National Indigenous Tourism Conference (NITC) - 2022

ITAC is proud to host the National Indigenous Tourism Conference (NITC) at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino on Tsuut’ina Nation lands in Calgary, Alberta from March 8-10, 2022. We are pleased to have WestJet as the official carrier of the NITC.

The theme of the conference is “Building Back Better”. It is a call to action to operators, funding partners and industry supporters to join ITAC for a focused conversation on how the Indigenous tourism sector reunites and begins to rebuild from the impacts of COVID-19.

Following the ITAC Annual General Meeting in the afternoon, the conference really kicks off on March 8, 2022 at 6:00pm with a Welcome Reception featuring amazing cuisine from the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino—not to be missed! The following two days will include topics related to recovery and resilience and will focus on how the sector can work together to rebuild as the pandemic subsides. Click here to view the NITC agenda.

Travel Subsidies

ITAC recognizes that some tourism operators may require financial support to travel to and attend the NITC. ITAC has a limited budget for this support. Click here for more information.

Conference Cancellation Policy

With the ever changing COVID-19 landscape in Canada, ITAC will be monitoring government recommendations and health authority restrictions. ITAC is committed to hosting a safe in-person event but will adjust as required. Click here for more information on refunds and COVID precautions.

Transportation and Travel

ITAC is working closely with Indigeno Travel for this event. Please consider booking online with our Indigenous-owned full-service travel partner at Indigeno Online. Indigeno is also available to assist with corporate events, everyday leisure and Indigenous tourism experiences.

Airline

ITAC is proud to also work with WestJet for this event, who is offering 20% off Econo* and 20% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada. To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code listed below. Please visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online.

Applicable Rules and Information:

• The booking is to be made to the following city: Calgary
• The travel period begins: 3/1/2022
• The travel period ends: 3/17/2022
• No discount will apply to Basic or Business class booking
• Coupon Code: Guest web/Travel Agent web: P74XY35
• Promo Code: Travel Agent GDS only: YBB28

Hotels

Grey Eagle is now FULLY BOOKED.

ITAC has negotiated a special conference rate for conference delegates. Book your room now to stay onsite.

Room Reservation Procedure

• Guests must contact the Reservation Department directly at 1-844-719-8777 or 403-719-8777 and provide the group name, ITAC and/or group code, 511702
• All reservations require a valid credit card for guarantee and charges
• Rooms must be booked before 02-17-2022

Address

3777 Grey Eagle Dr, Calgary, AB T3E 3X8

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Hotel Blackfoot

ITAC has negotiated a special conference rate for conference delegates.

Room Reservation Procedure

• Call the hotel direct at 403-252-2253 or 1-800-661-1151
• Mention Event ID # no. is 24436
• All reservations require a valid credit card for guarantee and charges

Address

5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B5