Tourism London (Ontario, Canada)

🚨 Southern Ontario Tourism Conference: Tickets Now Open! 🚨 We’re excited to announce that registration is LIVE for the Southern Ontario Tourism Conference, taking place in Brantford from March 3-5, 2025! 🌟 The first 100 tickets are available at a special rate of $199—offering $50 in savings! Head to the following link to snag your spot before prices go up! https://lnkd.in/gjNheQR7 Join us at the Affinity Conference Centre with fellow tourism pros, students, and industry leaders from across Ontario for three days of networking, insights, and inspiration. Expect visionary keynote speakers like Melina Palmer of The Brainy Business and Michelle Holliday, author of The Age of Thrivability, plus informative breakout sessions and hands-on learning tours.

🎉 Congratulations to Destination Ontario on 25 incredible years! 🎉 Their dedication to showcasing the best of what Ontario has to offer has been an inspiration and we’ve been proud to collaborate on so many exciting initiatives that highlight the beauty, culture and vibrant experiences across the province. Here’s to many more years of partnership, growth and continued success! 🙌

The Black Tourism “Spark” Program is OPEN for Applications! 🌟 The second edition of the Black Tourism “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program has officially launched! This initiative is designed to ignite and support new Black-led tourism ideas and businesses in Ontario's Southwest Regional Tourism Organization. 🚀 If you're a Black entrepreneur, own a Black-owned small business or lead a Black-led nonprofit in the region and you have a creative idea that can generate tourism, this is your chance! The Black Tourism “Spark” Program offers: ✨ Mentor guidance 💰 $3,000 in seed funding 🔧 $2,000 in tech adoption support Applications are open online until Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. After a juried review, top applicants will be invited to pitch their ideas at the Finalists’ Pitch Session, where three winners will be selected. 👇 https://lnkd.in/grhii4m6 ☝ 📅 Want to learn more? Join one of the virtual info sessions: 🗓️ Wednesday, October 30th, from 5 - 6 p.m. 🗓️ Wednesday, November 13th, from 11:30 a.m. Tourism Innovation Lab

Last night, London was proudly represented at the Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence in Hamilton, hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario and the Culinary Tourism Alliance. Congratulations to the award finalists: 🏆 Culinary Tourism Event of the Year: Growing Chefs! Ontario - Londonlicious 🏆 Culinary Tourism Experience Award: Yaya’s Kitchen/Tourism London 🏆 Tourism Employer of the Year Award: Tourism London It’s a privilege to be in the presence of and support the hardworking, creative and trailblazing people who make London such a unique and vibrant destination.

Have Your Say: Ontario Tourism Strategy Survey Extended to November 1st!📣 Ontario’s last Tourism Strategy was developed in 2016 and it’s time for an update! The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) is proud to be leading the charge by creating a new, industry-led and market-driven strategy to drive growth in our sector. 🚀 TIAO is calling on business operators, sector organizations, suppliers, investors, governments and educational institutions to participate in this important process. Your voice is crucial to ensure that Ontario’s tourism industry not only recovers but that it thrives and aggressively competes in the global market. 🌍 The deadline has been extended—don't miss your chance! ⏳ You have until November 1st to complete the survey. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/e6bG-Hr9

✨AGENDA SPOTLIGHT✨ We're turning this #SEE2024 travel conference sesh up to 11 🎶 Join industry experts Visit Austin's Omar E. Lozano, Tourism London (Ontario, Canada)'s Natalie Wakabayashi, and CrowdRiff's Derek Sharpe as they chat about how vibrant music scenes can boost local tourism and create unforgettable experiences! You'll leave with plenty of insights, inspiring success stories, and practical tips on amplifying your destination's music and brand 🎤 SEE y'all soon in Visit Austin: www.SEE.travel #musictourism #tourismindustry #travelindustry #travelmarketing #marketingexperts #destinationmanagement

Tourism London is looking to contract an agency, firm or independent consultant to develop a new and innovative strategy related to Tourism London’s marketing booth presence at industry and community events. An RFP opened this week with applications being accepted until Friday, November 1, 2024. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exXXbWE5

October 6, 2024 marked 10 years (!!) for me at Tourism London (Ontario, Canada).   For someone who can barely sit still for 10 minutes, the thought of working at the same organization for 10 years still seems crazy to me! That just goes to show how much I truly enjoy working for this city, organization, and the people I get to spend each and every day with. From countless events, new colleagues, organizational changes, logos, elections, and a pandemic, to becoming a homeowner, father and everything else in between, I’ve truly grown up in this role and appreciate all the friendships made along the way. Thank you to Cheryl Finn (she/her) for taking a chance on me 10 years ago, and to all the colleagues and partners I've worked with over the years. Cheers to another 10 more!

A warm welcome to the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) hosting their conference in London at RBC Place London. Delegates, be sure to check out https://lnkd.in/dvbYXkC6 for special offers from local businesses during the conference! Enjoy your stay in the Forest City! #AMTS2024 #MeetinLondon

🌍✨ Happy World Tourism Day! ✨🌍 Today, we’re celebrating all the incredible contributors to London, Ontario’s vibrant tourism landscape. From our local attractions, restaurants and music venues to convention and event spaces—these are the people and places that make London not only a wonderful place to live but a must-visit destination. A special shoutout to everyone who shares a smile, tells the world about our city and welcomes visitors with open arms. And of course, a big thank you to the travelers who choose to #ExploreLdnOnt! Together, we make the Forest City shine. 🌳💚#WTD24 City of London, Canada