How RTO7’s Partnership Program Turns Tourism Ideas into Action

Posted by Robyn Hewitt | July 07, 2026 | #BruceGreySimcoe, #collaboration, #funding, #partnership, #tourismfunding, marketing, programs

In 2025/26, RTO7’s 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 community, destination and business-led projects across Bruce, Grey and Simcoe Counties.

Posted by Robyn Hewitt | February 13, 2026 | advertising, digital, free, funding, Implementation, marketing, matched, media, OIP, Operations, partnership, Program, programs, RTO7, social, tourism

Applications are open for the 2026/27 Regional Tourism Organization 7 funding programs.

Posted by Robyn Hewitt | January 23, 2026 | #2026, #comingsoon, #digitaladvertising, #funding, #newfiscalyear, #OIP, #partnershipprogram, #partnersupport, #PP, #Programs, #RTO7funding, #RTO7programs, #TourismFunding

We’re pleased to share early details about the Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) Programs for the 2026/27 fiscal year, running from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Launching Monday, February 2, 2026!

Posted by Ginny Henry | June 01, 2023 | action plan, in partnership with RTO7, MATA, McQueen Galloway Associates, Municipal Accommodation Tax Association, tourism strategy, Town of South Bruce Peninsula

The Board of Directors for the new Municipal Accommodation Tax Association (MATA) of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula have partnered with RTO7 in developing a comprehensive and sustainable 5-year tourism strategy and 1-year action plan.

Partnership Program Update

Posted by Ginny Henry | April 18, 2023 | 2023/24 Partnership Program, apply now if you haven't, some funding already allocated for Partnership Program, update on RTO7's Partnership Program

There has been a tremendous response to the program so far and the intake of applications has been paused at this time. (As of May 9, 2023)

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How RTO7’s Partnership Program Turns Tourism Ideas into Action

More Than Funding: Co-Managed Support for Tourism Projects

RTO7 2026/27 Program Applications Open Soon!

RTO7 Partners with South Bruce Peninsula MATA for Tourism Strategy

Partnership Program Update