Apply to Join RTO7’s Marketing Advisory Committee
RTO7 is seeking tourism marketing professionals and industry leaders from across Bruce, Grey and Simcoe, including Barrie and Orillia, to serve on its new Marketing Advisory Committee.
This non-binding committee will provide practical, region-wide advice to support the development of RTO7’s three-year marketing strategy. We are seeking applicants with direct experience developing or executing tourism marketing strategies and campaigns, representing a range of sectors, communities and perspectives from across the region.
Visit the Marketing Advisory Committee page for details.
Completed applications must be submitted by September 11, 2026, to Executive Director Minerva Ward at mward@rto7.ca.
Current RFP & RFQ Opportunities:
RTO7 is seeking qualified professionals, consultants and firms for three current opportunities:
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Financial Management Support Services RFQ
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Tourism Research Services RFQ
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Tourism Intelligence Dashboard RFP
Financial Management Support Services & Tourism Research Services RFQs
Issued: August 12, 2026
Due: September 4, 2026
Award: September 11, 2026
Contracts begin: October 1, 2026
Tourism Intelligence Dashboard RFP
Issued: August 17, 2026
Due: September 8, 2026
Anticipated award: September 25, 2026
Contract begins: October 1, 2026
Maximum contract value: $28,500 excluding HST
Review the full scopes of work, requirements and submission details on our
RFQ page here.
How RTO7’s Partnership Program Turns Tourism Ideas into Action
In 2025/26, the Partnership Program helped generate approximately $672,000 in combined tourism investment across BruceGreySimcoe. Through the annual matching program, RTO7 invested $336,000 and supported 86 destination and business-led projects across Bruce, Grey and Simcoe Counties.
Read the blog to learn more.
T3 Accelerator Program Accepting New Applications
Now is a great time to access one-on-one coaching to help your tourism business plan, adapt, and grow. The T3 Accelerator Program, administered by RTO7 and Community Futures South Georgian Bay, connects established tourism businesses in Bruce, Grey and Simcoe counties with industry experts for practical support in areas such as marketing, AI, experience development, financial management, HR, sales, strategic planning, technology, and more.
Learn more, meet the coaches, and see if the T3 Accelerator Program is the right fit for your business by visiting the T3 Accelerator Program page.