Sports Tourism Workshop - Midland

Posted by Alex Hogan | January 28, 2013 | CSTA, sports tourism

Sports tourism is the fastest growing grassroots economic development initiative in Canada today, with approximately $3.6 billion in annual domestic spending.

An interactive workshop planned for May 14, 2013 is designed to build capacity at the local level and help communities become more actively involved in the sport tourism industry, including how to maximize revenue associated with bidding, hosting and managing sports events.

Arts & Culture Has Significant Impact on Ontario Tourism

Posted by Alex Hogan | January 23, 2013 | arts and culture, economic impact, Ontario Arts Council

The economic impact of arts and culture tourism in Ontario is considerable according to a new analysis released today by the Ontario Arts Council.

The report includes information on the number, characteristics and impact of Ontario’s arts and culture tourists including, volume, country of origin, activities, trip characteristics, tourist spending, economic impact, market share, motivations, and demographic characteristics.

OTMPC Presentation for Today (Jan 23) Postponed

Posted by Alex Hogan | January 23, 2013

As a result of snow squall warnings and poor road conditions across various parts of the region we have decided to postpone the OTMPC Ontario International Brand Presentation.

We will be in touch as soon as possible with a reschedule date.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Canadian Icon Voice of Winter Tourism Campaign

Posted by Alex Hogan | January 16, 2013 | Gordon Pinsent, radio spots, winter campaign

The voice of Canadian entertainment icon Gordon Pinsent will be heard promoting winter tourism in BruceGreySimcoe in a series of radio spots launching this week, announced Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7).

Presentation of Ontario International Tourism Brand Development Report

Posted by Alex Hogan | January 15, 2013 | consumer segmentation study, International Tourism Brand Development Report, OTMPC, presentation

RTO7 is hosting a presentation (open to all stakeholders) of key findings by OTMPC and research supplier TNS on January 23rd, 1-3 p.m. at Cranberry Resort (William Watts Room).

Lake Simcoe/South-eastern Georgian Bay Clean-Up Fund

Posted by Alex Hogan | January 09, 2013 | Enivronment, fund, Lake Simcoe, Ministry, of, South-eastern Georgian Bay, the

The federal Ministry of the Environment has announced five-year, $29 million fund to restore the ecological health of Lake Simcoe and South-eastern Georgian Bay and improve water quality for the residents and wildlife of the region.

Free Online Advertising Sessions for Tourism Organizations & Operators

Posted by Alex Hogan | January 04, 2013 | Aber, advertising', free, marketing, online, training

RTO7 is offering Online Advertising sessions free of charge to all BruceGreySimcoe tourism operators and organizations.

BGS Stories Feature to Launch January 2013

Posted by Alex Hogan | December 20, 2012 | authentic and compelling, DMMOs, SEO, Stories

Criteria for stories and submissions have now been posted for the Stories feature of www.brucegreysimcoe.com launching in January.