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Canada’s Group Travel Marketplace

November 3rd to 5th, 2025

Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa

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Limited Seller Seats Available

Please register APAP to secure your space.

Where Group Travel Meets Opportunity

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Appointments in just Two Days

Powerful Days

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Hours of Premium Networking Opportunities

What is OMCA Marketplace?

OMCA Marketplace is an intimate event that provides group-tourism-related companies a chance to connect, network, learn, and secure future group bookings.

Tour Operators meet one-on-one with tourism suppliers for two days of 8-minute appointments for a speedy update on products and services available to their upcoming groups (buyers sit and sellers move). All delegates enjoy evening networking receptions, networking lunches, and educational sessions to boost their knowledge and ability to navigate the successful recovery of motor coach and group tourism.

No other Marketplace provides the valuable atmosphere of OMCA’s conference, which provides the opportunity to touch base with every attendee – with or without a one-on-one appointment.

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Appointment Selections Start Oct. 6th

Registered delegates make their appointment requests from October 6th - 17th.

FAQs

Whether it is your first time coming to OMCA Marketplace or you are wondering what’s new, below are our most frequently asked questions.

When is the deadline to register?

Ideally, you want to be registered before the online event portal goes live. We suggest registering by September 30th.

What is a marketplace-style conference?

A marketplace conference is a bit like speed dating for businesses. Everyone has an appointment schedule of what time they will be meeting and with who. Each appointment is timed as the seller highlights their product or service and the buyer asks questions.

How long are the appointments?

The appointments are each 8 minutes in length, which includes the travel time from one appointment to the next (less than 1 minute).

Will I have the ability to share information?

During your appointments, you can visually demonstrate your product with a brochure, one-pager, or tablet device. You will also have the opportunity to upload an information sheet to your online event profile.

Will meals be provided?

All delegates are invited to both breakfast and lunch. Each meal is a sponsorship opportunity and will include a presentation and entertainment from the meal sponsor.

Will we have breaks?

Tour operators (buyers) have the fullest schedules due to the buyer-seller ratios. Every buyer has two breaks each morning and afternoon, which can be specified during appointment requests or can be assigned randomly.
Sellers will have natural breaks in their schedule for personal breaks. OMCA also blocks a short time frame each day for sellers to attend the education sessions onsite.

What is the cost to attend?

Buyers attend Marketplace for free. Accommodations and travel costs may also be covered under the Buyer Incentive Program.
Seller members can register to take appointments for $1,095 CAD or $995 USD. Additional delegates can attend for $650 CAD or $600USD.
Non-members pay a higher rate than members.

Will I be fed at evening events?

OMCA’s evening events always offer beverages and food options to satisfy our delegates. The amplitude of food depends on the venue, the host, and the number of delegates attending. Most delegates find events satiating, while some need to find a bit more to eat before or after the event.

Do I have to be a member to attend?

No, you do not have to be an OMCA Member to attend. HOWEVER, membership will save you hundreds of dollars and allow you to bring more than one representative to the show. Non-member buyers do not qualify for the Buyer Incentive Program.
Besides the above-mentioned, Non-Member delegates receive the same event access as Members.

Will my food allergies be accommodated?

Please contact info@omca.com to inform the OMCA team of any food allergies or major dietary restrictions (eg. vegetarianism). We will submit a special request to the venue(s) for an allergy-safe option.

When/where can I request appointments?

Appointment requests can be made online through the OMCA Event Portal from October 6th to 17th.

How many appointments can I expect to have?

OMCA Marketplace prides itself on its quality buyers and appointments. Buyers can expect a very full schedule of roughly 100 appointments over 2 days. Based on historical data, sellers can expect between 20-25 appointments*. The intimate nature of this event makes it easy to connect with prospects even when you don’t have a scheduled appointment.

*Multiple factors play into the number of appointments in your schedule, most of which require specific action from the delegates. It is important to read all Marketplace communications closely to effectively maximize your schedule for a successful event.