SEe ON Summit: Envision Tourism Growth
Join RTO 9 for the annual Tourism Summit and the inaugural Sustainable Tourism Summit in Kingston, ON!
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton
1550 Princess Street Kingston, ON K7M 9E3 CanadaRefund Policy
Agenda
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Makers Market Opens
9:00 AM - 9:25 AM
Welcome
Cheri Kemp Long
David R. Maracle
9:25 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote Speaker: ChatGPT/AI
Cris Urroz
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Presentation: Itinerary Development
Cathy Kirkpatrick
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
BREAK: Makers Market
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Experiential Tourism
Moderator: Cale Fair
Kelly Bergeron
Karina Belanger
Cynthia Peters
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
LUNCH
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Presentation: Tourism Industry Research
Oliver Martin
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Panel Discussion: Funding & Grant Opportunities
Moderator: Katherine Hobbs
Mia Robertson
Liam Karry
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
BREAK: Makers Market
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Presentation: Market Trends & Visitor Profiles
Melanie Robert
3:45 PM - 3:55 PM
Closing Remarks
Cheri Kemp Long
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Reception
Tourism Kingston
Kingston Accommodation Partners
About this event
Join RTO 9 at the newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton in Kingston, Ontario for our 2-day SEe ON Summit experience (make it even better by staying overnight!):
- Day One - Annual Tourism Summit: Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Day Two - Sustainable Tourism Summit: Friday, September 13 , 2024
Both days will be packed with incredible speakers, forward thinking ideas and inspiration to spark creativity and help Envision Tourism Growth in South Eastern Ontario. Be sure to check out the Makers Market each day during the Tourism Summit and the Sustainable Tourism Summit.
Interested in staying the night? We have reserved a room block at a special rate with the DoubleTree by Hilton - be sure to reserve before August 13th in order to guarantee a spot! Get your reservation HERE.
See above for more information on speakers and the agendas for both days - subject to change. Spots are limited! Grab your tickets today!
There are two ticket options available:
- Two-Day Pass (Both September 12th & 13th): $65.23 (including fees)
- One-Day Pass (either September 12th OR 13th): $38.61 (including fees)
Join us in the evening of Thursday, September 12th at 4:30pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton for a networking reception, generously hosted by Tourism Kingston and the Kingston Accommodation Partners. Mix, mingle and enjoy some drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the Cannery Kitchen and Social, on-site at the DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston. Be sure to include your free registration for the networking session at the time of purchasing your summit tickets!
Frequently asked questions
No - all attendees must pre-register for the Summit and bring digital copies of their ticket on their phone for check-in. There will be no tickets available at the door the day of.
Yes! We have reserved a block of rooms with the DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston that offers a special rate for summit attendees. Spaces are limited - so be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible! See the description above for a direct link to book!
We are encouraging everyone to bring along a reusable bag for the Makers Market to ensure we aren't using any disposable bags!
No - we are trying to ensure our event is as green as possible, so there will be no card copies of the agenda or speaker bios available that day. However, there will be QR code access to the digital copy for attendees to access.
No, we will not issue refunds for tickets, however we are happy to transfer your registration to another person from your organization to attend in your place!
Organized by
RTO 9 is a regional tourism organization that is funded by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Industries. RTO 9 actively promotes tourism for the region and works to support and grow the tourism industry through product development initiatives.