RTO 9 | South Eastern Ontario

#workforcedevelopment Opportunities for staff to UpSkill their Tourism Careers Tourism micro-credential program that is FREE for eligible participants! Choose from two tracks: ▪️ Frontline Service: Enhance your customer service skills. ▪️ Managers and Aspiring Leaders: Develop your leadership potential. Gain valuable skills, earn a digital badge, and receive a monetary bonus upon completion! Who's eligible? ▪️ Permanent residents of Canada ▪️ 15 years of age or older ▪️ Living in Ontario This opportunity is provided by Contact North | Contact Nord a non-profit organization supporting online learning in Ontario. For more info about these programs, email- southeast@contactnorth.ca #UpSkillTourism #TourismJobs #Hospitality #CareerDevelopment #FreeTraining #Ontario #Canada

We recently partnered with Destination Canada and Japan’s BS Fuji TV to showcase Ontario’s legendary fall experiences to a huge audience in Japan. The program aired on August 3 and 10, reaching 45 million households through BS Fuji TV and TVer, Japan's top video-on-demand platform. Viewers followed a popular Japanese influencer as they discovered how water has shaped Ontario’s identity, from the dynamic views of Niagara Falls to the tranquil lakes of the Canadian Canoe Route and the rich history at the Canadian Canoe Museum. Thank you to our incredible partners along the Canadian Canoe Route, The Canadian Canoe Museum, Niagara Parks Commission, and Niagara Falls Tourism. The program achieved an estimated advertising value equivalency of $700,000 CAD and reached an estimated 123 million people.

After two successful and noteworthy events, the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association is excited to host its third annual Ontario Hospitality Conference. 📆 October 7 & 8, 2024 📍Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites Learn more and register👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/edWi3a4H Speaker Sessions include: 🏨The State of Industry and How it Affects Your Business: Pertinent Data and Analysis from both Foodservice and Lodging Sectors. 🏨Safeguarding Hospitality Operations: Strategies Against Fraud, Chargebacks, and Theft affecting your property and customers. 🏨The Balancing Act: Controlling F&B Costs Without Compromising Guest Experience to keep them coming through the doors. 🏨Embracing the Future: Integrating AI Into Your Hospitality Business for Success. 🏨Hear it from them: Understanding, Motivating and Relating to the New Workforce in Hospitality. 🏨Fighting Back against Tax Costs: Understanding Municipal Tax Evaluations and Reducing your Liability and Costs. 🏨WT….??? The Evolution of the Lure of Hospitality Culture: Balancing What attracted so many to be in the industry over the years with the culturally sensitive changes of today. 🏨Hospitality Law Update: The complete HR Toolkit.

Have you heard the AMAZING news? The Amazing Race Canada came to Cornwall & SDG Counties this summer, and the episode will air next week, bringing some wonderful exposure to these beautiful destinations in South Eastern Ontario! Season 10 is underway! Tune in for Episode 8 “Manure Time Baby!” where the race continues in Cornwall and SDG Counties and reaches a fever pitch before alpaca poop hits the fan and a Detour leaves racers off-kilt. It’s game on as teams bank on scoring a spot in the semi-final. Airs: Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca and the CTV app. Cornwall Tourism

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We are just 3 weeks away from our annual tourism summit. Tickets are selling fast! This year RTO 9 is hosting double the experience! SEe ON Summit! ✨Day One – Annual Tourism Summit: Thursday, September 12, 2024 ✨Day Two – Sustainable Tourism Summit: Friday, September 13, 2024 We welcome all South Eastern Ontario tourism and tourism-related owners, operators, creators, and organizations. Let's envision tourism growth together! Over two days, you'll be inspired by incredible speakers, forward-thinking ideas, and innovative strategies to drive tourism growth in South Eastern Ontario. Don't miss the exclusive networking reception on September 12th, hosted by Tourism Kingston and the Kingston Accommodation Partners. Ticket Options: Two-Day Pass: $65.23 (including fees) One-Day Pass: $38.61 (including fees) Discover more and register today! 👉🏼https://lnkd.in/gGDP9Mte

Canadian Tourism Labour Market Update: July 2024 Tourism HR Canada reports continued growth in the tourism workforce this July, driven by the peak summer season and the influx of high school students entering the job market. The sector is slightly stronger than last year, though unemployment remains higher. Here's a snapshot: ✅Tourism Workforce: The tourism labour force made up 10.6% of the total Canadian labour force in July 2024, a slight increase from June but still below July 2019 levels. ✅Employment: Tourism employment accounted for 10.7% of all Canadian employment, up from June but slightly lower than July 2023. Employment share was on par with 2019, though the overall labour force share was down by 0.9 percentage points. ✅Industry Performance: Growth was seen across most industry groups, with food and beverage services and recreation leading the way. However, accommodations and transportation lagged behind 2023 levels, and the sector overall remains below 2019 benchmarks. ✅Hours Worked: Total hours worked within the sector were higher than in 2023 but still below 2019 levels. Recreation and entertainment, along with transportation, surpassed 2019 hours worked, while food and beverage services and accommodations remained behind. ✅Unemployment: The tourism sector’s unemployment rate was 5.9%, below the national average of 6.8%. The number of unemployed individuals in tourism decreased slightly from June, despite a modest increase in the overall labour force. Read the full report and view the stats👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/edHeGYKE

The Ontario government has launched the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), opening applications for a $200 million investment in revitalizing and building new sport and recreation facilities. This initiative, part of the 2024 Budget, aims to enhance community infrastructure, promoting healthier and more active lifestyles across Ontario. Municipalities, Indigenous communities, non-profits, and for-profits (for new builds) are eligible to apply. Funding is available through two streams, with deadlines and details outlined on https://lnkd.in/gHEGyeST. This investment underscores Ontario's commitment to supporting growing communities and fostering accessible recreational opportunities for all. Interested to learn more before applying? Webinar 🗓️ Aug 27 11am EST 📍Online Email your interest to csrif@ontario.ca. and you will be sent a link to register. A recording of the webinar will be available in September 2024.

A reminder of this upcoming marketing workshop to help with marketing your tourism business. 🚀Crafting Audiences with Mailchimp 📅 Sept 10, 2024 🕧10-11am 📍Online 🫱🏼🫲🏽Hosted by JBC | Pushing Digital Boundaries 📝register here https://lnkd.in/etXcvfSg In today's digital landscape, email marketing remains a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their audience, drive sales, and build brand loyalty. This webinar, "Crafting Audiences with Mailchimp," is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the full potential of Mailchimp's audience management capabilities.

🍁 Destination Ontario’s 2024–2027 Strategic Playbook 🌟 Destination Ontario is pleased to share its Strategic Playbook, outlining the framework for enhancing Ontario’s tourism industry over the next three years. This comprehensive plan, developed with stakeholder input, market research, and staff feedback, focuses on key priorities for fostering growth and innovation. Key features include: 💡Strategic Focus: Building on past insights and adapting to the evolving tourism landscape. 💡Collaborative Efforts: Strengthening partnerships with the Ministry of Tourism, 💡Culture and Gaming, industry stakeholders, and tourism businesses. 💡Commitment to Excellence: Advancing marketing strategies and supporting tourism recovery and expansion in the post-pandemic era. Destination Ontario is committed to working with partners to increase visitation, create jobs, and strengthen Ontario’s tourism sector. The Playbook serves as a guide for achieving these goals and supporting a vibrant tourism future for the province. Download🔗 https://bit.ly/3X4an9K #Tourism #Ontario #DestinationOntario #StrategicPlanning #TourismGrowth #Marketing #Collaboration