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As the voice of the Ontario tourism industry, we recognize that in times of uncertainty there is a need for the industry to have access to clear and reliable information.
Our team is closely following the evolving COVID-19 situation and will link to pertinent articles on our website and social media channels, with a focus on validity and relevance to our industry.
Email us with your Coronavirus/COVID-19 updates to feedback@tiaontario.ca
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HURRY! NOMINATIONS CLOSE AUGUST 31 FOR THE 2021 ONTARIO TOURISM RESILIENCY AWARDS
TIAO in partnership with Attractions Ontario, The Culinary Tourism Alliance, Indigenous Tourism Ontario and OTEC is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2021 Ontario Tourism Resiliency Awards.
2020 was a year like no other, requiring determination and perseverance. In a year fraught with innumerable operating obstacles, exceptional tourism businesses rose to the challenge and continued to innovate and engage with partners and their communities, even when unable to open for regular business. A year that was so very different for the tourism industry calls for an award reflective of the times: an award that fairly recognizes the achievements of tourism businesses regardless of operating status.
The 2021 Ontario Tourism Resiliency Awards are unique to this year and have been designed to reflect resiliency through innovation, collaboration and partnership. Our partners have joined together this year in collaboration to present this year's awards. The trophy will reflect this collaboration or partnership while embracing our unique role within our industry. Partners working together, like that of the ribbons of a DNA helix. Because Resiliency is in our Tourism Industry's DNA
Awards will be presented in each of the following three areas:
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
You can nominate another business or apply on behalf of your own business. All nominees will be featured on TIAO’s website as a legacy to the resiliency of our industry. All finalists will be featured in a Globe & Mail full promotional page.
Key Dates:
- Nominations close August 31.
- Finalists will be announced on October 9.
- Winners will be announced in person at the Ontario Tourism Summit 2021 Gala Awards on October 27.
For more details, and to begin the application process please click here.
TIAO EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER ANNOUNCEMENT THAT ONTARIO IS PAUSING EXIT FROM THE ROADMAP TO REOPEN
TIAO is concerned over the government’s plan to pause the province’s exit from the Roadmap to Reopen. We have serious concerns for what this pause will mean for the recovery of hundreds of thousands of tourism and hospitality businesses across Ontario. There are important questions that remain unaddressed in the government’s plan to indefinitely pause the exit from the Roadmap to Reopen. For instance:
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If and when new COVID-19 case levels fluctuate in the future due to new variants, can we expect the province to continually roll back reopening measures?
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Will additional economic supports be introduced to support hardest hit businesses?
These and more, must be answered to provide tourism and hospitality businesses with some sense of certainty as to their eventual full reopening and their prospects for continued survival. We believe that given the financial impact of COVID-19 on our industry and our already slow and uneven recovery, the planned pause on full reopening is not only disappointing but potentially disastrous.
We believe that our business leaders should be heard and consulted on how to navigate recovery given this recent announcement as these measures will impact their future in Ontario.
TIAO PROVIDES FEEDBACK ON THE GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Recently, TIAO was invited to provide feedback on the Greater Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan within the Ministry of Transportation. Reliable, efficient, and safe transportation infrastructure is a high priority for our industry to facilitate the movement of visitors, our workers, and our suppliers. TIAO broadly supports the proposals in the GGH Transportation Plan, as it will deliver improved infrastructure and services to relieve congestion and offer expanded, more frequent, and more seamless transportation options—all of which benefit the tourism industry.
TIAO was pleased to offer feedback on ensuring equity for young and marginalized workers when using the transportation system. Improving transportation infrastructure to more quickly, easily, and safely move workers and visitors and contribute to more stable supply chains is therefore important to our industry’s economic recovery. Thus, we are particularly encouraged by the proposals outlined in the GGH Transportation Plan.
Read our submission here.
ONTARIO’S COVID-19 VACCINATION RATES
Currently, 83% of people 12+ in Ontario have received at least 1 dose of a vaccine and 76% of people 12+ in Ontario are fully vaccinated. While the rates of vaccination are continually increasing, we must continue to advocate that everyone that is eligible to receive a vaccine should get vaccinated.
Since last week, 32/34 Ontario Public Health Units have reached 70% of their population 12+ fully vaccinated.
The following link is to Ontario’s current vaccination rate as a province, broken down into first and second dose percentage rates COVID-19 Tracker Canada - Ontario Vaccination Tracker (covid19tracker.ca)
ADVANCED TICKET SALES AVAILABLE FOR THE 2021 ONTARIO TOURISM SUMMIT
Join us October 26 & 27 for the tourism industry event of the year - because tourism counts. Whether in person or virtual - we are excited to share that we will be hosting as many people as is safe to do so at this year's summit at the award-winning 4 Diamond Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa.
We will be welcoming tourism professionals from around the province to gather, share, and collaborate as we rebuild Ontario's tourism industry. This year's summit is about RESPECT, COLLABORATION and REBUILDING our future. Join us as we recognize all the innovation, re-embrace the foundation and collaborate together - Google, Deloitte, Canadian Live Music Association, Global Payments are just some highlights of speakers lined up for this year's event.
If you or part of your team would like to join virtually - this option is also available. This year the Summit is back to normal programming with full day but interactive for the in person and virtual audience to network together. Whatever you choose, we are ready - Come.....Join us..... Together.
Agenda Now Available! Check it out online by clicking the link below.
For more information, and to register for OTS21 please click here.
GET READY: SAFE TRAVELS STAMP AWARDS
What is the Safe Travels Stamp Award?
The World Travel and Tourism Council, in conjunction with the industry, including the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO), has created the Safe Travels Stamp based on worldwide industry protocols. The Safe Travels Stamp is a specially designed stamp which will allow residents and visitors to identify businesses which have adopted standardized health and hygiene protocols. The Safe Travels Stamp Award is a way for your customers and local residents to recognize your business's outstanding efforts in adopting the World Travel & Tourism Council's health and hygiene global standardized protocols for the hospitality and tourism sector.
It's their way of saying they feel safe when doing business with you.
There are 13 Safe Travels Stamp Awards to be won: one for each tourism region in Ontario. Voting runs from September 7 - October 11, 2021. Top finalists and winners will be announced on October 26 at the 2021 Ontario Tourism Summit.
How can I win the Safe Travels Stamp Award?
Step One
Get ready! Ensure you are Safe Travels Stamp approved. You can check the list of approved Safe Travel Stamp applicants on our website here.
If you are not yet Safe Travels Stamp approved, click here to apply now.
Step Two
Get the word out! Use your digital Safe Travels Stamp logo on social media and proudly proclaim your Safe Travels Stamp approval. Don't forget to place your Safe Travels Stamp sticker in a prominent location in your business. (If you haven't received your sticker yet, it is in the mail and you will have it soon!) Be sure that your team understands and can explain what it means to be Safe Travels Stamp approved. If you need more information, please check out our Safe Travels Stamp Training Guideline.
Step Three
Get votes! The top vote-getter within each of the thirteen tourism regions of Ontario will win the Safe Travels Stamp Award. Public voting will open on Labour Day weekend. In the weeks ahead, use social media and in-person conversations to let your customers and local residents know about the Safe Travels Award campaign. The voting link will be live on September 7th, and will be issued via social media and on our website here.
SAFE TRAVELS STAMP ADMINISTERED BY TIAO
TIAO has been chosen by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) to administer the Safe Travels Stamp in Canada. The Safe Travels Stamp is an international symbol designed to allow travellers to recognize governments and companies around the world, which have adopted health and hygiene standardized protocols – so consumers can experience ‘Safe Travels’.
NEW: Our application process has moved to an online system and you can access it here.
See list of successful applicants here.
NEW HEIGHTS IS BACK WITH THE 3RD ANNUAL NEW HEIGHTS CANNABIS TOURISM SUMMIT!
The summit includes insights and strategies for participating in the rapidly emerging Cannabis Tourism industry in Canada. Hear from tourism and cannabis experts, innovators and giants who will share their knowledge, experience and drive for growth in this segment. This leadership conference will demonstrate the massive growth opportunity for recreational cannabis experiences to support tourism recovery in Canada.
Get the Data! The 1st Canadian Cannabis Tourism Research Report will be available in October 2021. An executive summary report will be presented at the New Heights Cannabis Tourism Summit on Monday, October 25, 2021.
Leading the study is Susan Dupej, PhD, a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Guelph in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management. The research is designed to provide insights on the different ways that Canadians are interested in incorporating cannabis into their travel and the opportunities for tourism and cannabis businesses to develop products based on the demand.
You can learn more and register by clicking here.
LEADING COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, UNMATCHED PAYMENT EXPERTISE, AND SPECIAL OFFERS
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Special offers for TIAO members
- Preferred processing rates, including a FREE, no obligation cost analysis to identify potential savings opportunities for your business
- One (1) FREE point-of-sale (POS) terminal rental (Desk/5000 or Move/5000) for the first three (3) months or $100 off the terminal purchase price
- FREE Virtual Terminal rental for the first three (3) months
- No set up fees, no contractual term commitments, no early cancellation fees and no monthly account fee for twelve (12) months
With Global Payments, you benefit from
- Streamlined acceptance for all major debit and credit payment types, including digital wallets
- A robust suite of products that includes the latest smart terminals to offer you a choice of next-generation countertop, wireless, and virtual terminal payment acceptance
- Fast access to funds, deposited to your bank account as early as the next business day
- Comprehensive industry-leading support, when you need it—24/7/365
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STAKEHOLDER CALL MINUTES
Thank you to everyone who joined this week's call.
We continue to hold weekly industry stakeholder conference call meetings in order to disseminate information that we have received, address member concerns and share information on our industry consultations and share the latest news from government and our partners.
This week's stakeholders calls provided a weekly industry update.
This week we were also joined by special guest, Hassel Aviles, Executive Director at Not 9 to 5. Hassel shared resources and guidance to ensure workplace & mental health safety. Not 9 to 5 is a non-profit global leader in mental health advocacy for the foodservice sector. Through practical education and meaningful community-building, they are re-imagining the industry by breaking stigmas and fueling hope. Their vision is a safe, supportive workplace for all in consideration of both physical and mental health.
You can read the notes from this week here.
DO YOU HAVE YOUR TIAO PROUD MEMBER LOGO?
We value our members and are proud to show you off, which is why we have a special TIAO "Proud Member" logo for your use. If you are a member and don't have the updated version, please reach out here.
TIAO COMPLIMENTARY 2021 MEMBERSHIP OFFER
When you look back at this same time last year, no one could foresee what a devastating impact the pandemic has had on our industry, on our colleagues, and our families. Throughout this past year, we have worked together, and fought hard for the industry we believe in. The collaboration of the tourism industry has been remarkable.
We asked for you to join us each Tuesday, so that we could share the latest information, and to hear your challenges, opportunities, and questions, so that we could provide answers. You have offered to be on committees, you have attended workshops, and in the most difficult of times, you have shown up. Thank you for sharing how your tourism operation has been impacted. We have heard you, we have advocated for you, and now we are pleased to offer one more way to ease your bottom line, increase your engagement, and provide an even more inclusive message as we represent your voice to the provincial government.
Our members have been incredibly supportive of TIAO, assisting us when we were in need, always willing to be there, and it is our turn to give back. We will be extending:
Complimentary membership to the entire tourism industry in Ontario for 2021.
We look forward to hearing from you, having more input, strengthening our industry’s voices and making sure tourism is represented.
How does this work if I am an existing member of TIAO?
For our current members, we will be reaching out to them directly. They will be provided an option to choose:
- Extend their existing membership by another year or
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Become a Green shoots sponsor - For those members that can afford to pay their membership, we will recognize the value of their existing membership through sponsorship (Green shoots sponsor) and use this value of their membership to continue the research and vital actions to rebuild and represent the industry’s voice to government in Ontario.
How does this work if I want to become a member of TIAO?
We are glad to extend this to the industry. We ask that you reach out to us directly here and we will set up your membership. We will also extend to you the option as we do to our existing members.
- Membership within TIAO for a period of one year from date of signing.
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Become a Green shoots sponsor - For those new members that can afford to pay their membership, we will recognize the value of their membership through sponsorship (Green shoots sponsor) and use this value of their membership to continue the research and vital actions to rebuild and represent the industry’s voice to government in Ontario.
 Why Green shoots?
Green shoots is a term used to describe signs of economic recovery or positive data during an economic downturn. The term green shoots is a reference to plant growth and recovery and has been used during down economies to describe signs of similar growth.
Welcome to the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario.
We are your association, and we are here for you!
GOVERNMENT RELEASES
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Ontario Deploying Last Mile Strategy to Further Increase Vaccination Rates
Health
With over 82 per cent of eligible Ontarians aged 12 and over having received one dose of the vaccine and 75 per cent having received both doses, the government is continuing its last mile strategy to reach eligible individuals who have yet to receive a first or second dose. These latest efforts continue to make vaccines readily and conveniently available, especially in lower-vaccinated areas, and include proactively contacting individuals who have not booked their accelerated second dose appointment. “Vaccines are the best protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Working with our public health partners we are continuing make it easier and more convenient to receive the vaccine. If you haven’t been vaccinated yet and have questions, I encourage you to reach out to your pharmacy, family doctor or primary care provider.” To support the province’s last mile strategy, the province and public health units are focusing on smaller, community-based and easy-to-access settings for vaccinations. This includes mobile clinics and community-based pop-ups, dedicated clinic days for families with people with disabilities, and townhall meetings in multiple languages. In addition, the province is working with public health units to target areas with low vaccination rates, as identified by postal codes, to support localized vaccination strategies as well as targeted marketing by the province in these areas.
INDUSTRY NEWS
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Theatre Collingwood Announces Major Season Sponsors
Broadway World
Theatre Collingwood has announced that three prominent companies have renewed their sponsorship support and have enabled the not-for-profit arts organization to continue creating theatrical experiences for the community this year. The Board of Directors and management team thank Blue Mountain Resort, Royal LePage Locations North Realty Brokerage and TD Bank for their renewed support of arts and culture in Collingwood and Theatre Collingwood, as they persevere through pandemic restrictions and to continue a 37-year legacy of entertaining the community.
Grand opening of the Niagara Parks Power Station set for September 3
Travel Daily News
The Niagara Parks Power Station in Ontario, Canada will officially host its grand opening as Niagara’s newest landmark attraction on September 3. The Niagara Parks Power Station is expected to be an important demand driver and catalyst in the recovery of tourism in Niagara and Ontario, providing an innovative and iconic year-round visitor experience for Canada’s top leisure tourism destination. Prior to the pandemic, of the nearly 13 million visitors to the Canadian side of Niagara in 2017, 27.3% were from the United States. Tourism operators in Niagara are optimistic that they will see these numbers again as Canada and the U.S. move toward recovery.
Travellers to Canada doubled after border reopened to Americans
CBC
The number of people crossing the land border into Canada more than doubled in the first week fully vaccinated Americans were once again allowed to enter the country for non-essential travel. According to Canadian government statistics, 218,732 non-commercial travellers entered Canada by land from Aug. 9-15. The number, which includes both Canadians and Americans, was a 111 per cent increase from 103,344 travellers the week before, when the border was still closed to Americans, and a nearly 200 per cent increase over the 74,562 people who crossed during that same week in 2020. It pales, however, in comparison to the 1.4 million travellers who entered Canada that week in 2019, before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Free Webinar Series with Greenstep Solutions
Greenstep Solutions
Introduction to Sustainability for Tourism Businesses with GreenStep Solutions
Join GreenStep for this informative webinar to learn how your business, and the planet, can benefit from assessing your business’ sustainability performance.
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Improve your knowledge on sustainability as a topic and build an understanding of the assessment criteria specific to the tourism industry and what is measured within the environmental, social and cultural, and economic aspects of your business.
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Learn about the benefits of assessing your business on the sustainability criteria.
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Gain tips on creating an action plan, long-term goal setting, and how to engage your customers and staff in your sustainability journey.
- Learn why businesses need to take a closer look at their impact and how small actions can make a difference
This webinar is for any business owner or manager who is interested in broadening their knowledge of sustainability while seeking ways to get started on their journey to improving their performance as a business.
Discovering Oakville and its hidden gems
Visit Oakville
Filled with rolling acres of greenery, rich history, diverse culture and amazing activities for people of all ages and interests, Canada has always immersed its locals and visitors in unique experiences. Of its several exploration-worthy destinations, Oakville is among the most charming! Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario, in between Toronto and Niagara, this beautiful town is known for its picturesque harbours, 1,400 hectares of parkland and 200km of trails, vibrant shopping districts, active arts community and some of the best dining options in the Greater Toronto Area. This year, with a mission to drive awareness about their destination while making its hidden gems easily accessible to all visitors, Visit Oakville is pleased to announce its partnership with the Driftscape app! “Our goal with this project is to increase awareness of our local tourism partners, while safely helping visitors build unique and personalized experiences in Oakville,” said Rebecca Edgar, Visit Oakville’s executive director. “We also look forward to providing residents with a way to explore their own backyard and create new and meaningful connections with the space and people around them.”
London to honour local Olympians on Aug. 28
CBC
A celebration to honour London's medal-winning Olympians will be held Aug. 28 at Labatt Park, tourism officials announced Friday. The doors will open to the public at 11 a.m. ET and the event will get underway at noon. It will celebrate the performances of athletes from the southwestern Ontario city, as well as the contributions of coaches and staff at the Tokyo Games.
New Parasport Games Legacy Fund Grant to help children and youth participate in parasport programs
Durham Region
The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Their Opportunity, is excited to announce the new Parasport Games Legacy Fund Grant. The new grant will provide qualified families with subsidies to help alleviate registration costs for children and youth to participate in parasport programs in Durham Region. Established by the Region of Durham’s sport tourism program, Sport Durham, and administered by Their Opportunity, the Parasport Games Legacy Fund Grant aims to remove financial status as a barrier; allowing more children with disabilities to enjoy the benefits of participating in parasport programs. The grant was created following the 2019 Durham Region Ontario Parasport Games and allows families to receive up to $500 annually per child. In total, the Games netted $112,000 for the legacy fund, and will be used to raise awareness and create new opportunities and participation in parasport and adaptive sport in Durham Region.
RTO12 repositions its consumer brand for strategic regional tourism recovery
RTO12
As part of its strategy to help the regional tourism industry recover, Regional Tourism Organization 12 (RTO12) will now target hyperlocal, domestic and international visitors using its successful “Great Canadian Wilderness just north of Toronto” (GCW) brand, said James Murphy, executive director.
Previously used solely to attract international visitors (who are less acquainted with sub-regional area identification), research conducted by RTO12 over the course of the pandemic determined that the GCW brand also resonates with target audiences in the Greater Toronto and Golden Horseshoe areas, which are recognized as the biggest source markets for the region.
OHTO (RTO-11) Seeking Workforce Development & Skills Training Vendors
Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization
Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) is seeking vendors who provide workforce development and skills training, with a focus on 1-on-1 support, to create a roster to support OHTO's new TRIP - Skills Development Program. This new funding stream will be an application-based program that provides financial support to tourism operators specifically for workforce and skills training supports. This new program will be released in September/October 2021 and run until all funds are allocated (or by March 31, 2022). If you are interested in having your business/organization featured in our roster, please complete our form below and you will be notified by September 10, 2021, to confirm your listing. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, September 3, 2021. Complete the vendor form by clicking the link in the title.
Have you embedded your Great Taste of Ontario passport on your website yet?
Culinary Tourism Alliance
Embedding the passport card (and creating a landing page) is a great way to to make sure visitors interested in your destination have a place to see just your passport. It also helps get the Great Taste of Ontario message out to more people and encourages more visits to your area - a win win! The Culinary Tourism Alliance has put together a guide to help you - or your website team - get it online quickly and easily. The guide will help you embed the passport card you see on OntarioCulinary.com onto your own website to encourage downloads and support our collective social media efforts. You can find the guide here.
If you want to see what others have been doing for a little inspiration, check out what these destinations have come up with so far:
If you have any questions or trouble embedding your own passport, book a meeting with Agatha by clicking here.
To access the partner portal, please click on the link in the title.
Great Northern Ontario Roadshow makes Fort Frances its first stop
Fort Frances Times
An exciting opportunity for fun, learning and shopping is quickly approaching, and there is still time for local businesses to get in on the action. As part of a $1.4-million investment from Ontario’s Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture to Science North, the organization is embarking on the Great Northern Ontario Roadshow, an initiative that will bring the fun of Science North across the region. One of the first stops for the Roadshow is here in Fort Frances. Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce executive director Heather Johnson said work has been ongoing to make the two day event – taking place on Friday, August 27 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Saturday, August 28 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Curling Rink – as fun and as safe as possible for the entire family
Ours to Discover: Enjoy the northern Ontario jewel of Sudbury
St. Catharine's Standard
Sudbury has long been known as an important Canadian mining centre but there’s more to northern Ontario’s largest city than the Big Nickel (although, at a weight of 13,000 kilograms, the colossal coin lives up to its famous reputation). With hundreds of freshwater lakes, excellent tourism attractions and an intriguing dining scene, Sudbury’s diverse attractions reward road trippers in search of outdoor adventure, culture and good eats.
Wanderlost lincoln launches virtual experiences to safely welcome visitors back to lincoln
Town of Lincoln
After delays due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Town of Lincoln is excited to safely welcome visitors back to West Niagara and offer them the opportunity to explore, experience, and earn their way through the Lincoln- like never before. Running on weekends from now until Labour Day, the Town of Lincoln is showcasing free, and fun interactive virtual experiences at two of its most iconic tourist destinations, in Jordan Village and Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. Using an interactive projector and high-tech motion sensors; moving images transform these spaces into a life-sized arcade game and virtual waterfall trek. These Town-led signature experiences are only two of the exciting experiences waiting to be discovered through the Town’s WanderLost Scavenger Hunt on the Social Scavenger app.
Funding Support Available for Ontario Food and Beverage Processors
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The governments of Canada and Ontario are partnering to provide funding to help Ontario food and beverage processors improve their operations, increase their competitive edge and adapt to challenges as we move beyond the pandemic. Learn more about program guidelines and how to apply. Applications close September 2, 2021.
RTO7's Implementation Programs
RTO7 has four different implementation programs that BruceGreySimcoe tourism operators and stakeholders can apply to. Don't miss out, apply now - the programs are listed below:
Festival Implementation Program (FIP)
This program has been designed to assist well-established and regional/emerging festivals to achieve at least one of the following: increase visitor spending, help reduce overcrowding in areas experiencing capacity issues, increase length of stay and/or increase return visits to BruceGreySimcoe. Media buys are managed by RTO7's Agency of Record (The Aber Group Inc.). For detailed information on the program, criteria and application form, visit this page on RTO7.ca. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2022.
Operations Implementation Program (OIP)
Designed to assist stakeholders in BruceGreySimcoe with social media marketing, operational expenses can be leveraged into a 4-week advertising campaign. Eligible expenses include mortgage payments, rent, insurance, inventory purchases, etc. Media buys are managed by RTO7's Agency of Record (The Aber Group Inc.). Find more information on this page on RTO7.ca, including guidelines and application form. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2022.
Sustainable Tourism Implementation Program (SIP)
If you want to promote a new sustainable product, experience or initiative for your tourism business, BruceGreySimcoe can help with supporting a social media marketing campaign. Examples include a new “shoulder season” experience, implementation of a green initiative to fight climate change or an experience that instills a sense of community pride. Media buys are managed by RTO7's Agency of Record (The Aber Group Inc.). Need more info? Visit this page on RTO7.ca for more details, guidelines, and application form. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2022.
Tourism Implementation Program (TIP)
If, as a tourism stakeholder in BruceGreySimcoe, you’ve invested in a new product or experience and want to promote it, RTO7 can help. To be eligible, applicants need to demonstrate how the investment has contributed to one of these four objectives: improve quality and sustainability, reduced seasonality, increased visitor spending or length of stay and expanded to or developed a new target market. Media buys are managed by RTO7's Agency of Record (The Aber Group Inc.). Read more about this program on RTO7.ca.
Tourism SkillsNet North
Destination Northern Ontario
Did you know you can use the Tourism SkillsNet North program to help fill your rehiring needs for 2021? If you have employees you've had to lay off or let go because of the pandemic and are going to be hiring back as COVID-19 restrictions lift, now is the time to act to ensure you qualify for these special subsidies. With access to 30% of wages, up to a maximum of $3,000 per employee available for qualifying employers, the time to act is now! Any employer can only qualify for up to two positions. To learn more please click on the link in the title.
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