’s best gourmet restaurants
• A special gift courtesy of Fruits & Passion and Tourisme Montréal: Fragranced hand products
• 2 Privilèges Passport coupons from Casino de Montréal (value of up to $20 CAD)
• Discount card & gift with a purchase of 75 CAD or more in one of Montréal’s Shopping centers

The Ottawa getaway package will be awarded to a lucky delegate at the closing of the conference on Friday, January 29th. This terrific prize includes:

• Two nights accommodation (including breakfast) at the Radisson Hotel Ottawa Parliament Hill
• Complimentary admission for two to the Canadian Museum of Civilization
• Complimentary admission for two to the Canadian War Museum
• Complimentary admission for two to the Canada Aviation Museum
• $100.00 gift card courtesy of Holtz Spa
• A Rideau Centre Savings Directory

Good luck to all of our delegates, and thank you to both Tourisme Montréal and Tourism Ottawa for providing these wonderful prizes!

Final Program Announced

The program for Canada-e-Connect 2010 has been developed by technology experts in Canada’s tourism industry specifically to address the needs of Canada’s tourism industry.  This compelling program developed by the industry, for the industry features:

• PhoCusWright President and CEO Philip Wolf at the opening keynote address
• Marketing expert and author Bertrand Cesvet on Conversational Capital
• Jens Thraenhart with insights on the Chinese market in light of the recent ADS announcement
• Carroll Rheem with the latest PhoCusWright research data on online traffic and conversion trends at Closing Keynote
• Representatives from two of Marketing magazine’s national award winners – The Canadian Tourism Commission (Marketer of the Year) and Sid Lee (Marketing Agency of the Year)
• Presenters and Panellists representing markets in the United States, Sweden, France, China, Scotland, and many different regions in Canada including Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada and the West Coast

For more information on the conference program, please click here.

Join us at Canada-e-Connect 2010

For more information on registration fees or to register, please click here.  For information on the special conference room rate at the Delta Centre-Ville, click here.

About Canada-e-Connect

Who Should Attend Canada-e-Connect?

Canada-e-Connect delivers valuable insight and networking opportunities for executive and management-level delegates, including Presidents and CEOs, as well as VPs, Directors and Managers in the following areas at tourism and marketing enterprises.

• Sales & Marketing
• Branding/Brand Management/Brand Strategy
• PR & Advertising
• Business Development and Strategy
• Corporate Communications
• Strategic Partnerships
• Customer Relationship Management
• Customer Experience
• Product Development
• E-Commerce
• E-Marketing

Presented in association with PhoCusWright, a global leader in travel industry research and strategic intelligence, the 2010 edition of Canada-e-Connect, promises to provide our tourism industry members with fresh insights on the most relevant topics in the online area, including:

• e-distribution;
• the value of online “conversations”,
• social media marketing;
• challenges and opportunities for mobile;
• technology for small businesses;
• e-business strategies;
• analytics;
• strategic blogging.

Proprietors and managers of small and medium-sized tourism businesses will also find much of value in these sessions, as sessions have been designed with the needs of all tourism enterprises in mind.

Canada-e-Connect Conference Format

The conference will include plenary sessions and workshops as well as panel discussions.  Simultaneous translation will be available for delegates in English and French.

Canada-e-Connect and Online Revealed Canada to complement each other this January in Montreal

In 2010, TIAC and A Couple of Chicks e-Marketing will stage both Canada-e-Connect and Online Revealed during the same week, at the same venue.

Given the current state of the economy and the financial pressures on its members and the tourism sector in general, TIAC believes that having these two conferences in the same week in the same city and venue will help keep travel costs down for those individuals who wish to attend both. It will also help create a full week of learning, collaboration, and networking across all sectors of the Canadian travel industry, and for all levels from the front line to the executive office.

Carmen Ciotola Co-Chair, Canada-e-Connect Advisory Committee	Jaime Horwitz Co-Chair, Canada-e-Connect Advisory Committee