Hold the Date - TIAO Listens on May 28th, 2014

Posted by Ginny Henry | April 23, 2014 | 2009, Blue Mountain, BruceGreySimcoe, consultation process, Discovering Ontario: A Report on the Future of Tourism, industry feedback, May 28th, Ontario, province, RTO7, Sorbara, stakeholder feedback, TIAO, twenty recommendations

The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) is pleased to announce a province-wide consultation process that will result in a status update on the tourism competitiveness study: “Discovering Ontario: A Report on the Future of Tourism.”

Celebrate Ontario Workshop with Christine Anderson

Posted by Ginny Henry | April 22, 2014 | BruceGreySimcoe, Celebrate Ontario, critical points, Culture and Sport, grants, Ministry of Tourism, Ontario's Lake Country, Orillia, presenter Christine Anderson, RTO7, successful application, workshop

Christine Anderson of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, is leading a workshop on the three critical points for success in applying for Celebrate Ontario grants.

Beyond the City Lights Tourism Conference

Posted by Alex Hogan | April 03, 2014 | Beyond, City, conference, County, Kelven, Lights, Simcoe, Tan, the, tourism

Register now for Simcoe County's 'Beyond the City Lights' 2014 conference at Fern Resort April 29th.

Public Consultation Requested for Proposed Changes to Ontario's Fire Code

Posted by Ginny Henry | March 31, 2014 | amendments, CO alarms, Fire Code, Ontario Fire Marshal, public consultation, recommendations, requirements, RTO7, smoke alarms

Stakeholders are invited to participate in a web-based consultation on a package of amendments to the Fire Code.

2014 Festival and Event Economic Impact Announcement

Posted by Ginny Henry | March 31, 2014 | BruceGreySimcoe, economic impact, FEO, Festivals & Events Ontario, festivals and events, media release, Ontario economy, RTO7

Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) released updated research-based information about its Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Partnership Program confirming the importance of festivals and events to the Ontario economy in terms of this industry’s ability to contribute to regional GDP, create jobs and generate taxes at all levels of government.

Tap into Maple Hosting a Media Fam Tour

Posted by Ginny Henry | March 31, 2014 | BruceGreySimcoe, invite, media, one day tour, Ontario's Lake Country, route, RTO7, Springwater, Tap into Maple

Members of the media are invited to a one-day tour showcasing some of the stops along the Tap into Maple route on Friday, April 4, 2014.

Save the Date for Bruce County Tourism's Fam Tour!

Posted by Ginny Henry | March 31, 2014 | Bruce County Tourism, BruceGreySimcoe, Explore the Bruce, Fam Tour, June, local food, save the date

Bruce County's Fam Tour is scheduled for June 18 and 19, 2014.

Whisky and Reindeer Combine for a Great Escape

Posted by Ginny Henry | March 31, 2014 | BruceGreySimcoe, escape, Pretty River Valley Country Inn, reindeer, Scott Whalen, spa, The Mill Dam, Thornbury, Toronto Star, whisky, winter

On a February visit to Thornbury and Pretty River Valley, Scott Whalen found the perfect winter escape.