Protecting Air Service and Infrastructure in Ontario

This week, TIAO provided a deputation to the City of Toronto’s Executive Committee in support of necessary infrastructure upgrades and operating agreement extensions required for the sustainability and growth of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA).  The objective of the deputation was to support the airport’s key operating stakeholders as well as passengers and tourism industry operators who rely on the critical air service that BBTCA provides.

Please see here for a transcript of the deputation for more details about the issues and recommendations.  Thank you to the hundreds of TIAO Members who responded to TIAO’s call-to-action on this issue in last week’s newsletter.  Together, we are making our voice stronger!    

TIAO has been increasingly called upon to support our members and their destination communities at the local level to advocate for tourism infrastructure and investment and to help educate municipalities about the impact and needs of Ontario’s tourism industry.  It is a privilege for us to do so and this deeper level of collaboration is making a big difference.  Further, these engagements help us to sharpen our provincial and federal policy and advocacy work.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly at asiegwart@tiaontario.ca if/when we can be of assistance to speak on your behalf or to provide local-level support.  We look forward to continuing to support you and your communities.

Sincerely,

Andrew Siegwart

President & CEO

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario