Putting the "Social" in Social Media - Why We Use Mentions & Tags

Posted by Ginny Henry | October 02, 2019

Welcome to our brand new blog series, "Social Media Minute". Once a month, our Communication Coordinator, Ginny Henry, will share information, trends, tips and tricks to help you navigate the challenges of social media.

The Apple Pie Trail Introduces Its New App

Posted by Ginny Henry | September 11, 2019 | Apple Pie Trail, Apple Store, download, Google Play, interactive map, new app

Intuitive and interactive, the new app provides users with a seamless experience so they can get the most out of their trail visits.

Smart Serve Training Update & It's Your Shift

Posted by Ginny Henry | August 20, 2019 | free training, hospitality industry, in the workplace, online course, OTEC, sexual harassment and violence, tourism industry

Smart Serve has updated its training due to the legalization of recreational cannabis and RTO7 is offering free training to workers in the hospitality industry to deal with sexual harassment and violence in the workplace.

#allisonoutdoors –Green Season Review

Posted by Allison Davies | August 16, 2019

I’ve been given the task of attending industry events, fam tours and grand openings to create snapshots and share stories of the region with visitors and stakeholders via my blogs, vlogs and social media posts. Here’s a look at what #allisonoutdoors has been up to this season.

RTO7's First Webinar A Success!

Posted by Ginny Henry | August 15, 2019 | communications, implementation programs, marketing, partnership programs, Province of Ontario, Regional Tourism Organization 7, RTO7 Wrap Up Presentation 2018/19, slide deck, tourism stakeholders, video, Wrap Up Webinar

Thank you to all of those who joined us for our first-ever webinar, RTO7's Annual Wrap Session, on August 8th, 2019. Posted here are related links and, if you were unable to attend, you can view the webinar video.

Have Your Say on Bill 108 - Housing Strategy Consultation

Posted by Ginny Henry | August 15, 2019 | affordable housing, consultation, Housing Supply Action Plan, land use planning, Province of Ontario, staff and workforce housing, TIAO, tourism stakeholders and operators

As a tourism business owner, are you concerned about affordable housing for your staff? Add your input in two ways, through TIAO and through the Housing Strategy Consultation process.

Province Extends Investment in Local Festivals and Events

Posted by Ginny Henry | August 02, 2019 | Celebrate Ontario, Culture and Sport, festivals and events, government funding, government grants, Lisa MacLeod, Ministry of Tourism, tourism

Ontario is extending its support for festivals and events with over $2 million in funding to support jobs and boost local tourism across the province.

Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) Accepting Applications

Posted by Ginny Henry | August 02, 2019 | applications open, Francophone Community Grants, grant funding, Ministry of Francophone Affairs, Province of Ontario

The application period for the Francophone Community Grants Program runs until August 19, 2019.