Montréal Mayoral Candidates to Face Off in Tourism-Focused Debate
Montréal – Tourisme Montréal will host an electoral debate featuring candidates vying for the city’s top office, focusing exclusively on the future of tourism in the region. The event, scheduled for October 26th, aims to elicit concrete plans from candidates regarding the continued growth and vitality of Montréal as a leading cultural, event, and business travel destination. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., with a press briefing following the debate.
Tourism is a critical economic engine for Montréal, and this debate seeks to ensure candidates address its importance. According to Tourisme Montréal, the association unites over 1,000 businesses and organizations involved in the tourism sector and plays a key role in the city’s economic and cultural progress. The debate will center on key priorities including supporting business and sports tourism, strengthening montréal’s position as a cultural and event city, and enhancing accessibility and walkability for both residents and visitors.
“Through this debate, we want the candidates to clearly state how they intend to take action to ensure the vitality and continued growth of our destination in the years ahead,” said Yves Lalumière, President and CEO of Tourisme Montréal.
All Tourisme Montréal members and media representatives are invited to attend. Mandatory registration is required via https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4511830-1&h=4263097644&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmontreal-attend.idss.com%2Finvitation-au-debat-electoral-de-tourisme-mon&a=INSCRIPTION.
Founded 100 years ago, Tourisme Montréal is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Montréal as a premier international travel destination, focusing on both visitor experience and lasting economic impact. More information can be found at www.mtl.org.
