Forward Motion
Welcome to Forward Motion, the official podcast of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO). This is your go-to destination for insightful conversations, expert perspectives, and inspiring stories that drive Ontario’s tourism industry forward.Each episode, Andrew Siegwart sits down with in...
Recent Episodes
Germany: Beer, Football, and the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Boom
As Ontario prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026™, Forward Motion continues its Road to FIFA World Cup 2026™ series, celebrating the countries, cultures, and communities that will be part of the tournament exp...
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Culture, Community, and the Road to the Worl…
As Ontario prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026™, Forward Motion launches its Road to FIFA World Cup 2026™ series, celebrating the countries, cultures, and communities that will be part of the tournament expe...
Destination Canada’s Playbook for Investment-Ready Tourism
In this episode of Forward Motion, Andrew Siegwart sits down with Johanna Griggs to explore the growing connection between tourism, economic development, and investment attraction. Drawing from her experience across municipal...
Shore Lunch, Shared Lakes, Unequal Playing Field: Fixing Cross-Border…
This episode of Forward Motion dives into a growing challenge I’ve been hearing more and more about from operators in Northwestern Ontario. I speak with Laurie Marcil, Executive Director of the Northern Ontario Tourist Outfit...
Ontario’s Lakes Are Changing. Here’s What It Means for Tourism
Water is Ontario's most powerful tourism asset. Our 250,000 lakes drive billions in visitor spending every year — from angling and paddling to cottage country getaways and waterfront dining. But those lakes are changing in wa...
Beyond the Matches: FIFA World Cup 2026™ and Ontario’s Opportunity
Andrew Siegwart explores what the FIFA World Cup 2026™ means for Ontario’s tourism industry and how destinations can leverage this once-in-a-generation opportunity. Andrew is joined by Alex Mazanik of Context Research Group’s...
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