Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain Surpasses 100,000 Guest Visits in F’2014

Posted by Ginny Henry | October 22, 2014 | 000 guest visits, 100, Blue Mountains, BruceGreySimcoe, Collingwood, Grey County, health & wellness, RTO7, Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, South Georgian Bay

Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain welcomed their 100,000th guest for fiscal year 2014 last week. This milestone is a first for the health & wellness tourism attraction located minutes from the Blue Mountains and Collingwood. The continued growth of the Spa is a reflection of strong tourism and economic development in the South Georgian Bay area.

Event Opportunity in Orillia - Request for Proposal

Posted by Ginny Henry | October 22, 2014 | 2015, BruceGreySimcoe, Festivals & Events, Orillia, Request for Proposal, RTO7, Simcoe County, summer, Tudhope Memorial Park

The City of Orillia is accepting requests for the exclusive use of J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park for a festival or event during the 2015 summer season.

Three Studies Being Undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Posted by Ginny Henry | October 14, 2014 | BruceGreySimcoe, Culture and Sport, Great Lakes Market Demand Study, Ministry of Tourism, Ontario Attractions Study, Ontario Canals Technical Analysis, Request for Bids, RFB, RTO7, studies

As part of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport’s Tourism Investment Strategy, three studies are currently being undertaken to support the investment strategy objectives.

Snowmobilers Generated 21% Growth in Sales Permits Last Winter

Posted by Ginny Henry | October 10, 2014 | 9, BruceGreySimcoe, District, District 8, OFSC, Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, pre-season permit, RTO7, snowmobile, winter tourism

After experiencing great conditions for a successful snowmobiling season last year, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is once again offering a special on pre-season permits.

BruceGreySimcoe Communities to host TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay

Posted by Ginny Henry | October 10, 2014 | BruceGreySimcoe, communities, President's Choice, RTO7, spring 2015, TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Torch Relay

The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Torch Relay, presented by President's Choice, is coming to seven BruceGreySimcoe communities next spring.

Chinese Tourists Attracted to Self-Driving Tours

Posted by Ginny Henry | October 10, 2014 | BruceGreySimcoe, ChinaDaily Europe, Chinese tourism market, Ontario, OTMPC, RTO7, self-guided driving tours, travel trend

In a growing travel trend, Chinese tourists prefer to travel by themselves or with friends and family. And, they're choosing self-guided driving tours in countries like Canada with Ontario as a popular destination.

OTMPC Partnerships Programs Update

Posted by Ginny Henry | October 10, 2014 | BruceGreySimcoe, Ontario, OTMPC, partnership updates, RTO7, TEMP, TIPP, Tourism Event Marketing Program, Tourism Industry Partners Program

OTMPC is pleased to announce some adjustments to key partnership programs for the upcoming 2015-16 fiscal year.

Local Farmers' Markets Have Cultural Significance

Posted by Ginny Henry | October 10, 2014 | agricultural experience, authentic, BruceGreySimcoe, farmers' markets, Grey County, Grey-Bruce, local food, Philly Markowitz, RTO7, tourism

Agriculture and local farmer markets are not just alive and well in BruceGreySimcoe - they're thriving.