DATE: April 21, 2026
TO: TIAO Members
FROM: Rebecca Mackenzie, Past Chair, TIAO Board of Directors, Chair, Nominating Committee
Michael Crockatt, Chair, TIAO (Tourism Industry Association of Ontario) Board of Directors
In accordance with TIAO's By-laws, this will serve as the official notice of the Call for Nominations for the 2026 TIAO Board of Directors.
TIAO is seeking nominations to fill one (1) Director position.
Working on behalf of TIAO’s members, the Board members play a pivotal role in guiding Ontario’s provincial tourism organization towards a clear vision for the industry's future.
TIAO’s Bylaws allow Directors to serve for an option of three two-year terms or two three-year terms.
TIAO’s Nominating Committee, according to the Nominating Committee Guidelines, is tasked, among other things, to do the following:
- Evaluate the needs of the Board and develop a profile of candidates who meet the qualifications to serve as Directors, having regard to the specific and desired competencies and industry sectors required to fill vacancies on the Board with consideration given to ensuring diversity
- Seek, identify, and recruit qualified candidates to stand for election as Directors; an
- Carry out these duties in a way that encourages a long-term view of TIAO’s leadership needs and Board succession planning.
TIAO Board Directors must meet the following requirements:
- A commitment to the mission and vision of TIAO.
- A commitment to attend Board meetings, Committee Meetings, TIAO’s Annual Tourism Summit and AGM (Annual General Meeting).
- A commitment to serve on one or more TIAO committees.
- In carrying out duties as a Board Director, a commitment and willingness to support, primarily, TIAO’s mandate, the interests of the tourism industry and TIAO’s members; and
- The capability to lobby federal, provincial, or other government officials in support of TIAO’s strategic goals and imperatives.
Only TIAO members in good standing can stand for nomination or nominate candidates who are TIAO members in good standing, which will run from June 2026 to June 2027 | June 2026 to June 2028.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of TIAO’s overall board composition will be considered when assessing candidates for this position. Please find the nomination form below.
Your nominations must include a biography or resume of the candidate and a letter of interest from the candidate and must be received by email (info@tiaontario.ca) by end of day on Thursday, April 30th, 2026. Nominations will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee mandated to ensure appropriate, balanced, cross-sector representation, regional representation, and other skills-based representation. The final slate of candidates to be elected at the Annual General Meeting will be sent to members by Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Should you require additional information, please contact rebecca@culinarytourismalliance.com.
Rebecca Mackenzie
Chair, Nominating Committee