The Travel Corporation Presents International Women's Day 2020 Talks and Panel Session in Toronto
Guests are invited to hear stories from inspiring women trailblazers in travel and win incredible prizes on March 3, 2020
TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2020 /CNW/ -- The Travel Corporation (TTC), a family-owned and run global organization of 42 travel and hospitality brands, is pleased to present its first International Women's Day 2020 #TTCIWD Talks and Panel Session. This free event will feature inspiring women trailblazers in the travel industry who are helping to create an equal world in Toronto on March 3, 2020. In partnership with Tourism Thailand and Tourism Ireland, featured speakers include: Patricia Schultz, NY Times Best-Selling Author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die & Trafalgar Global Brand Ambassador; Roxanne Joyal, CEO of ME to WE, Social Entrepreneur, Women's Empowerment Advocate; Sarain Fox, Indigenous Storyteller and The TreadRight Foundation "People" Ambassador; Nadine Sykora, Travel Expert and YouTuber; Ami Vitale, Award-winning National Geographic Photographer and Filmmaker. The company is inviting members of the media and travellers to join the TTC community and event to learn about these extraordinary women, why they've chosen their path and how they've overcome challenges and achieved success.
"In celebration of International Women's Day, we wanted to offer our five female trailblazers a platform to share their inspirational stories with the travel community and empower others to make a positive impact," said Marie Anne MacRae, Global VP of Strategic Partnerships for The Travel Corporation and Event Co-Host. "Each of the women that will be featured at our event have unique global perspectives and experiences to share about the way travel has profoundly impacted their professional, personal development and overall success."
Guests will have the chance to win incredible door prizes worth several thousand dollars, including a trip for two to Europe, and enjoy meaningful networking opportunities.
Please follow this link to register for the FREE event. Share the event on Twitter by tagging @ttc_canada or @travelttccanada on Instagram using the hashtag #TTCIWD.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: International Women's Day 2020 #TTCIWD Talks and Panel
WHEN: Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)
WHERE: Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. West, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C7
WHO: Patricia Schultz, NY Times Best-Selling Author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die & Trafalgar Global Brand Ambassador; Roxanne Joyal, CEO of ME to WE, Social Entrepreneur, Women's Empowerment Advocate; Sarain Fox, Storyteller and The TreadRight Foundation "People" Ambassador; Nadine Sykora, Travel Expert and YouTuber; Ami Vitale, Award-winning National Geographic Photographer and Filmmaker
*Please note: interviews are available with the speakers upon request
CO-HOSTS: Sheralyn Berry, President of Contiki Canada and Marie Anne MacRae, Global VP of Strategic Partnerships for The Travel Corporation
SPONSORS: Tourism Authority of Thailand and Tourism Ireland
For more information, please visit www.ttc.com or join the conversation on social media on Twitter or Instagram using #TTC100.
About The Travel Corporation:
The Travel Corporation (TTC) is a highly successful, family owned and passionately run international travel group. Our philosophy is simple – to create enriching experiences for travellers by combining an unbeatable amalgamation of exceptional service and consistent quality at great value. Whether a family or a couple, a group, or traveling solo – TTC offers holiday experiences for everyone. Our multi-award-winning portfolio ranges from luxury hotels and boutique river cruises, to independent holiday package companies and a variety of guided travel experiences. For more information about TTC, visit www.ttc.com. #MakeTravelMatter
About The TreadRight Foundation:
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's (TTC) family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to help safeguard the planet, wildlife & people for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has supported over 50 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The Foundation's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism through conservation, leadership and support for communities. The Foundation's priorities are set by the Steering Committee. Past project partners include WWF, Conservation International, WildAid, The Travel Foundation and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include supporting various women's social enterprises, the recently announced Wildlife Conservation Society's Big Cat fund, WE.org and working with inspiring nature advocates like Céline Cousteau, Costas Christ and Terri Irwin. To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at TreadRight.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using our hashtag #MakeTravelMatter.
Make Travel Matter Pledge:
We will make travel matter – for our planet, for people and for wildlife.
Learn more about our pledge and join us: https://www.treadright.org/pledge/.
SOURCE The Travel Corporation Canada
Jessica Moy, PR & Digital Media Specialist, 33 Kern Road, Toronto, ON M3B 1S9, T 647-210-3584, E [email protected]; Cristina Huré, Content and PR Specialist, 33 Kern Road, Toronto, ON M3B 1S9, T 647-466-6234, E [email protected], http://www.ttc.com
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