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.

Food and Beverage Opportunity

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 30, 2019 | Discovery Harbour, Food & Beverage Opportunity, Huronia Historic Parks, province of Ontario, request for bids, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, tender

Huronia Historical Parks, a division of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, is seeking one (1) or two (2) legal entities to provide Food & Beverage Services for Restaurant Sainte-Marie located at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland Ontario and Captain Robert’s Table located at Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene Ontario.

Register Now for RTO7's Annual Wrap Up Session

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 24, 2019 | annual wrap up session, Ontario, recap of 2018/19, stakeholders, webinar

The Annual Wrap Up Session will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2019 and presented in a new format - by webinar!

DYK? There’s Still Time to Apply for RTO7 Programs

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 19, 2019 | applications still open, experience implementation program, Festival implementation program, funds available, Partnership funding, RTO7, tourism implementation program

Take advantage now of available funding through RTO7’s many Partnership Programs. Applications are still open for all programs - be sure to submit your application as soon as possible, even if your projects are scheduled for later this year.

Media Release from the County of Bruce for New Program

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 03, 2019 | Bruce County, Bruce Power, Cape Croker, Northern Bruce Peninsula, RTO7, South Bruce Peninsula, tourism innovation lab

New Program Aims to Spark Innovative Sustainable Tourism Ideas in Bruce County.