New York, 26 August 2013 – Inspiring conversations are set for a boost this year, as Canada’s premier international travel media event engages an online idea-sharing platform for the first time. TravMedia, a global newswire service, is pleased to be the provider of the online newsroom platform for attendees of this year’s GoMedia Canada Marketplace, taking place September 8-12 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

GoMedia Canada Marketplace, produced by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), brings together international and Canadian travel journalists and PR/media representatives from a range of Canadian tourism product.

The online newsroom will give visiting journalists access to multimedia collateral such as brochures, images, videos, fact sheets and the latest press announcements from the Canadian destinations they will meet with during their pre-scheduled appointments.

Exhibitors will have all their marketing materials and news in one easy-to-access online platform, providing media with inspiration, and starting the conversations between attendees, in advance of the event.

The platform also includes profiles of all media and tourism organization attendees, increasing the interactions that take place before, during and after GoMedia. Delegates can review biographies of people they are meeting with and ‘Connect’ and ‘Follow’ each other to stay in touch year-round.

Nick Wayland, CEO and Founder of TravMedia said: “We are proud to be working with the CTC to enhance the interactions that take place during the esteemed GoMedia Canada Marketplace event.”

All registered exhibitors and media will be able to login to the platform, upload information and interact two-weeks prior to the five day programme. 

Attendees will start receiving a Daily Summary from the 28th August through to the 13th September. Journalists will be able to access materials through to 2014.

About GoMedia Canada Marketplace

GoMedia Canada Marketplace is produced by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), bringing together International and Canadian travel journalists and PR/media reps from Canadian tourism destinations. Attendees meet in one-on-one appointments to share Canadian travel stories.

GoMedia Canada Marketplace is by invitation only to accredited media. International media are invited based on the recommendations of the relevant CTC global offices.

Both exhibitor and media registrations for 2013 are now closed.

Website:   http://www.media.gomediacanada.com/

You can also visit the CTC Media Centre for additional story ideas: http://en-corporate.canada.travel/media-centre

About TravMedia

TravMedia is a global newswire service that provides journalists with access to the latest news from travel companies and organizations worldwide. A rich online resource for new and archived press releases, images, videos, company profiles, PR contacts, as well as a dedicated social media platform for the travel industry.

TravTrade is the online platform powering major travel trade roadshows including U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow [IPW], the annual convention of the Society of American Travel Writers, Tourism Australia’s Australian Tourism Exchange [ATE], Reed Exhibitions Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo [AIME], and many other white-label solutions for International Tourism Boards and organizations around the world.

The company currently operates in ten countries: Australia, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Hong Kong, Dubai, India, New Zealand and Africa, accounting for more than 50,000 journalist and PR members. 

For enquiries about TravMedia, please contact:

Dominika Dryjski | Vice President | TravMedia North America | Email: dominika.dryjski@travmedia.com

Nick Wayland | CEO & Founder | TravMedia | TravTrade | Email: nick@travmedia.com