This year’s event has an engaging line-up, including:

• OHTO Board of Directors and Membership Annual General Meeting
• Executive Director’s Report  
• Feature Presentation by Ben Vadasz, Destination Think, Collaboration: How We Can Turn the Global Spotlight on Local Initiatives
• Spark Session: share ways to strengthen our communities through tourism

And of course, games and prizes!  

Ben Vadasz, Co-founder & Partner, Destination Think

Ben Vadasz is a seasoned tourism industry expert with over a decade of experience, and is a co-founder and Partner of Destination Think, a globally recognized tourism consultancy firm. Ben's expertise lies in his ability to decode complex situations and use his EQ to understand client expectations. He leverages his unique skillset to communicate in a friendly, approachable way that helps him develop long-term relationships with his clients.

Throughout his career, Ben has worked with clients from all over the world, including destinations, governments, and private sector businesses. He has helped develop and implement marketing strategies, create sustainable tourism plans, and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes.

As a co-founder of Destination Think, Ben has been instrumental in growing the firm into a global leader in the tourism industry. He is constantly seeking new opportunities to innovate and evolve the firm's offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry.

Ben's philosophy is that good people meet with good people, and he lives by this belief both professionally and personally. He is committed to working with clients who share his values of integrity, transparency, and social responsibility.

One of Ben's favourite quotes is Albert Einstein's: "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." He believes that this quote perfectly encapsulates his approach to his work. Ben is passionate about helping clients navigate complex challenges and providing simple, effective solutions that drive success. 

Overall, Ben Vadasz is a respected leader in the tourism industry with a proven track record of success. His commitment to simplicity, transparency, and building strong relationships has made him a trusted advisor to clients around the world.

Registration opens September 9 and will be collected through Eventbrite.  Registration is free. Click here to register.  

In addition, the event will be recorded (both visual and audio) through Zoom and in the registration form we do ask for your permission to be featured in our recorded session. If you do not wish to be featured but would like to view and listen to the sessions, you can simply turn off your video and stay muted during the event. 

Not sure if you are a member of OHTO?

If you receive regular updates from OHTO’s industry mailing list, including an email invitation to attend, then you are already an OHTO member. If you are not on our mailing list and wish to become a member, simply sign up here before registering for this event.

**Disclaimer: By registering for this event, you are also signing up to receive future tourism industry emails from OHTO. You can unsubscribe at any time, but we don't think you'll want to! 

Only OHTO Members will be eligible to vote and/or pass motions during the Annual General Meeting and only one person per organization will be able to vote. Not sure if you are a member? Contact membership@ohto.ca to confirm your membership.

Want to Become a Member?

If you are not a member and wish to become one, you can sign up for free here.  

The AGM this year is being held virtually and will be facilitated using Zoom.   The Zoom meeting link will be provided following registration, as well as through reminders leading up to the event. Be sure to check your spam folder and reach out to the OHTO team if you don’t receive the meeting link.

If you have not used Zoom before, we highly recommend you download the app either to your smartphone, tablet, or desktop in advance of the conference to ensure everything loads correctly.  Click here to download Zoom.