Christopher Bloore is the President and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario and has been at the forefront of the tourism industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario.  A collaborative leader who strongly believes in the value of empowerment and cooperation, Christopher has brought organizations across the visitor economy together to win significant legislative support programs during the pandemic.

 

Christopher’s professional background is rooted in public service, initially working for Europe's largest municipality and then as a senior policy and communications advisor for Members of the British Parliament. Christopher was elected four times at local government level to serve his community in Worcestershire - with an increased share of the vote on each occasion - before moving to Toronto in 2019.  

 

Christopher is happily married to Charlotte, they live in downtown Toronto with their son Noah, who was born in 2021.  

With 25 years of leadership and management experience in the hospitality sectors, Carol epitomizes the power of rapport and relationship building.  Carol has represented Accor, Vintage Inns & Mississauga Tourism, in addition to her consulting firm, G.A.P Solutions.  Carol has assembled teams, opened hotels, provided training for sales professionals, and management training for leaders in the hotel network. Carol has conducted business audits and rebuilt teams through hiring, coaching & success focused development.  In her recent work within the tourism industry, Carol has built critical key relationships to allow for a stronger collaboration to support TIAO's advocacy message.

Jessica is a public policy professional with over five years of experience in policy research, analysis, and development. In addition to PhD training in social policy (London School of Economics), she brings experience working with political parties and administrations to influence decision makers in Canada and the UK. Previously, she taught global public policy seminars at the London School of Economics and the LSE-Peking University Summer School in Beijing.

Caitlyn is a public policy professional with over four years of experience working in policy research and government relations. She recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Applied Politics from the Wilfrid Laurier University. She has previous experience working for several non-for-profit organizations, where she led major events and coordinated projects. She has worked with MPs on political campaigns and organizing fundraisers. Previously, she taught tutorials in Canadian politics and International politics at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she was responsible for researching and advising students.

Şimal has been in the tourism industry for several years, working in a variety of areas including communications, learning & development, events and restaurants. She recently graduated from Centennial College’s Hospitality and Tourism Administration program, during which she won the Global Goals Jam contest with a social venture supporting food security and tourism. She's also completed a multidisciplinary Applied Research Project in Zagora, Morocco where she worked with women’s collectives, associations and tourism operators in creating multidisciplinary Train-the-Trainer programs and strategies on eco & niche tourism. Şimal’s experience also includes UX research, eLearning management, digital marketing, graphic design as well as photography.

Landon Logie is an Event Producer with a specialization in the design of culinary events, and more recently, virtual events. She is currently working as the Event Manager for the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO).

Through her previous role as the Event Manager at the Culinary Tourism Alliance, she would spearhead planning and logistics for Canada’s leading hospitality symposium, the Terroir Symposium, as well as numerous Feast OnⓇ events across the province.

As an active member of the hospitality industry, Landon currently serves on the Board of Directors for Festivals & Events Ontario, an association devoted to the growth and stability of the festival and event industry in Ontario, as well as speaks at workshops and conferences across the province.

Landon’s experience includes event curation and execution for brands such as Amazon, Oxford Properties, and Destination Canada, and as a 2019 Kostuch Media Ltd Top 30 Under 30 honouree, Landon is celebrated for the passion, social consciousness, and meticulous attention to detail that she brings to every project.  

With over 20 years in hospitality, food, events and tourism in the GTA and Ontario, Leni’s focus is on making a positive impact on people and communities. She brings a wealth of experience across different organization types, strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, and a bold vision for a more inclusive and values-driven tourism industry. She's passionate about connecting purpose-driven organizations with people, resources, and solutions that combine values and productivity. Through her company, Brem Consulting Inc., she has worked with multiple non-profit associations on province-wide projects with major impact. 

Leni is currently the Secretary for the York Region Arts Council Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors for RTO 6 (Central Counties Tourism) and the Culinary Tourism Alliance’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.  

Simone recently graduated from Centennial College’s Hospitality and Tourism Administration program, achieving her Advanced Diploma. During her time at the College, she has participated in many extra-curricular activities such as winning the research competition Global Capstone Project, the multi-college innovation contest - SDGs Global Goals Jam, and the nation-wide Baxter Student Ambassador Program. She was also a leading member of Centennial College's UNWTO Student League.  As an ambitious recent graduate with 6 years of customer service experience in the retail industry and the nonprofit sector, Simone is looking to transition her experience to the tourism industry.

Mark is currently a special projects coordinator for Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. He leads two specific projects: A Three Fires Collaborative Quest and the Discover Ability Network program that promote growth and inclusion in the tourism industry. A former student for the Tourism Travel Services Management program at Humber College, he learned the vital skills and knowledge it takes and implemented that in his career. He has a passion for travel and is an aspiring wellness travel entrepreneur. 

Sapphire is currently a student of Centennial College, pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Administration. Through her studies, Sapphire found her passion for ethics and regulations, establishing a career goal of working in policies and economic/community development. Sapphire has pursued opportunities that align with her career goals, such as the SDG Global Jam - with hopes of contributing to the tourism sector in a positive manner. 

Mehrdad is currently a student of Hospitality and Tourism administration at Centennial college. He completed an Master's in Industrial Management. During his studies he developed his career from process engineer to general manager in different industries, such as manufacturing companies and green energy. He decided to change his career path to work in the Tourism indsutry. He started to study Hospitality and Tourism Administration at Centennial College and developed his skills while working at the CN Tower. He is to applying his knowledge to the travel and tourism sector as a Hybrid Conference Coordinator at TIAO. 

Caitlin is currently a student of Hospitality and Tourism Administration at Centennial College, completing her 3-year Advanced Diploma. Through her program, she found her passion for the tourism industry, and is currently exploring it; having worked with the OMCA, Fern Resort, and now at TIAO with the goal of experiencing the many different sides of tourism. Caitlin continues to seek opportunities which will contribute to her learning, both through her studies and externally.