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.

Ontario Has a New Tourism Strategy: Here's What It Means for BruceGreySimcoe

Posted by Robyn Hewitt | April 05, 2026 | brucegreysimcoe, Forward, industry, Motion, ontario, pillars, playbook, rto7, strategic, strategy, TIAO, tourism

Ontario's tourism industry has a bold new roadmap, and if you're a tourism operator, municipal partner, or destination organization in BruceGreySimcoe, it's worth paying attention.

Cycling Tourism in BruceGreySimcoe: Why It Matters to Your Organization

Posted by Robyn Hewitt | March 03, 2026 | Bike, cycle, cycling, cyclists, destination, development, event, free, ontario, rto7, tourism, workshop

Cycling tourism is not a niche activity in Ontario. It is a growing market with real economic impact, and Bruce, Grey and Simcoe are well positioned to benefit.

2026 Job Fairs in Bruce, Grey and Simcoe Counties

Posted by Allison Davies | February 18, 2026

Hiring season is upon us

More Than Funding: Co-Managed Support for Tourism Projects

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.

RTO7 is seeking a dynamic Executive Director (ED)

Posted by Robyn Hewitt | January 29, 2026 | #BoardofDirectors, #ExecutiveDirector, #executiverecruitment, #leadership, #recruitment, #RTO7, #tourismjobs

An executive search is underway for an Executive Director at RTO7.

The RTO7 Board of Directors is working with an executive recruitment firm to manage the recruitment process.

All inquiries must be directed to the firm listed in the posting.

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!

Changes to the Google Ads Mirepresentation Policy: Dishonest Pricing Practices

Posted by Robyn Hewitt | October 01, 2025 | #Advertising, #Google, #GoogleAds, #MarketingTrends

In October, 2025, Google will be updating the Google Ads Misrepresentation policy concerning Dishonest Pricing Practices to ensure greater transparency and prevent user deception.