RTO7 2026/27 Program Applications Open Soon!

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!

Bruce County (Round 4) "Spark" Program

Posted by Ginny Henry | September 19, 2022 | Bruce County, Bruce Power, Bruce Spark Program, business support, Fall 2022, grants, mentorship, RTO7, Tourism Innovation Institute

A fourth round of the “Spark” Mentorship & Grants Program has been launched to encourage Bruce County entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profit organizations to create new sustainable tourism ideas for the region.

Simcoe County entrepreneurs awarded grants and mentorships to support new tourism ideas

Posted by Ginny Henry | June 22, 2022 | apply for funding and mentorship, award winners, Simcoe County, Spark Program, supporting Ontario's tourism industry, Tourism Innovation, Tourism Simcoe County

Three finalists who made winning pitches for the Simcoe County “Spark” Program were each awarded a $3,000 seed grant and mentorship to help them get started with their new tourism ideas.

BruceGreySimcoe Tourism Businesses Are Invited to Take Part in New Incentive Program!

Posted by Ginny Henry | April 12, 2022 | Hewitt, incentive program, of, Robyn, RTO7, support for tourism businesses in BruceGreySimcoe, Typsy, want to buy attraction passes, want to buy gift certificates

RTO7's Program Coordinator Robyn Hewitt is looking for support from tourism businesses in BruceGreySimcoe for the soon-to-be launched Typsy Incentive Program.

RTO7 Using Social Media to Shine Spotlight on Local Tourism Businesses

Posted by Ginny Henry | February 24, 2022 | BruceGreySimcoe, dining, ExploreDreamDiscoverBGS, Instagram, outdoor experiences, social media campaigns in BruceGreySimcoe, support local

Through the BruceGreySimcoe social media campaigns, RTO7 continues to shine the spotlight on tourism operators across the region whether it's music, culinary, artisans or retailers.