TIANB Summit & Gala 2026

Honouring Tourism.
Building What’s Next.

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Connect with peers, partners, and collaborators

Learn from leading experts

Celebrate excellence in tourism across NB

2026 Finalists

Sara Holyoke Memorial Hospitality Excellence Award

Gerry Rymes

Jessica Soucy

Natasha Fulton

Small Business Marketing Award

Discover Miramichi

Plage Aboiteau Beach

Sunburry Oromocto Park & Campground

Large Business Marketing Award

Crown Plaza Fredericton

Destination Noroît

Grey Rock Entertainment Centre

Sport Tourism Award

Esso Cup Moncton

Explore NB Open

Finale des jeux de l’Acadie 2026

Collaborative impact Award

Pays de la Sagouine

Shediac Wonderland

Tourisme Péninsule acadienne

Tourism Innovation Award

Estrella Glamping

Kings Landing

Pays de la Sagouine

Sustainable Tourism Award

Cliff Valley Astronomy

Irving Eco Centre

Mactaquac Provincial Park

Indigenous Tourism Excellence Award

Charlotte Simon – Elsipogtog Motor Inn

Jumi’s Wellness

Wolastoq Adventures Inc.

Taste of NB Award

Acadian Sturgeon and Caviar Inc

Bouctouche Farmers’ Market

Cielo Glamping Maritime Inc

Parks & Recreation Excellence Award

Fundy Trail Provincial Park

Mount Carleton

Wolastoq Watershed Paddling Trails

Small Festival & Event Award

Dia de los Muertes Atlantic

Miramichi Striper Cup

MPI’s The Event

Large Festival & Event Award

Festival Acadien De Caraquet

Garrison Night Market

YQM (Country Fest)

Industry Leader of the year Award

Jillian Somers

Mary Ellen Hudson

Rachelle Richard-Collette

Sara Holyoke Memorial Hospitality Excellence Award

(Presented by Delta)

Small Business - Marketing Award

Large Business - Marketing Award

Tourism Industry Pioneer Award

Collaborative Impact Award

(Known as Partnership Award)

Tourism Innovation Award

(Known as Product Development Award)

Sustainable Tourism Award

(Presented by Parks Canada)

Indigenous Tourism Excellence Award

(Presented by ITANB)

Taste of New Brunswick Award

(Known as Food Tourism Award)

Parks & Recreation Excellence Award

(Presented by ExploreNB)

Small Festival or Event Award

(Presented by ExploreNB)

Large Festival or Event Award

(Presented by ExploreNB)

Sport Tourism Award

Industry Leader of the Year Award

Fredericton, NB

Host City of the 2026 TIANB Summit & Gala
Location: Fredericton Convention Centre

October 13-15, 2026

Join us for the premier gathering of tourism professionals in New Brunswick. Hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB), this three-day event brings together leaders, innovators, and passionate professionals driving the future of tourism in our province.

What to expect?

The Summit

Spend the day immersed in keynotes, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of the tourism industry. Discover actionable strategies in marketing, workforce development, sustainability, and customer experience.

The Gala

As the sun sets, the celebration begins. The TIANB Gala is a vibrant evening of recognition, entertainment, fine dining, and connection — where we honour the outstanding individuals and organizations driving tourism forward.