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A collaborative international dialogue on sustainable innovation in the travel & tourism industries.

02/02/2026

We are proud to share that our General Manager, Trina White, has been recognized with this well-deserved Impact Award at this year's Impact Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference.

Trina leads our property with sustainability at heart, pairing thoughtful innovation with a deep commitment to community, team culture, and responsible operations. Her leadership continues to push us forward, inspiring meaningful change not just within our hotel, but beyond it.

Congratulations, Trina. We are grateful to be led by you.

01/29/2026

And with that, IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference 2026 comes to a close.

Our ninth iteration of IMPACT and Day of IMPACT heard moving sessions ranging from food security, Indigenous perspectives, transportation, AI, DMO partnerships, and more. Our Victoria Summit challenged how industry professionals perceive, lead, and act in the travel and tourism space, inspiring us to utilize our business models as a force for good. 🌎🌱

We want to take this moment to thank each and every one of our IMPACT attendees, speakers and sponsors for your unwavering support in this gathering.

Your enthusiasm around sustainable and regenerative travel is what makes this conference possible, and your attendance and support strengthens the connections and outcomes that emerge each year. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 💙

Enjoy these first few conference and pre-conference photos shared by the talented Leanna Rathkelly - many more to come! 📸

01/23/2026

IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference 2026 kicks off this Sunday with the Day of IMPACT! 🎊🌊

We’re heading into four inspiring days of new connections and collaborative thinking, focused on practical solutions and hopeful pathways for the future of tourism.

IMPACT unites and reunites DMOs, tourism operators, small businesses, government, Indigenous leaders, and academia in a shared commitment to shaping a more sustainable, resilient industry. We’re incredibly proud to host this community of changemakers in beautiful Victoria, BC.

Can’t attend in person? We’ll be sharing highlights and live updates on our LinkedIn page.

PS - if you're attending, check your Inbox! We've sent you some valuable "Know Before You Go" information to prepare you for your time in Victoria. 💙

01/22/2026

IMPACT Sustainability in Travel & Tourism Conference is just one week away—and we can’t wait! 🌿✈️

This year’s itinerary is packed with powerful conversations, from Transportation in Tourism to Real Solutions for a Changing Planet, plus a look at how AI is reshaping the way we travel.

This year, Synergy will have a table at the venue. If you’re curious about Synergy Academy, the Synergy Climate Action Partner program, or simply want to talk climate action and collaboration, come find us at our table! We’d love to connect, answer questions, and explore how we can support your sustainability journey.

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join us at IMPACT 2026. https://www.eventsforce.net/dgv/52/register

01/21/2026

✈️ We’re pleased to announce that Elizabeth Brown, President & CEO of the Victoria International Airport Authority, will be joining the transportation panel “From Place to Place: Rethinking Transportation in Tourism” at IMPACT!

Elizabeth brings more than 20 years of global aviation leadership experience, with senior roles spanning North America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Since returning to Greater Victoria in 2023, she has led the strategic direction and long-term development of Victoria International Airport (YYJ) with a focus on safety, sustainability, partnership, and economic impact for Vancouver Island.

Previously, Elizabeth held executive leadership roles with VINCI Airports / TBI, including overseeing one of the only privatized airports in the United States, and played a key role in launching the world’s first cross-border airport terminal (Cross Border Xpress) between San Diego and Tijuana. Her career reflects a deep understanding of how transportation infrastructure can enable innovation, connectivity, and responsible growth in tourism. ☁️🌞

You won't want to miss this one! Happening on Day 1 (Monday) of IMPACT 2026. Single day passes still available.

📆 Jan 25 - 28, 2026
📍Victoria, BC, Canada
🎫 https://hubs.li/Q03_wxtG0

01/20/2026

Culture. Youth. Storytelling.

This Dose of Innovation highlights the Songhees Nation’s Discover Youth tour guide program, engaging young people in knowledge sharing, cultural preservation, and community leadership. 🌱

Presented by Cyril weqʷaqʷələq MORRIS and Melissa (Nawhea’mowha) Barnhard of the Songhees Nation, this fireside chat will take place on Tuesday (Day 2) of the Conference and guide us through the growing program's changes since 2018,the training protocols, and preserving cultural authenticity.

There's still time to register for IMPACT! Single day passes now available.

📆 Jan 25 - 28, 2026
📍Victoria, BC, Canada
🎫 www.impactnational.ca

01/07/2026

We’re excited to announce that Mikey Sadowski, Vice President of Communications at Intrepid Travel, will be joining the fireside chat “The Courage to Be the First: Spearheading New Initiatives” at IMPACT 2026. 🌎🌱

As a senior leader at Intrepid Travel, a B Corp–certified tour operator, Mikey plays a key role in shaping the organization’s global brand positioning, advocacy, and communications. He directly helps Intrepid lead the conversation on responsible and regenerative travel.

Having visited all seven continents, with experiences ranging from living alongside Indigenous reindeer herding communities in Siberia to cycling across Tanzania, he brings a deeply global and grounded perspective to storytelling and leadership.

Delegates can expect honest insights, real-world examples, and thoughtful discussion on what it takes to communicate with conviction. You won't want to miss this chat happening on day 3 of IMPACT - single day passes available now!

📆 Jan 25 - 28, 2026
📍Victoria, BC, Canada
🎫 www.impactnational.ca

01/05/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Trina White, General Manager of Parkside Hotel & Spa, will be co-leading the workshop “Tourism Leadership That Makes a Difference” at IMPACT alongside Celes Davar and Tam Andersen! 🏨 🌱

Trina is widely recognized for embedding sustainability into successful, everyday business practice. She is the recipient of the 2023 Hotelier of the Year Award from the BC Hotel Association and has played a key role in advancing industry-wide collaboration, including establishing a sustainability committee within the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria.

Beyond her leadership at The Parkside, Trina serves as Vice Chair of Destination Greater Victoria and Chair of its Finance and Membership Committee, while also volunteering as a business coach through Project Zero and The Decade of Action, supporting start-ups focused on the circular economy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She is also an Associate Professor and a graduate of Royal Roads University, where she earned a Master’s in Tourism Management and received the Founders’ Award.

She is the perfect person to draw inspiration from for this workshop! Don't miss her at IMPACT 2026.

📆 Jan 25 - 28, 2026
📍Victoria, BC, Canada
🎫 https://hubs.li/Q03Zxkqv0

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