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.

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.

Appointments


How many appointments can I book?
You can book a maximum of 85 appointments.

How long is each appointment?
All appointments are 10 minutes in length with 3-minute breaks in between.

Logistics

Where is Rendez-vous Canada 2026 taking place?
In 2026, Rendez-vous Canada will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6

What is the dress code?
Business or business casual.

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 Rendez-vous Canada Project Office.

What is the format of Rendez-vous Canada 2026?
RVC 2026 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 Rendez-vous Canada offer discounts on car rentals?
More information coming soon.

Does Rendez-vous Canada offer special hotel rates for delegates?
Rendez-vous Canada’s discounted room rates can be reserved on a first-come first-served basis as long as availability lasts. We encourage Sellers to book accommodations early at one of the official Rendez-vous Canada Host hotels. Great deals don’t last long, and once the reduced rates are gone, they’re gone for good.