Welcome to GoMedia Canada Marketplace in beautiful Prince Edward Island. This is our tenth anniversary and we are excited to be having the event in the Maritimes.

I hope you'll take the time to truly experience the pristine beauty of PEI and its unique island culture. A trip to Canada's maritime region is not complete without a lobster feast. I highly recommend it.

We have journalist from across Canada, the US and the CTC's International markets here this week, and I hope you take advantage of this opportunity to meet the many industry professionals on site who have some great Canadian experiences and stories to share. This year, we're introducing something new to enhance your experience – an online platform to connect exhibitors and delegates before and after the event. The online platform, which is hosted by TravMedia, will allow exhibitors to share press releases, backgrounders, photographs and much more on a secure online ''newsroom'' site. Journalists, photographers and bloggers attending GoMedia will be able to access this information, inspiring story-ideas early on.

Of course, no GoMedia would be complete without the Awards Gala. On the final evening we'll recognize the best and the brightest of travel journalists around the world at the GoMedia Canada Awards. Several new categories have been added to the awards this year, in recognition of the broad spectrum of global talent that is emerging in the ever-expanding world of media and public relations.

To connect with GoMedia, check out our Twitter feed and join the conversation using the #GoMedia13 has tag.

Enjoy your stay in Charlottetown and Keep Exploring!

Michele McKenzie

President & CEO

Canadian Tourism Commission.