Minister Lisa MacLeod Launches #RediscoverON Podcast

Posted by Ginny Henry | August 04, 2021 | #RediscoverON, ambassador, Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Ontario, podcast, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries

Listen to the first podcast and become a #RediscoverON Ambassador today.

Deloitte Looking for Input from the Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 27, 2021 | advancing diversity, Deloitte, equity and inclusion in the workforce, survey, TIAO, tourism and hospitality

Participate today: 2021 survey on diversity, equity, and inclusion in hospitality and tourism.

Updated COVID-19 Screening Tools for Businesses & Organizations

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 21, 2021 | Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Debbie Jewell, Heritage, Ontario, screening employees, screening patrons, Tourism and Culture, updated COVID-19 screening tools

A message from Debbie Jewell, A/Assistant Deputy Minister, Heritage, Tourism and Culture Division.

Rediscover Responsibly in Grey

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 15, 2021 | COVID-19, Grey County, grey.ca, recovery, Rediscover Responsibly in Grey, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, visit

Grey County has launched a new campaign for this summer season focused on safety awareness, respectful behaviour, and rediscovering Grey responsibly.

FedDev Ontario COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund Now Open for Applications

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 14, 2021 | applications open, Canada federal government, COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund, eligibility requirements, FedDev Ontario, tourism funding

The Tourism Relief Fund, administered by Canada's regional development agencies and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), supports tourism businesses and organizations to adapt their operations to meet public health requirements while investing in products and services to facilitate their future growth.

Letter from Minister MacLeod: Roadmap to Reopen Step 3

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 12, 2021 | Heritage, Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Ontario, Roadmap to Recovery, Sport, Step 3, Tourism and Culture Industries

In response to continued improvements in public health and health system indicators, Ontario will move into Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021. In her letter, the Minister profides an update on these steps and what they mean for our heritage, sport, tourism and culture industries.

Applications Open for Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant

Posted by Ginny Henry | June 17, 2021

Apply now: Deadline is June 25, 2021

TIAO Looking for Feedback on Reopening Challenges Facing Tourism Business Operations

Posted by Ginny Henry | June 17, 2021 | Ontario, reopening Step 1, TIAO Survey, tourism business challenges, your feedback requested

TIAO is conducting a survey to collect up-to-date information on the current challenges facing tourism business operations as the province is reopening.