UrbanToronto Updates from the Industry for November 12, 2021: Help build Vaughan’s Destination Master Plan

Urbantoronto.ca
Nov. 15, 2021

Do you want to help shape Vaughan’s future as a world-class tourism destination? As a member of the City of Vaughan’s Tourism Vaughan Advisory Committee, you can advance the development and implementation of the Vaughan Destination Master Plan. Public recruitment is now underway, and applications will be accepted until Friday, Nov. 26 at 4:30 p.m. View eligibility requirements and the application package at vaughan.ca/council/committees.

More information about this committee is below.

What is the goal of this committee?
The mandate of the Tourism Vaughan Advisory Committee is to provide the Tourism Vaughan Corporation Board of Directors with guidance and expertise related to the development and implementation of the Vaughan Destination Master Plan and subsequent business plans in accordance with the Terms of Reference. For more information, visit the Tourism Vaughan Advisory Committee webpage and read the Tourism Vaughan Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF).

How many positions are available?
The Tourism Vaughan Corporation is seeking up to 12 representatives to join the committee. Members should represent tourism stakeholder organizations from a range of sectors, including, but not limited to:
Representative(s) of Hotel/Motel Accommodations
Representative(s) of Short-term Rental Accommodations
Representative(s) of Meetings and Conferences
Representative(s) of Attractions and Retail
Representative(s) of Festivals and Events
Representative(s) of Food and Beverage
Non-governmental Industry Support Organizations

What are the eligibility requirements to join?
To be eligible for appointment on Vaughan’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a Canadian citizen and must not be employed by the municipality.

When are committee meetings held?
Meetings will be held quarterly (with the exception of July and August). Meetings will be held virtually until further notice due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

How do I apply?
Complete “Attachment 1” of the Tourism Vaughan Advisory Committee application form (PDF) and submit it via email to the Office of the City Clerk at clerks@vaughan.ca. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Nov. 26 at 4:30 p.m.

Where can I find more information?
Visit vaughan.ca/council/committees to learn more about the Tourism Vaughan Advisory Committee, view eligibility requirements and apply to join.