Canadian Travel Awards Confirm Jim Cuddy as Entertainment

Travel Market Report Canada is pleased to announce Canadian Music legend Jim Cuddy as its featured entertainment for their first annual Canadian Travel Awards gala being held on November 13th at Hotel X in Toronto. A very special thank you to TravelBrands, our official Entertainment Sponsor.

Jim Cuddy has written many of the songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of Canadian lives. As a solo artist and as one of the creative forces in Blue Rodeo, Jim has received nearly every accolade Canada can bestow upon a musician including 15 JUNO Awards, The Order of Canada and, along with bandmates Blue Rodeo, has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received the Governor General Performing Arts Award and a Star on the Walk of Fame.

The first annual Canadian Travel Awards is sure to set a new standard for live awards shows as it unveils plans for the event. Professional retail travel advisors from across the country will be invited to vote for their favourite suppliers in French and English. Cruise lines, Hotel groups, River cruising, best reservations department, best labour negotiators ( just kidding ), plus more will all be available for advisors to vote on. Great prizes will be available for participants in the voting. Voting is expected to open soon. Watch for details.

“This is not my first foray into the world of live Awards shows,” said John Kirk, Executive Director and Editor in Chief. “This event is a celebration of our community. Having a Canadian music icon like Jim Cuddy perform and help celebrate with us will be something very special. It is meant to be a time to truly let loose, have fun, and enjoy spending time with each other. The timing of this event is special as it will be a great way to kick off the Holiday Season. The entire team is super excited for the event and to seeing everyone, to have Jim Cuddy on hand to celebrate our industry will be something very special for all of us. ” added Kirk.

“Travel advisors are at the core of our success at TravelBrands. Supporting a sponsorship opportunity like this – knowing the joy Jim Cuddy will bring to the evening was a natural choice that aligns with our values,” said Nathalie Tanious, CEO. “It’s no secret that John Kirk and his team know how to deliver an exceptional event, and we are proud to be part of it,” added Mme Tanious.

There are very few sponsorship opportunities available. Interested parties should contact editor@travelmarketreport.ca