'Now and Then' unveils the rich tapestry of South Eastern Ontario’s historical landmarks and buildings, all waiting to be discovered on your travels.
Get to know the Empire Theatre 🎭in Belleville.

southeasternontario.ca/travel_guides/…

#tourismgrowth
The value of “bleisure” business/leisure travel.

💼Quick Fact-
Business events are an economic driver of Canada’s tourism economy, representing 40% of all tourism spending.

👀Read the full article from The Tourism Industry Association of Canada
tiac-aitc.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_…

Join Destination Canada for an informative webinar where they will reveal the latest updates to their 2024-2025 Tourism Corridor program.

📅May 6
🕛 2PM - 3PM EDT
Register👇🏼

🍁A walk-through of the corridor submission process plus Q&A session.

rto9.ca/events/destina…

Just announced-The Ontario government is investing more than $8m over the next 3 years to support cultural tourism in communities across the province. $2.4 million of this funding will be provided this year through the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund.
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news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

Do you ever wonder 🤔
Where tourism trends are heading?

Our friends at Alphabet® have scoured industry reports, and along with insights from the 2023 TIAC Congress, they’ve collated some anticipated trends for 2024

alphabetcreative.com/embracing-auth…

The Ontario government says it will spend up to $200 million over three years to support Ontario’s growing communities with new and revitalized local sport and recreation facilities.

Read the full article
baytoday.ca/local-news/pro…

Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization invites you to join the Board of Directors and staff of RTO 9 for the Annual General Meeting.

📆 June 14, 2024
🕑 9- 10 AM EDT
📍 Online
Registration👇🏼
bit.ly/3VuhNCV

#agritourism #culinarytourism
A great read from the Ottawa Business Journal on the growth and value of culinary tourism.

Plus seven not-to-miss food experiences in and around South Eastern Ontario
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obj.ca/eastern-ontari…

#strategicplanning #industrydata

The 2024 Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands Rideau Lakes Business Survey Report provides a current snapshot of gives a snapshot of the Economy in Leeds & Grenville.

invest.leedsgrenville.com/en/contacts-ne…

🚲Sommet sur le Sentier, le tourisme et le cyclisme
Trail, Tourism & Cycling Summit

📅 Lundi 13 mai 2024
🕑 13h à 16h
📍Centre communautaire Serge R. Lalonde de Plantagenet
220 rue Main Plantagenet
📝Pré-inscription nécessaire👇🏼
rto9.ca/events/cycle-s…

Ontario By Bike

A United Vision for Nature - 'Nature Positive' Report Marks New Collaborative Era in Travel & Tourism

🌍🌿Launched today on Earth Day 2024,
from WTTC, UN Tourism & the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance .

Free download
👇🏼
researchhub.wttc.org/product/nature…

📢RTO 9 Board of Directors – South Eastern Ontario
Call for applications- 📅 open until May 16, 2024

The 4 individual Director positions filled at the 2024 AGM will fulfill a 3-year term
More info in the link

bit.ly/3PPZ9BO

🌎 Happy Earth Day to our valued tourism partners in South Eastern Ontario! 🌿
By working together, we can ensure a sustainable future for our region while offering unforgettable journeys to travellers.

#earthday24

It’s #TourismWeekCanada2024
Today we are celebrating warm & welcoming hospitality 😃
Perhaps most importantly, our tourism businesses are the heart and soul of South Eastern Ontario's tourism industry. Thank you for everything you do!

@tiac_aitc

Do you operate a farm-gate or offer farm experiences in Lennox & Addington?
If you do, be sure to add your business details to the directory.

👉🏼 naturallyla.ca/local/add-your…
Select 'Agri-food / Agriculture' as the business category.

#agritourism

It’s #TourismWeekCanada2024
We are celebrating 🏙️urban adventures on the waterfront!
SE Ontario is home to vibrant, welcoming cities, including Kingston, Belleville, Trenton, Brockville and Cornwall, each offering its own unique charm and attractions.

@tiac_aitc

It’s #TourismWeekCanada2024
As we commemorate National Tourism Week, we're reminded of the incredible privilege we have to support the vibrant tourism industry right here in South Eastern Ontario.

Today we are celebrating 🍽️ the region's culinary delights.

@tiac_aitc

The American Hotel & Lodging Association - AHLA and the Hotel Association of Canada announced (April 2) that Green Key Global, the sustainability certification body for hotels, is now jointly operated by the associations in the U.S. and Canada.

👇🏼
bit.ly/3UorsKt

It’s #TourismWeekCanada2024
As we commemorate National Tourism Week, we're reminded of the incredible privilege we have to support the vibrant tourism industry right here in South Eastern Ontario.

Today we are celebrating 🎭 our rich cultural heritage.

@tiac_aitc
#tourism

Booking.com has removed its 'Travel Sustainable' program.

The removal of the 'Travel Sustainable Badge' follows pressure from the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), citing misleading sustainability claims'
Learn more
👇🏼
bit.ly/49wNj6C