Episodes
July 24, 2025
Guelph's Vision: Innovation, Tourism, and Community Leadership with Mayor Cam Guthrie
Andrew Siegwart interviews Mayor Cam Guthrie of Guelph, Ontario, exploring how the city is setting new standards for mid-sized urban centres. Mayor Guthrie shares his personal journey into municipal leadership and highlights ...
July 10, 2025
Michelin Stars and Mega Venues: Shaping Ontario’s Tourism Future
Nick Di Donato, President and CEO of Liberty Entertainment Group , joins Andrew Siegwart to reflect on his journey in the hospitality world. From earning Canada's very first Michelin star to putting Toronto on the global culi...
June 26, 2025
The Traveler’s Pulse: Understanding Ontario’s Tourism Moment
Andrew Siegwart explores the current state of tourism through a conversation with William Schatten and Alex Mazanik from Context Research Group. The researchers dive into traveler sentiments across Ontario, the United States, and Europe, revealing how geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, and …
June 11, 2025
Beyond the Gold: Kirkland Lake's Economic Renaissance
Andrew Siegwart interviews Kirkland Lake Mayor Stacy Wight and Economic Development Director Dan Laverdure about the town's transformative economic strategy. Kirkland Lake, a historic mining community of about 8,500 people, is reimagining its future by diversifying its economy and revitalizing tour…
May 28, 2025
We Stand Together: Inside Destination Ontario’s Bold New Campaign
Andrew Siegwart speaks with Lauchlan Rogers, Chief Marketing Officer at Destination Ontario , about his journey from academia to leading the province’s tourism marketing strategy. Rogers shares how his early studies in anthro...
May 15, 2025
Tobermory's Tourism Treasure: Ashley Salen's Blue Heron Adventures
Andrew Siegwart sits down with Ashley Salem, operator of Blue Heron Cruises and co-owner of Sweetwater Bay in Tobermory, Ontario. Ashley shares her deep-rooted connection to the region, having spent summers in the area since childhood and working in tourism since 1999.
May 1, 2025
Playcations and Partnerships: Inside Horseshoe Valley's Resort Strategy
Sarah Tyler is the Marketing Manager at Horseshoe Valley Resort. She shares her love for travel from a young age, recalling creating Lego airports, to becoming a marketing professional, highlighting her background in communications and passion for hospitality.
April 17, 2025
Queer Commerce, Global Markets: Darrell Schuurman's Vision for Inclusive Business
In this episode of Forward Motion, host Andrew Siegwart interviews Darrell Schuurman, CEO of the CGLCC (Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce), exploring his journey from Alberta's tourism industry to leading a national organization supporting queer-owned businesses.
April 3, 2025
Personalized, Immersive, and Sustainable: The Evolution of Ontario’s Tourism Attractions!
Troy Young, President and CEO of Attractions Ontario, shared his career journey, starting from his early days at Canada's Wonderland and evolving through various roles, including owning a local newspaper and serving on municipal council.
March 20, 2025
Megan Knott: The All Encompassing DMO, Driving High Impact Economic Growth
Tourism Kingston's CEO Megan Knott discusses the transformative power of tourism, highlighting how mid-sized cities like Kingston can leverage strategic partnerships, diverse offerings, and community engagement to drive economic growth and visitor experiences.
March 6, 2025
Andrew Siegwart & Madison Simmons on the Ontario Election's Impact on Tourism
This episode features Andrew Siegwart and Madison Simmons from the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) focused on the recent provincial election and the future of Ontario's tourism industry. Premier Doug Ford secured a third consecutive majority, with the election highlighting economic c…
March 5, 2025
Victoria Clarke: Reimagining Tourism in Mississauga
Victoria Clarke, Director and CEO of Visit Mississauga, shares her dynamic career journey from office management to tourism leadership. With a background in digital marketing, philanthropy, and broadcasting, she brings a unique perspective to destination marketing.
Nov. 25, 2024
Introducing: Forward Motion
Welcome to Forward Motion - a show emanating from the offices of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario.
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) is recognized by government as the voice of tourism. We advocate the importance of tourism as an economic driver and job creator in order…