TIANB Summit & Gala 2026

Honouring Tourism.
Building What’s Next.

Connect with peers, partners, and collaborators

Learn from leading experts

Celebrate excellence in tourism across NB

2026 Tourism Awards Nominations Are Now Open!

Help us celebrate the outstanding individuals, businesses, organizations, and initiatives that make New Brunswick's tourism industry thrive.
Nominations for the 2026 Tourism Awards are now being accepted. Browse the award categories below and submit your nominations before the nomination deadline of Friday, July 31, 2026.
This year, several award categories have been refreshed to better reflect the evolving tourism industry, and we are also introducing new award categories to recognize emerging achievements and innovation.

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.