Hybrid Winter Function Cocktail & Events

We are excited to announce that CITAP is set to host it’s first in-person event since the pandemic began!

The 2021 CITAP Winter Function will consist of a series of virtual and in-person events to reconnect our membership and get Canada ready for the return of the Asia-Pacific travel market. The hybrid format will include a cocktail reception, collaboration with RTO members to organize in-person sales calls, and virtual presentations.

 

Event Summary

What: CITAP Hybrid Winter Function Cocktail & Events
Where: VIA Rail Canada, located in Pacific Central Station, 1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2X7
When: Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 5-7pm PST

  • CITAP Members: $150.00; additional delegate $75.00
  • Early Bird Non-Member*: $175.00 + when paid with 2022 CITAP Membership; additional delegate $87.50
  • Non-Member: $300.00; additional delegate $150.00

We are also very pleased to announce that, in collaboration with VIA Rail Canada, members who renew their membership and register for the Winter Function before December 1, 2021, at 5 PM PDT will be entered for a draw to win 2 tickets for The Canadian, an epic and iconic multiday train trip across Canada.

 

Hybrid Event Details:

  • All RTOs receive complimentary admission to the CITAP Winter Function Cocktail Reception. Please register by emailing the CITAP office at info@citap.ca to let us know the name of each delegate attending the event. Registration is required for the reception.
  • For 2021, there is no in-person marketplace with the reception. In its place, CITAP is assisting the coordination of one-on-one sales calls between Sellers and RTOs. Please contact our Board Members William Hogg (William.Hogg@destinationsherbrooke.com) and Alice Lin (alicelin@calworld.com) for more information.
  • All other educational events will be held via Zoom. Detailed information with registration to follow.
  • Proof of full vaccination status is required to attend the in-person events.
  • Deck the halls with ugly sweaters! We encourage all members to wear their ugliest Christmas sweaters during the Winter Function Cocktail!

 

Virtual Events

As part of our hybrid Winter Function for 2021, we are pleased to announce that we have scheduled educational sessions to take place via Zoom for our members to participate in.

Please see the Schedule of Events as follows:

Tuesday, November 23 at 3pm PST: CITAP Winter 2021 Virtual Cocktail Reception
It’s been a while and we miss seeing you in person! While we will be seeing some of you in person in December, we are hosting a virtual happy hour to stay connected! Please join us with your cocktails for some virtual fun.

Thursday, November 25 at 10am PST: Sustainability in Tourism with GreenStep Solutions
Join GreenStep’s CEO, Angela Nagy, to learn how your tourism business can leverage low or no-cost sustainability initiatives to drive revenue, provide cost savings, and attract and retain talent. In a world with increasing carbon taxes and industry-wide labour shortages, the risks and costs of doing nothing are greater than ever.

Tuesday, November 30 at 10 PST: YVR Update
Join us as we discuss travelling during the pandemic and future plans of YVR. Presenter Russell Atkinson, Director, Air Service Development will walk us through what is new at YVR!

Please note your CITAP membership must be in good standing to attend these virtual events and registration details have been emailed to members.
If you are unsure of your membership status, please email us at info@citap.ca.

 

Membership Renewal

To renew your membership, simply follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your account our our website: https://citap.ca/my-account/.
    If you have forgotten your password, please use the “lost your password” link to retrieve access to your account.
    If there has been a change in personnel in your organization, please create a new profile online with your credentials when completing the checkout process.
  2. Once logged in, go to the “Become a Member” page, and add your respective membership to your cart to prompt the checkout process.
  3. Complete payment information.

 

Event Registration

To register for the Winter Function Cocktail Reception, please email us at info@citap.ca to request an invoice/payment link.

If you are taking advantage of the member rates, please renew your membership online BEFORE you email the CITAP Office to request an invoice. Early bird rates are in effect until December 1, 2021 at 5 PM PDT, so make sure you act fast!