Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference – CampEx 2024 – Niagara Falls Ontario…
Hundreds of campground owners and operators from across Canada converged in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for the 2024 Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference – CampEx.
Cara Csizmadia, President of the Canadian Camping and RV Association, and Alexandra Anderson, Executive Director, Camping in Ontario, were the co-hostesses of the event, greeting all exhibitors and attendees with energy and enthusiasm as this largest-ever Canadian camping conference brought together a wide range of suppliers of goods and services essential to the successful operation of campgrounds across Canada, and throughout North America.
The event began with a full day of campground tours, including a morning visit to Windmill Point Park, followed by lunch at John Michael’s Banquet and Conference Centre. Afternoon tours included stops at Bissell’s Hideaway and Niagara Falls KOA, before returning to the Niagara Falls Convention Centre for a cocktail reception and the opening of the CampEx exhibition.
The opening day concluded with an evening of comedy from Graham Chittenden, one of Canada’s most exciting comedic performers. A familiar face at the Just for Laughs festival, Chittenden has shared tours and stages with Howie Mandel, Andrea Martin, and the late Louie Anderson, to name a few.
Chittenden has toured under the Just for Laughs banner from Bermuda to Vancouver Island. He has also written for hit programs such as CBC’s Mr. D, The Debaters, and The Canadian Screen Awards.
His work has earned him four Canadian Screen Awards and a Writers Guild of Canada Award. In addition to Chittenden’s numerous television appearances as part of Just for Laughs, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the Halifax Comedy Festival, and as a host for MTV Canada, he also stars in several comedy specials, including his most recent Graham Chittenden: Reluctant Adult, streaming on Crave.
Day 2 – Monday, November 18, 2024
Monday’s schedule kicked off with an enlightening keynote presentation from Dan Trommater who delivered insights on empowering others to be better so they can make society more just, equitable, and sustainable.
As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, Dan challenged participants to assess their assumptions and find new perspectives. A world-class magician, he uses magic as a visual metaphor to explore empathy, leadership, and communication. Dan is also an ICF-credentialed coach who works with a select group of clients to help them move from where they are to where they want to be as leaders and team members. For more information on Dan and his work, please visit his website at www.dantrommater.com .
The day continued with a CampEx Morning Mixer convened by Sarah North-Harris. This element of the conference provided a one-hour ice breaker designed to energize the day and let everyone make meaningful connections fast. Attendees dove into engaging activities designed to quickly thaw the chill and spark connections. Ideal for you’re a first-timers or a seasoned pros, this array of fun, fast-paced networking games had CampEx attendees mingling, laughing, and creating bonds that will last beyond the conference.
The CampEx conference continues through Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Please stay tuned for highlights of the balance of the CampEx Conference.
For Tuesday’s agenda, please visit https://cohce.ca/agenda/?__s=ko1982twelwf7pj9l5n8
