We look forward to seeing you at the 1000 Islands Binational Tourism Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, New York!
Last held in November 2024 in Kingston, Ontario, the 1000 Islands Binational Tourism Summit gathers more than 100 tourism operators, elected officials and economic developers from both sides of the international border for a day highlighting the importance of the tourism industry, developing strategies for binational success and networking across our great region.
Attendance is $30 (USD; converted for Canadian attendees) and includes lite breakfast, full lunch and snack breaks throughout the day. Breakfast and registration begin at 8:30 a.m. Welcoming remarks and programming begin at 9 a.m. The program closes at 4 p.m.
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Early Registration Giveaway: The first 20 paid registrations (10 from the U.S. and 10 from Canada) will be eligible for a giveaway including an overnight for up to six people at Singer Castle’s Royal Suite! The winning attendee will be announced at the Summit.
Featured Speakers
Sueling Ching, president and CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade
With more than 20 years of leadership experience and a deep belief in the power of partnerships, Sueling brings a valuable perspective on how tourism leaders and destination stakeholders can work beyond traditional boundaries to build stronger, more connected communities and economies. Sueling’s intimate knowledge of the region from her time as CEO of the Brockville Chamber of Commerce and her inter-provincial and nationwide successes in Canada’s capital are the foundation for her keynote address on collaboration in challenging times. For a destination hampered by cross-border challenges, Sueling’s message will inspire and seed the foundation for a collaborative path forward.
James Sauter, partner and cofounder, Rove
James Sauter and Rove help destinations across North America and internationally use visitor behaviors, demographics, mobile performance, spending and other data to better understand their markets and make more effective decisions. Rove’s client destinations include the 1000 Islands, Tourism Kingston, Los Angeles, Toronto, Destination British Columbia and the U.S. Travel Association. For the 2026 Summit, James will dig into the data to see who is visiting the Ontario and New York sides of the border, where they are spending and their impressions of the destination to unearth opportunities to better target visitors.
Check back soon for additional speakers and session topics.