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Experts in smart, ethical tourism

The purpose of the Expert Committee is to support the Working Group's initiatives by providing specialized expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and data, in order to strengthen the innovation and competitiveness of Quebec's tourism industry.

This initiative is fundamental to ensuring that our creative aspirations and innovative projects remain firmly rooted in what is feasible, sensible and realistic.

Members of the expert committee

Discover the AI and tourism professionals who put their expertise to work for the industry.

Paul Arseneault

Professor at UQAM and co-chair of the Expert Committee

Philippe-Caron

Philippe Caron

Director - Business Intelligence and Innovation Division, Destination Québec Cité and co-chair of the Expert Committee

Paulo-Kopica

Paulo Kopica

Director of Enterprise Architecture and Integration, SEPAQ

Claude G. Théoret

CEO of X Machina IA, Board member of E-AI

Anne Nguyen

Director responsible for AI, Quebec Innovation Council

Frédéric Gonzalo

Consultant, Digital Marketing

Nancy Laramée

Director of Partnerships, Ivado

Simon Harris

Director of Innovation and Business Intelligence, Palais des congrès de Montréal

Jean-François Connolly

CTO of Airudi

Yi Fang Hu

Founder and CEO of Hiotto AI, founder of the Asian Night Market

Jean-François Bélisle

CEO of Alpha Premium

Pierre Bellerose

Consultant and lecturer
Working Group Chairman

The committee's mandate

These are the terms of reference guiding the work of our committee of AI experts for the tourism sector.

Strategic direction

Provide cutting-edge data and AI expertise to guide the Working Group's strategic proposals, ensuring that proposed initiatives are technically viable and aligned with the latest advances in the field.

Collaboration and support

Act in collaboration with the AI Working Group to facilitate knowledge sharing, the exploration of new ideas and the resolution of complex problems at the intersection of AI, tourism, culture and entertainment.

Guidance and technology watch

Serve as a beacon for the work of the Task Force, directing our efforts towards promising horizons while remaining attentive to technological developments and emerging trends in the tourism market.

Responsible innovation

Encourage an innovative approach while ensuring that projects remain realistic, feasible and in the public interest, with an emphasis on ethics and sustainability.

The objectives

Discover the objectives that guide the strategic actions of our committee of experts.

1

Analysis of challenges and opportunities

Identify the specific challenges facing the tourism industry and propose innovative AI-based solutions.

2

Education and
awareness

Better inform tourism industry players about advances in AI and their potential short- and long-term impact.

3

Integrating artificial intelligence

Ensure the judicious and relevant integration of AI tools into the commercial activities of tourism stakeholders.

4

Promoting innovation in industry

Encourage the creation of new tourism businesses using AI in their models or raison d'être.

5

Collobaration with innovative companies

Encourage innovative AI companies to apply their expertise to the tourism sector.

Auteur

  • Jean-Philippe Duchesneau

    Jean-Philippe est copropriétaire du Groupe Écorécréo et de Voiles en Voiles. Il est également membre du Groupe de Travail Intelligence Artificielle et Tourisme où il contribue à explorer les opportunités offertes par l'IA dans le secteur touristique.

    Il peut être contacté sur LinkedIn pour discuter d'IA en tourisme.