FAQ

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?
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.

Mobile App

Q: How do I get the app?
A: If you use an Apple iPhone, you can search for “RVC 2025” and download it via the Apple App Store.  If you’re an Android user, download from the Google Play store. Install it like you would any other app, log in with your RVC 2025 credentials, and you’re good to go. 

Q: How do I see my appointments in the app?
A: Once you’ve signed in, you’ll land on the app’s homepage. Here you will see an array of buttons; one of which is labelled ‘Appointments’. Tap it to see a list of all your appointments and their corresponding details. 

Q:  How will I find my appointments on the marketplace floor?
A: Excellent segue! Each slot on the ‘Appointments’ page contains an ‘arrow’ icon. Click it to open up a map of the Marketplace floor, which identifies the locations of all your appointments. Just want to get a sense of where everything is? Simply click ‘Floorplan’.

Q:  Can I make an appointment request in the app?
A: Yes, you can! In the ‘Appointments’ section, click the ‘Request Appointments’ button in the top-right corner. You can now search by company or first/last name of the Seller you want to meet. 

Q: Where do I find incoming messages?
A: Messages sent to you will accumulate under ‘Messages’, accessible on the homepage and via the pop-out side menu. 

Q: How do I ensure I don’t miss anything?
A: That’s why Notifications were invented! You can focus on your conversation at hand knowing that the app will notify you of your next appointment or event. If you want to see a list of your upcoming notifications, click ‘Notifications’; they’ll be displayed there in chronological order.

Q: Does the app show the full event schedule?
A:  Yes! The full RVC 2025 event schedule is available in the app. Just click ‘Event Schedule’ on the homepage and click on any event for details. You can also compile your own schedule by clicking on the ‘hamburger’ icon (i.e., those three horizontal lines to the right of the event name). A menu will pop up, allowing you to add the event to your schedule or add a note for future reference. To access your schedule, just click on ‘My Schedule’ at the top of the page. 

Q: Is the app available in French?
A: Yes, it is. Click on ‘My Profile’ and select your preferred language: English or French.

Tip: Click on the hamburger icon in the top-right corner to reveal a side menu with ALL the app’s contents listed.