Travel professionnals, media, cruises
In addition to promoting the city to tour operators and incoming partner agencies, Tourisme Montréal operates as part of the Montréal Cruise Committee so as to attract new companies, increase the number of cruise ships visiting Montréal and extend their stay. Press tours, journalist receptions and participation in media fellowships are part of the broader effort to promote Montréal as a leading tourist destination.
Press reviews
Each year, Tourisme Montréal welcomes some 500 writers and journalists; not surprisingly, 90% of them write about our city. Tourisme Montréal organizes press tours for visiting journalists so that they may experience Montréal firsthand. In 2017, for example, l'Express Hors-série, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Toronto Star, enRoute Magazine and more wrote about Montréal. 2017 press coverage is estimated at 1,037 media mentions with an advertising value of $16,171,119, for increased reputational gain of $40,740,666.
MEDIA
Our toolkit contains many downloadable documents, which were created for international journalists writing specific content on Montréal. It includes materials that highlight places of interest and cultural events, maps and inspiring itineraries as well as photos and videos to accompany editorials, all created specifically with the media in mind.
TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS
Our toolkit features downloadable materials that were designed exclusively to help travel professionals help their clients plan an enjoyable and inspiring stay in Montréal. It includes documents on places of interest and cultural events, suggestions on accommodations and restaurants, photos and videos, maps and inspiring itineraries as well as information about the Passeport MTL.
CRUISES
Montréal is a bustling port of call that welcomes over 70 cruise ships and 125 000 passengers each year. For cruise travel professionals, we offer downloadable documents that include information on the Old Port of Montréal and our Cruise Terminal, how to get to Montréal from the airport, cruise schedules and ships berthing in Montréal as well as passenger perks and privileges.