Founded in 1930, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada is the only national organization representing the full cross-section of Canada's $105 billion tourism industry. TIAC's members include air and passenger rail services, airport authorities, local and provincial destination authorities, hotels, attractions and tour operators. TIAC is responsible for representing tourism interests at the national level, and its advocacy work involves promoting and supporting policies, programs and activities that will benefit the sector's growth and development. About our Membership TIAC's membership reflects partnerships among all sectors of the industry, enabling the association to address the full range of issues facing Canadian tourism. TIAC's membership is as diverse as our country itself. We represent: • Over 300 members and thousands of affiliate members from coast to coast to coast • Over 1.6 million Canadians whose jobs depend on the economic activity generated by travel and tourism • Large national and multinational companies as well as small- and medium-sized enterprises • Airports, attractions, concert halls, convention centres, duty-free shops, festivals & events, restaurants & foodservices, arenas, transportation, travel services, travel trades, destination and provincial/territorial marketing organizations, suppliers, travel media, and educational institutions