Introducing RTO7's T3 Program

Posted by Ginny Henry | June 05, 2017 | Brain Trust, professional development program, RTO7, Sue Ainley, T3, Tourism Cafe, Training Program, Travel & Tourism

We are pleased to announce that Regional Tourism Organization 7, in collaboration with the Centre for Business and Economic Development and the Orillia and Area Community Development Corporation, have embarked on a new initiative we are temporarily calling the Travel & Tourism Training Program (T3).

Last Chance for 2017-18 Opportunities with OTMPC

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 30, 2017 | advertising, BruceGreySimcoe, marketing, Ontario Tourism Partners, operators, opportunities, OTMPC, tourism businesses

The summer season is upon us but it is not too late to boost your profile with Ontario Tourism advertising opportunities including the Ontario Travel Information Centres, Outdoor Kiosks, ONroute Digital Kiosks and more!

RTO7 Workforce Update

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 17, 2017 | BruceGreySimcoe, conference, ICE, RTO7, Simcoe County District School Board, Tap into Tourism, update, workforce

Workforce is a key issue facing the tourism industry. Recently, we’ve been working with tourism operators and educators to brainstorm ideas and gather information about how we can meet the workforce challenges facing our industry, today and in the future. This Connection Post (and others to follow) will bring you up to date on some of the discussions and initiatives currently underway.

Be a BruceGreySimcoe Ambassador with New Facebook Campaign

Posted by Ginny Henry | April 28, 2017 | Ambassador, Bruce County, BruceGreySimcoe, County, Facebook, Grey, hashtags, Simcoe, summer 2017, VFR, Visiting Friends and Relatives

Build your knowledge base and spread the word about BruceGreySimcoe with our upcoming Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) Facebook campaign, which kicks off on May 1, 2017.

Trans Canada Trail Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

Posted by Ginny Henry | April 04, 2017 | 2017, 25th, celebration, funding, grant, The Great Trail, TNT, trails, Trans Canada Trail

It's celebration time for Trans Canada Trail (TCT) as it marks its 25th year - grants are available to celebrate this big event.

Bruce County Economic Development Grants

Posted by Ginny Henry | March 23, 2017 | applications, Bruce County, business, community, economic development, grants, marketing, Spruce the Bruce

Bruce County is now offering Economic Development Grants within its three programs, and applications are now being accepted.

Investing in Festivals and Events to Boost Tourism Across Ontario

Posted by Ginny Henry | March 22, 2017 | 2017, BruceGreySimcoe, Celebrate Ontario, County, festivals, funding, grants, Grey, recipients, Simcoe

The province's support for 304 events will create jobs and grow local economies includes 2017 events in BruceGreySimcoe.

FEO Announces 2017 Award Winners

Posted by Ginny Henry | March 22, 2017 | 2017, awards, BruceGreySimcoe, FEO, festivals & events, Ontario, Top 100, winners

BruceGreySimcoe festivals and individuals were among those honoured with awards recently bestowed by Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO).