Team Kingston is all set to welcome event industry professionals from across Canada at the Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE), the largest show of its kind in the country. Our booth and Kingston branding throughout the trade show floor bring our business events campaign to life, inspiring attendees to see more, do, more, and taste more in Kingston. We'll be in our booth throughout the show on Tues Aug 13 and Weds Aug 14, as well as at our Kingston networking breakfast Wednesday morning at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University Toronto campus. If you're attending CMEE, please come and see us in booth #1514.
Tourism Kingston
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Kingston, Ontario 3,073 followers
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About us
Mission Tourism Kingston’s mission is to promote Kingston, Ontario as a uniquely historic and hip destination to explore year-round. Vision Tourism Kingston’s vision is to excel in creating, promoting, and growing opportunities for Kingston, Ontario to be a premier destination for individuals, groups, and businesses; to leverage tourism as a key driver of a healthy economy of Kingston; and to champion Kingston as a destination for local, regional, national, and international tourism. About Tourism Kingston: https://www.visitkingston.ca/about-tourism-kingston/ Facebook: facebook.com/VisitKingstonCA Instagram: instagram.com/VisitKingstonCA Twitter: twitter.com/VisitKingstonCA
- Website
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http://www.visitkingston.ca
External link for Tourism Kingston
- Industry
- Leisure, Travel & Tourism
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Kingston, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Tourism, Sport Tourism, Travel and Trade, Film and Media, Visitor Experience, Research, Marketing, and Business Events
Locations
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Primary
177 Wellington St
200
Kingston, Ontario K7L 3E3, CA
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209 Ontario St
Kingston, Ontario K7L 2Z1, CA
Employees at Tourism Kingston
Updates
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Tourism Kingston's Business Events Specialist Ted Robinson will be attending the Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE) on August 13 and 14 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre along with our partners from Delta Hotel Kingston Waterfront, Marriott Hotel Kingston, Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront, DoubleTree/Home2Suites by Hilton, Queen's University Event Services, and Fort Henry National Historic Site. The Kingston team is excited to share our city and why the Limestone City is the perfect place for meetings and conference-hosting. If you're attending, please stop by booth #1514 to visit Team Kingston, or at the Kingston networking breakfast on Wednesday, August 14 from 8–10 am. We look forward to meeting with you and to show you The Power of Small!
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Kingston is proud to welcome the Ontario Boccia Championships on August 10 and 11, 9 am–6 pm at the Slush Puppie Place! Join us in cheering on the athletes at this free event! View the competition schedule: https://lnkd.in/gT-H76-E Learn more about this event: https://lnkd.in/gvukX6EM
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On Sun Aug 11, Noelle Piche, Travel and Tourism Development Specialist, will moderate a panel at the Student and Youth Travel Association (SYTA) conference. Bridging the Gap: How to effectively work with DMOs and tour operators will leverage Noelle’s knowledge and experience in the industry and engage panelists in a discussion to break down the supplier-to-buyer relationship, uncover the most effective ways for the two to connect, and shed light on how to bridge the gap between DMOs and tour operators. Attending SYTA? You can join Noelle for this important conversation Sun Aug 11, 10–11 am in the Sugar Hill Room, Executive Conference Centre, lower level. (SYTA: Student & Youth Travel Association)
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Maclean's magazine released their roundup of the best affordable places to live in Canada, and Kingston has been named among the 10 cities selected by the publication. “We’re thrilled that Kingston has been officially recognized as one of the most livable cities in Canada,” says Megan Knott, Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Kingston. “With an exceptional quality of life here, Kingston truly offers that optimum balance that so many are seeking between bustling city life and a slower, more leisurely pace, with something to play to everyone’s passions. Much of what makes Kingston a great place to visit make it a great place to live, such as our arts and culture, history and heritage, and greenspaces and waterfront.” Read the roundup on Macleans.ca: https://bit.ly/3AeNDuW
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Noelle Piche, Travel Trade and Tourism Development Specialist, and Ella Wang, International Travel Trade Coordinator, will be attending the upcoming Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA) conference in New York City August 9–13. Noelle and Ella will meet with representatives from the global student and youth travel market to create connections that help foster student and youth travel in Kingston. On August 11, Noelle Piche will moderate Bridging the Gap. In this panel discussion, industry leaders will discuss how to effectively work with DMOs and tour operators. (SYTA: Student & Youth Travel Association)
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Kingston Destination Group is hiring for the upcoming fall season. If you're interested in local tourism, this is a great opportunity! Positions available: - Servers/Bartenders - Guest Services Reps - Trolley Guides - Food & Beverage Coordinator For the complete list of available positions, please visit https://lnkd.in/eFgUdded If you are interested, please apply by Friday, August 9 online at www.ktic.ca/jobs
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Thank you to everyone who attended the opening ceremony for the Canadian Little League Championship at City Park yesterday! The teams were welcomed with a short ceremony MC’d by long-time Kingston sportscaster, Doug Jefferies featuring local anthem singer, Kyra Daniel, Town Crier, Chris Whyman, and opening remarks from Deputy Mayor, Counsellor Oosterhof. At the end of the ceremony, the championship kicked off with the ceremonial opening pitch! Games are taking place until August 8 in City Park. Join us in cheering on our home team, the Kingston Colts! Learn more about the Canadian Little League Championship in Kingston: https://bit.ly/3Yu5HLs"
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Today, until August 8, Kingston is hosting the Canadian Little League Championship at City Park for the first time! ⚾ Learn about the events schedule, the recently renovated Cricket Field, and more: https://lnkd.in/gHhhfbzg
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Last week, Megan Knott, Chief Executive Officer, attended Destinations International's conference and completed two Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) courses: Strategic Issues in Destination Management, and Destination Information and Research. The two courses provided valuable content presented by great speakers, including best practices and insight from peers in the industry, as well as providing valuable networking opportunities. This was a well-organized conference and a great experience overall.