The award-winning Ontario Tourism Summit is set for October 28 –29 at the Ottawa Conference & Event Centre!
This year’s theme, Building Your Business, Living Abundantly, and Collaboration, is grounded in what you told us you needed the most. Every session, speaker, and workshop has been planned based on insights and priorities collected through our consultations with industry stakeholders, curated to deliver practical tools, timely insights, and space for meaningful connection.
What's on the agenda?
🔍 Explore strategic insights
🤝 Build lasting connections
🏆 Experience an award-winning summit
Here's why you won't want to miss this year's Summit;
- BUILT BY THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
This year’s programming has been designed by you: shaped directly by industry feedback in development for the new Ontario Tourism Strategy to tackle your top priorities.
- STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE
You will hear from the best in the industry on how you can master data literacy tools to sharpen business strategies and influence policy outcomes. Expect insightful sessions and best practices on harnessing AI and cutting-edge tech to streamline operations and deliver unforgettable visitor experiences.
- EXPLORE INSIGHTS FROM ONTARIO'S TOURISM STRATEGY
Learn what’s next for Ontario’s tourism industry and get insights on how your business can lead the way, with updates on 2026 priorities in Ontario’s new Tourism Strategy.
- PURPOSEFUL CONNECTIONS, REAL COMMUNITY
The OTS25 programming is designed to showcase how resilient, community-led tourism models can boost both equity and economic success. Sector- and region-specific workshops are designed with networking in mind, with each session equipping you on key takeaways to use in your tourism operations.
- CELEBRATE ONTARIO'S BEST IN TOURISM
The Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence celebrate success and recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to Ontario’s tourism industry. Awards finalists and winners are celebrated at the Ontario Tourism Awards Gala at the 2025 Ontario Tourism Summit.
Ottawa awaits! Learn more, register, and get accommodation details at tiaontario.ca/ots25