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.

Harness the Future of Travel: Why Your Tourism Business Needs EV Charging Stations

Posted by Robyn Hewitt | April 11, 2024 | 2024, BruceGreySimcoe, EV Chargers, funding program, GoEV, RTO7 takes steps to sustainable tourism

The GoEV funding program is an initiative intended to transform the tourism landscape of BruceGreySimcoe into a model of sustainability and innovation. Let's explore the benefits of integrating EV charging stations into your tourism operation through the GoEV program.

RFQ Released for EV Charging Program Manager

Posted by Robyn Hewitt | October 17, 2023 | BruceGreySimocoe, EV Chargers, program manager, RFQ, sustainable tourism

RTO7 seeks a qualified technical program manager to provide services in the award of funding to qualified applicants.

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.

Simcoe County celebrates World Tourism Day with the relaunch of the “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program

Posted by Ginny Henry | September 28, 2023 | mentorship and grants, new tourism ideas for Simcoe County, October 2023, Round 2, Simcoe County Spark Program, Tourism Innovation Lab

A mentorships and grants program designed to support Simcoe County entrepreneurs and organizations with innovative tourism ideas has been relaunched.