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Wednesday, March 12

Inclusive Employment and Workplaces in Tourism

Community leaders and advocates share how you can create an IDEAL tourism workplace: inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible, leading.

By Tourism HR Canada

Date and time

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 · 8:30am - 4pm MDT

Location

The Westin Calgary Airport

671 Aero Drive Northeast Calgary, AB T2E 7Y5 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Philip Mondor, President and CEO, Tourism HR Canada

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote: Walk a Mile in my Shaky Shoes—What Business Leaders Don’t Know

Matthew Corkum

Passionate, full of animation and energy as a speaker, Matthew never backs down from difficult topics. He has always pushed the limits through his life to prosper in a wide range of environments, reg...

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Coffee Break and Expo Visit

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Panel: Inclusive Leadership in Tourism—Accessibility for All

Kurby Court, CEO, Telus Convention Centre

Rami Kassem, Owner, Javaroma Gourmet Coffee & Tea

Brenda Holder, Owner, Mahikan Trails

Yat Li, Accessibility and Inclusion Advocate

Join senior leaders from diverse tourism businesses as they discuss the vital role of accessibility in shaping an inclusive workforce and customer experience. This panel will explore how accessibilit...

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Fireside Chat: Breaking Barriers—Accessible Adventure in the Canadian Rockies

Jamie McCulloch, Executive Director

In this inspiring fireside chat, join Rocky Mountain Adaptive as they share their groundbreaking pilot of an Accessible and Inclusive Adventure Tour in the Canadian Rockies. Hear remarkable stories o...

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch and Expo Visit

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Breakout Sessions

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Empowering Indigenous People with Disabilities: Creating Inclusive Pathways

Julia McEathron, Indigenous Disability Canada

This workshop will explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Indigenous individuals with disabilities, especially in the tourism sector. Through engaging discussions, participants will...

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Belong Employer Workshop

Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Four Pillars of Accessible and Inclusive Employment

Jamie Millar-Dixon, MacLeod Silver HR

Join Jamie Millar-Dixon, Principal Consultant at MacLeod Silver HR, for an in-depth workshop on the Four Pillars of Accessible and Inclusive Employment. This session will provide a comprehensive fram...

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Coffee Break

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Mapping Tourism for Inclusive Futures of Canadians with Disabilities

Peter Field, Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Andy Livingston, CEO, Dexterity Consulting

Ying Zhou, Project Analyst, Tourism HR Canada

This component of the conference will highlight pioneering initiatives and innovative projects that are shaping the future of inclusive tourism employment. This presentation will explore Tourism HR ...

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Wrap-Up

About this event

Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

Discover how inclusivity can transform your tourism business at the Inclusive Employment and Workplaces in Tourism Conference. This dynamic, one-day event is designed to empower tourism employers with the tools, insights, and strategies to create accessible and inclusive workplaces that attract diverse talent.

What to Expect:

Inspiring Speakers: Hear from disability advocates, HR experts, service providers, and leading tourism employers who are championing inclusivity in the industry.
Practical Strategies: Learn actionable steps to make your workplace accessible and foster a culture of inclusion.
Collaborative Networking: Connect with local service providers and like-minded professionals passionate about creating workplaces where everyone belongs and thrives.

Why Attend?
Inclusive employment is not just good ethics—it’s good business. By embracing diversity, you can build a stronger team, enhance your brand reputation, and better serve a wide range of travellers. This conference will equip you with the insights and resources to take your inclusion efforts to the next level.

Join us for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we work together to make the tourism sector a welcoming place for all.

Reserve your spot today and be part of the change!

The Inclusive Employment and Workplaces in Tourism Conference takes place at the Westin Calgary Airport. For those requiring overnight accommodation, a special rate has been secured from March 7 to March 16. Click here to access the room block.

Tourism HR Canada is pleased to partner with the Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association to offer this event alongside their members' event.

Tourism HR Canada thanks the Government of Canada's Opportunities Fund for its support of the Belong initiative.

Si vous souhaitez obtenir des informations sur cet événement en français, veuillez contacter notre équipe à l'adresse suivante : info@tourismhr.ca.

Organized by

Tourism HR Canada