Understanding Bill C-59: What Canada's New Greenwashing Law Means for Your Tourism Business

Posted by Robyn Hewitt | August 22, 2025 | Canadian, Certifications, GreenStep, Greenwashing, Law, Solutions, Sustainability, Sustainable, TIAO, Tourism

As tourism operators across our region increasingly develop environmental initiatives and improve sustainability efforts, it's crucial to understand new federal legislation that directly impacts how you can communicate these practices to your customers.

Ontario's BruceGreySimcoe Region (RTO7) Achieves GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Silver Certification

Posted by Robyn Hewitt | October 12, 2023 | BruceGreySimcoe, Certification, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, GreenStep, RTO7, Sustainable tourism, TIAO

Today, the Regional Tourism Organization for BruceGreySimcoe (RTO7) announced they have achieved GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Destination Certification, by way of a rigorous assessment, review, and verification process.

Important Information re: Smart Serve Recertification

Posted by Ginny Henry | June 19, 2023 | 2023, before July 1, recertification, register now to re-certify for Smart Serve, Smart Serve Ontario

Did you know? All Smart Serve Ontario certificates issued BEFORE July 1, 2018 expire on June 30, 2023 at 11:59 pm.

Passport to Hospitality Work Prosperity Project - Employer Projects

Posted by Ginny Henry | August 09, 2022 | Employer Partnerships, Employment Ontario, learning and certification, ORHMA, Passport to Hospitality, Work Prosperity Partnerships

The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) have taken the initiative of being a forefront leader in assisting employers within the industry in finding great qualified employees to build that long term sustainable relationships. Through the Government of Ontario’s Skills Development Fund and in partnership with Employment Ontario, and workplace training provider HT Hospitality Training Inc., we present the “Passport to Hospitality Work Prosperity” program.

Ontario Launches New Online Resources for Volunteer Sector

Posted by Ginny Henry | June 03, 2015 | certification, Ontario, Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, program, volunteers, web-based

As part of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, Ontario has launched two new volunteer initiatives to help increase volunteerism and job placement opportunities in Ontario.