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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.