FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

Seller Registration

  • Seller Registration
  • Appointments
  • Logistics
  • Travel & Accommodations

Seller Registration

Is Rendez-vous Canada by invitation only?
Yes, Rendez-vous Canada is by invitation only and is not open to the public. Please view our selection criteria for more information.

Can I purchase a ticket for one of the evening functions only?
No, Rendez-vous Canada does not sell tickets to official social functions. All social events are included in the delegate registration fee.

Can I bring a guest?
No, since Rendez-vous Canada is by invitation only. There is no spousal or child program.

Can I register as a seller without a booth package?
No. The primary delegate and booth package is a pre-requisite if the Seller company wants an additional delegate registration. Sellers cannot register as an additional Seller delegate without having a booth.

How can I purchase a one-day seller registration?
Note there is an early-bird fee until December 18, 2024, at which point, regular registration fees apply. Registration fees increase after January 22, 2025.

When can I pick up my badge?
May 27, 2025.

What happens if I lose my badge during the event?
Delegates can come to the registration desk for a new badge. A replacement fee of $200 will apply.

How do I change my company name?
Please email [email protected] to change your company name. Please note this will also be reflected on your booth sign on the marketplace floor. Company names cannot be changed after February 26, 2025, due to developing signage.

What is the deadline to register an additional delegate?
You can register an additional delegate to your company registration until May 27, 2025. Note there is an early-bird special until January 22; fees increase as of January 23.

Appointments

When can I begin requesting my appointments?
Appointment requests are made on a priority basis. TIAC members can begin requesting appointments on March 11, 2025 as part of the TIAC Member Advantage Program. Buyers and all other Sellers can begin requesting their appointments on March 26, 2025.

How many appointments can I book?
You can book a maximum of 78 appointments or 26 appointments per day.

How long is each appointment?
All appointments are 12 minutes in length with 3-minute breaks in between.

When will appointments be shared?
Appointment schedules will be posted to your MyRVC Portal on April 30, 2025.

Logistics

Where is Rendez-vous Canada 2025 taking place?
In 2025, Rendez-vous Canada will be held at the RBC Convention Centre
375 York Avenue
Winnipeg MB  R3C 3J3 Canada

What is the dress code?
Business or business casual.

Where can I find an attendee list?
The online directory will be available to all registered Rendez-vous Canada delegates as of March 5, 2025, through your MyRVC Portal. Attendee lists are not available to the general public.

Where can I find the Marketplace floor plan?
More information coming soon.

Where can I find the schedule of events?
On the page called Event Schedule (in Central Daylight Time).

Do I require liability insurance as a seller? If so, what is the amount I must possess?
Yes, you are required to have a $2-million minimum liability insurance. You must be able to provide proof of your liability insurance at anytime to the RVC Project Office.

Where can I find RVC 2025 Booth Policies & Guidelines document?
More information coming soon.

Where can I find the Exhibitor Kit and order services from?
More information coming soon.

What is the format of RVC 2025?
RVC 2025 is taking place in person and will be a seller-seated format.

What roles do Destination Canada and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) play?
Destination Canada holds the official mark for Rendez-vous Canada and has been responsible for the event since 1977. Since 1998, Rendez-vous Canada has been managed by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) on behalf of Destination Canada, including provincial, territorial and municipal/regional tourism authorities and the private sector.

How many seats are there at each lunch table?
There are 10 seats available at each table.

Travel & Accommodations

Are there airline discounts available for Rendez-vous Canada?
More information coming soon.

Does RVC offer discounts on car rentals?
More information coming soon.

Does RVC offer special hotel rates for delegates?
More information coming soon.