LAT Multilingual Announces In Kind Sponsorship of CITAP+ in Support of Canada’s Inbound Tourism Sector

Press Release

Vancouver, BC – LAT Multilingual is pleased to announce its in-kind sponsorship of CITAP+ (Canadian Inbound Tourism Association Plus), in support of the association’s mission to strengthen Canada’s inbound tourism industry and promote the country as a preferred destination for international travellers.

Through this sponsorship, LAT Multilingual will provide bilingual, culturally informed language services to support CITAP+ communications, events, and industry initiatives. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to clear, inclusive, and effective communication in Canada’s official languages.

“Supporting CITAP+ is a natural fit for us,” said Lise Alain, Founder of LAT Multilingual. “Their work to advance Canada’s inbound tourism sector aligns closely with our mission to help organizations communicate clearly and respectfully with diverse audiences.”

“Effective communication is essential to attracting and serving international visitors, as well as supporting our members,” said Andy Shimizu, Executive Director of CITAP+. “As a national organization, we are committed to communicating in both English and French, and LAT Multilingual’s expertise will help us do that more effectively.”

LAT Multilingual’s in-kind sponsorship will help strengthen CITAP+’s outreach by ensuring that key messaging, materials, and stakeholder communications are linguistically accurate and culturally responsive. This is increasingly important in helping organizations engage and support international travellers.

Established in 1997 by leaders in the Receptive Tour Operator community, CITAP+ is a non-profit association that works to improve the business environment for inbound tourism through advocacy, education, networking, and collaboration with government and industry partners. The organization also promotes sustainable, high-quality travel practices across Canada.

 

About LAT Multilingual

LAT Multilingual is a women-owned, B Corp certified language services company specializing in multilingual communication, linguistic adaptation, and culturally responsive content. The company is proud to support organizations that contribute to the growth and long-term vitality of Canada’s tourism industry and the communities and businesses it sustains.

 

About CITAP+

The Canadian Inbound Tourism Association Plus (CITAP+) is a federally incorporated non-profit organization established in 1997. As a united force with members from various market segments of the tourism industry, CITAP+’s membership harbours a genuine interest with devoted support in developing Canada as the preferred destination for global travelers.

 

Media Contacts:

 

Garfield Wang
LAT Multilingual
garfield@latmultilingual.com

 

Andy Shimizu
Canadian Inbound Tourism Association Plus (CITAP+)
ashimizu@citap.ca