TOURISM CONNECTS: INVEST IN THE FUTURE

Looking for a competitive edge? The shoulder season months are a terrific time to invest in the future of your business, your staff, and partners.  RTO8 is pleased to be able to offer a growing number of self-paced e-courses you can complete on your own time, on any electronic device. Courses range in length from … Read more

Kawarthas Northumberland Launches Campaign to Support Local Restaurants

The Kawarthas Northumberland KN Eats Giveaway will inject $10,000 into the local restaurant industry and support local media outlets. Local restaurants in the Kawarthas Northumberland region have worked hard to make sure their community can enjoy the myriad of flavours their region has to offer over the last year. It’s time to show them some … Read more

Rebuilding Traveller Confidence

Destination Canada has released a new guide to help the travel industry to rebuild consumer confidence. The guide offers four simple themes that have risen to the top for small businesses to help restore and cultivate confidence within Canadian travellers by showing that safety is in everyone’s best interest. DC also shares some best-in-class examples … Read more

Update on Federal & Provincial Support Announcements

Dear RTO8 Stakeholders, The Federal Government has announced plans to provide additional support to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19. A summary of the proposed legislation is outlined below. We will provide more information as it becomes available. The announcement is here. Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, which would provide simple and … Read more

September 9, 2020- Update from TIAC

  TIAC Members are at the forefront of everything we do.  While many items like today’s COVID-19 update are made available to everyone in the tourism sector, TIAC Membership has many other benefits that can help your business. We have begun to revamp our members-only resources, and TIAC Members get exclusive savings and deals on … Read more

Update from TIAO- September 10, 2020

TIAO Newsletter As the voice of the Ontario tourism industry, we recognize that in times of uncertainty there is a need for the industry to have access to clear and reliable information. Our team is closely following the evolving COVID-19 situation and will link to pertinent articles on our website and social media channels, with a … Read more

TIAO Newsletter – August 27, 2020 Update

Your weekly digest from TIAO, updating you on the latest industry news, advocacy issues and upcoming events. TIAO Newsletter As the voice of the Ontario tourism industry, we recognize that in times of uncertainty there is a need for the industry to have access to clear and reliable information. Our team is closely following the evolving … Read more

August 25 2020, Update from TIAC

Dear Tourism Stakeholders, The TIAC Team is pleased to provide you with this update on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, including the steps government is taking to address the situation. We are working hard to make sure the industry’s voice is heard by government, and that you have the information you need to keep your business … Read more

August 18 2020 Update from TIAC

Dear Tourism Stakeholders, The TIAC Team is pleased to provide you with this update on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, including the steps government is taking to address the situation. We are working hard to make sure the industry’s voice is heard by government, and that you have the information you need to keep your business … Read more